Peapack-Gladstone Bank Serves New Jersey Better By Combining Enhanced Online Banking Capabilities With Its Renowned Community-Friendly Service

Even as it moves toward enhancing electronic and online banking programs, Peapack-Gladstone Bank (www.pgbank.com) remains, since 1921, a full service NJ bank where New Jersey residents and businesses can find traditional banking features.

Gladstone, NJ (PRWEB) November 20, 2008 -- Peapack-Gladstone Bank, a NJ community bank serving Essex, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset and Union counties, has announced an initiative to service customers better by enhancing its online banking services while still maintaining its core value of providing outstanding customer service, one it's maintained since opening in 1921.

With 23 convenient locations throughout central and western New Jersey, Peapack-Gladstone Bank offers traditional personal banking as well as commercial lending and business products for large corporations and small businesses alike; including term loans and lines of credit, business checking products and remote deposit banking.

The Bank has recently implemented the latest secure, yet versatile, technology and is providing its customers with mobile banking via cell phone. "We have all the products and services that the bigger banks do - including the technology - AND we provide it in a community minded, customer focused atmosphere with a personal touch," said Denise M. Pace, Vice President Marketing Director. In addition to cell phone banking, the Bank's online product portfolio includes account opening, online account access, bill-payment and e-statements.

Despite the changes in the banking landscape that embrace Internet and cell-phone technology, Peapack-Gladstone Bank prides itself on its commitment to excellent customer service. "We are a locally-based bank with a hometown-feel that provides a personal-touch. Ensuring customer-focused banking is what we've been doing for New Jersey since 1921," said Pace.

Even with its traditional style and old fashioned feel, Peapack-Gladstone Bank is a cutting edge bank. Pace noted, "We've upgraded our website to include online account opening and opened up our online banking product by offering mobile banking and e-statements. Increased competition is pushing us in the direction of more direct marketing and Internet marketing. Our efforts are varied and all aimed at gaining and retaining customers based on loyalty, service and product."

Peapack-Gladstone Bank is a $1.4 billion asset, wholly owned community bank that offers a full range of quality banking products and services through 23 full-service branches, an online branch and a Trust division, PGB Trust & Investments.

For more information about Peapack-Gladstone Bank or to open an account online, go to www.pgbank.com or contact Peapack-Gladstone Bank by phone at 908-234-0700 or email at info@pgbank.com.

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