Chase — Washington’s new 200-year-old bank — unveiled its bright blue octagon logo and revered name on 187 bank branches and 255 ATMs in Washington, reaching consumers and businesses formerly served by WaMu.
Three of those banks are in the Bothell/Kenmore area.
Parent company JPMorgan Chase acquired Washington Mutual’s banking operations Sept. 25, 2008, quickly providing customers with the security and peace of mind of a $2.2 trillion financial services company. Less than a month later, Chase opened the combined network of 14,000 Chase and WaMu ATMs nationwide to customers for no-fee withdrawals and balance inquiries.
Chase, which has 2,200 employees, is investing $56 million in Washington in 2009 to refurbish and rebrand branches.
Chase will be refurbished using high-efficiency HVAC and lighting systems, low-irrigation plant landscaping, solar reflectance, recycled materials in walls, floors and ceilings and Energy Star appliances.
