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Accessibility
Syndicate Bank Inc.. is committed to providing exceptional customer
service for all customers. We are pleased to provide universal access to banking
services for persons with disabilities. This includes auxiliary aids for printed
materials for any customer, or prospective customer, who is blind or partially
sighted, without charge.
Available Printed Materials and Alternative Formats
The following are examples of documents available in alternative format:
- Annual IRA Statements
- Annual Safe Deposit Billing Statement
- Annual Statement of Interest
- Checking/Savings and Money Market Statements
- Deposit Error Correction
- Deposit Return Item Notices
- Incoming Wire Notices
- Time Deposit Maturity Notices
- Overdraft/NSF Notices
- Product Brochures and Disclosures (excluding those for Credit Cards or
PPBanc Investment Services)
- Renewal Notices
- Uncollected Funds Hold Notice
Loan Documents
- Loan Statements
- Loan Notices (i.e. Rate Changes/Payment Changes)
- 1098 Mortgage Interest Statements
- 1099 INT (Escrow Account Interest Statements)
- 1003 Mortgage Applications
- Cash Reserve Agreement and Disclosure Statement
- Financial Statement – Consumer Loans
- Financial Statement – Commercial Loans
Note: Not all documents are available in each alternative
format
Available formats are as follows:
- Braille
- Large print
- Audio – CD and Cassette
- Electronic Text (e-Text)
In the event we do not have certain printed material available in the customer's
preferred format, we will use our best efforts to provide an effective
alternative format within 10 business days. It may take up to one full statement
cycle for the alternative format request to take effect.
How to Request an Alternative Format
Customers requesting alternative format for statements, notices, or other
documents may contact the following:
Telephone Banking
Consumer Loan Customer Service
Residential Loan Customer Service
New Loans
Guideline or Raised-line Checks
Also available for the visually impaired are "guideline checks." These checks
are printed with raised lines to help guide the customer when writing a check.
There is no additional charge for the raised-line feature.
Talking ATMs
Talking ATMs that enable visually impaired customers to conduct transactions at
the ATM by providing audio instructions privately through a headset available at
all Syndicate Bank Inc.. Branch ATM locations. Audio instructions include
how to withdraw cash, make deposits, make transfers to linked accounts, and
obtain account balances. A headset is available for use by anyone visually
impaired, at no cost at all banking offices or by calling Telephone Banking at
1-800-238-4486.
TDD Telephone Banking for hearing impaired
Telephone Banking is equipped with Telecommunications for the Deaf (TDD)
services for hearing-impaired customers. Relay Service dial 7-1-1, Provide Relay
Operator with for credit card services. Teletypewriter
Fees
Syndicate Bank Inc.. provides auxiliary aids and services for printed
materials for customers and prospective consumer banking customers with vision
impairments without charge.
Web Accessibility and Universal Design
In response to the needs of all of our customers, Syndicate Bank Inc..
has adopted a policy of universal web page design, based on the World Wide Web
Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, Level AA
Standards. If you have a suggestion or comment, please let us know.
General Instructions for Users with Visual Disabilities
Our website is designed to be compliant with W3C Web Accessibility Guidelines.
Syndicate Bank Inc.. undergoes in-depth accessibility evaluations using a
variety of adaptive technologies. Some technologies used for testing are:
- Text-to-Speech Software (Screen Readers)
- JAWS with Internet Explorer
- NVDA with Firefox
- Various viewing preferences
- Various Internet access speeds
Viewing Adobe Acrobat (PDF) files
Some content on the Syndicate Bank Inc.. website is provided as PDF
files. Some PDFs are Print and Mail application forms. For these applications,
you may also apply by telephone by calling the number listed on the page. If you
wish to view PDF files, we recommend the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader v.7.0 or
higher. If you are using an older version, use the link below to download the
most recent version available. Some versions of Adobe Reader have minimum
Operating System requirements that may not be compatible with your
computer. Verify compatibility before downloading.
Download Adobe Acrobat Reader
To conveniently view our PDF files in text format, do the following:
- Ensure that the version installed is Adobe Reader 7.0 or higher.
- Disable Web Integration in Adobe Acrobat Reader as follows: From the
Edit menu, select Preferences. Select Internet. Uncheck Display PDF in
browser. Click OK. All PDF files will open outside of a browser.
For more information on accessibility options for PDF files, please see access.adobe.com.
For more information, visit the Adobe Reader system requirements website at
http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/systemreqs/.
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