Holiday season is here along with the desire to find that perfect gift for your loved one. As you take the time to consider just what would be the best gift, you may take some extra time to consider your method of payment. That’s because Astra Bank would like to help add a bit of cheer this season by giving you the chance to win $500!

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online banking, the problem is only growing worse.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed on March 27^th, 2020 was a massive effort to provide stability to the American people during this time. Scammers, however, have taken advantage of the information and misinformation swirling around the internet about the policies and procedures regarding the specifics of receiving this aid.

Astra Bank now offers the feature to use your debit card within Apple Pay®, Google Pay™, and Samsung Pay® in order to use your mobile device to pay in stores. These popular services allow you to house all of your payment information within one app. While each service works a bit differently, they all offer you new ways to use your Astra Bank debit card.

The Shining Star of the Year Award goes to an employee who has consistently displayed the core values of Astra Bank:

• Do The Right Thing. For everyone. Every time.
• People First: Always build lasting relationships that are beneficial.
• No Hypocrisy. Our words and our actions align perfectly.
• Earn Trust. Be open, transparent, and accountable – even when it’s uncomfortable.
• Teamwork. We are at our best when we combine all of our individual efforts.
• Flexibility. “The way we’ve always done it,” doesn’t automatically make it the right thing to do.