Washington Trust Joins Veterans Benefits Banking Program
PR Newswire•09/11/2026•16:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Washington Trust joins Veterans Benefits Banking Program for VA benefit recipients
- ➤Washington Trust is one of two participating community banks with Rhode Island branches
- ➤Simply Free Checking meets the program’s low- or no-cost account requirement
Expert Statements
Ned Handy, Chairman and CEO of Washington Trust
“The veterans who have served our country deserve access to affordable banking services and a safe way to receive their benefits”
Ned Handy, Chairman and CEO of Washington Trust
“We’re proud to join the Veterans Benefits Banking Program and be part of the effort to help more veterans build a strong financial future.”
Washington Trust Joins Veterans Benefits Banking Program PR Newswire
One of only two community banks with participating branches in R.I.
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