Effective July 14, 2024, the United States Postal Service is implementing their second postage cost update of the year.  With these updates, Bank-A-Count is excited to continue passing the discounted rates we receive as a commercial print and mail company on to our customers!  The 3rd ounce free program will continue for the rest of 2024, which means any mail piece weighing 3.5 ounces or less will be mailed at the 1 oz rate.

Along with the discounted presort rates and utilizing the 3rd ounce free program, Bank-A-Count will continue to offer shipping with no extra handling fees.  We strive to pass on these savings to our customers.

Please review the below chart, which details the breakdown of the postage discounts you will receive by using Bank-A-Count for your print...

Effective July 9, 2023, the United States Postal Service is implementing their second postage cost update of the year.  With these updates, Bank-A-Count is excited to continue passing the discounted rates we receive as a commercial print and mail company on to our customers!  The 3rd ounce free program will continue for the rest of 2023, which means any mail piece weighing 3.5 ounces or less will be mailed at the 1 oz rate.

Along with the discounted presort rates and utilizing the 3^rd ounce free program, Bank-A-Count will continue to offer shipping with no extra handling fees.  We strive to pass on these savings to our customers.

Please review the below chart, which details the breakdown of the postage discounts you will receive by using Bank-A-Count for your print & ma...

Effective January 22, 2023, the United States Postal Service is implementing their new year postage cost updates.  With these updates, Bank-A-Count is proud to continue passing the discounted rates we receive as a commercial print and mail company on to you!  The 3rd ounce free program will continue in 2023, which means any mail piece weighing 3.5 ounces or less will be mailed at the 1 oz rate.

Along with the discounted presort rates and utilizing the 3^rd ounce free program, Bank-A-Count will continue to offer shipping with no extra handling fees.  We strive to pass on these savings to our customers.

Please review the below chart, which details the breakdown of the postage discounts you will receive by using Bank-A-Count for your print & mail:

Year-end is fast approaching.  Are you ready?

For many property management companies, the end of the year is a crucial time for budgeting and communicating important information for the upcoming year.  Bank-A-Count can help you manage your communities with our high-quality, time-saving print and mail products all geared to make your life easier.

Here are 4 reasons why choosing Bank-A-Count is your best bet for all those year-end mailings:

1.       Low Prices / Fast Turnaround

Across the board, Bank-A-Count offers the highest quality products at the lowest prices in the industry.  The end of the year leaves very little time to accomplish all those last-m...

Effective July 10, 2022, the United States Postal Service is implementing their mid-year postage price updates. 

With these updates, Bank-A-Count is excited to continue passing the discounted rates we receive as a commercial mailer on to you!  The 3rd ounce free program will continue through 2022, which means any mail piece weighing 3.5 ounces or less will be mailed at the 1 oz rate.

 In addition to the discounted presort rates and utilizing the 3^rd ounce free program, Bank-A-Count will continue to offer shipping with no extra handling fees.  We strive to pass on these savings to our customers.

 Please review the below chart, which details the breakdown...

Effective August 29, 2021, the United States Postal Service is implementing a mid-year postage update as part of its “Delivering for America” campaign, a 10-year plan to achieve financial sustainability and service excellence. 

With these postage changes, Bank-A-Count is excited to continue passing the discounted rates we receive as a commercial mailer on to you!  The 3rd ounce free program will continue through 2021, which means any mail piece weighing 3.5 ounces or less will be mailed at the 1 oz rate.

In addition to the discounted presort rates and utilizing the 3^rd ounce free program, Bank-A-Count will continue to offer shipping at base cost with no extra handling fees.  We strive to pass on these savings to our customers.

Please review the below chart...

(RUDOLPH, WI, April 2021) -- Bank-A-Count Corporation is excited to announce its purchase by a local group of investors led by President Ron Stoflet and Vice President Matt Fillmore, two very experienced members of the Bank-A-Count team.  Stoflet has been with the company for 30+ years in customer service, marketing, and sales areas, while Fillmore has 20+ years of experience with Bank-A-Count in information technology. Former President Scott Blanke has mentored the new owners as a consultant since the January 1^st sale and will remain on the board of directors as an advisor.

Bank-A-Count Corporation, locally owned since 1956, continues to focus on printing documents that contain variable information used in payment transactions. Providing excellent customer service has been key...

Effective January 24, 2021, the United States Postal Service is implementing their price changes for the new year, and Bank-A-Count is excited to continue passing the commercial rates on to you!  The 3rd ounce free program for commercial mailers will continue through 2021, which means any mail piece weighing 3.5 ounces or less will be mailed at the 1 ounce rate.

Bank-A-Count will continue to offer a discounted presort rate as well as utilizing the 3rd ounce free program.  Additionally, Bank-A-Count will offer shipping at base cost with no extra handling fees.  We strive to pass on these savings to our customers.

Please review the below chart, which details the breakdown of savings!

The best customer service team in the industry is now an award winner.

Bank-A-Count Corporation is proud to announce that we have made the LiveHelpNow Challenge list of top companies providing exceptional customer service for the month of December.  Out of 10,000 companies considered using LiveHelpNow’s customer service metric score, Bank-A-Count placed in the top 100!

Bank-A-Count takes pride in providing the very best products and services to all of our clients, so to win the award in our busiest month of the year makes it that much more exceptional.  Please join us in congratulating our amazing team and their outstanding achievement!

COVID-19 has changed the world we live in.  It’s changed the way we act, the way we think, and the way we look ahead to an unknown future.  How do you communicate these changes to your customers, colleagues, and clients?

We are all forced to adapt to a new way of doing business, and now more than ever, our business partners need to know about the changes that affect them.

As many businesses have reopened, or are in the process of reopening, new guidelines, modified regulations, and updated product/service offerings have become the new norm.  So how do you get the word out of these changes?  Utilizing several different communication channels is your best bet in doing so.

Methods such as email and social media are great options for getting news out in a timely fashi...

Effective January 26, 2020, the United States Postal Service is implementing their price changes for the new year, and Bank-A-Count is excited to continue passing the commercial rates on to you!  The 3rd ounce free program for commercial mailers will continue through 2020, which means any mail piece weighing 3.5 ounces or less will be mailed at the 1 ounce rate.

Bank-A-Count will continue to offer a discounted presort rate as well as utilizing the 3rd ounce free program.  Additionally, Bank-A-Count will offer shipping at base cost with no extra handling fees.  We strive to pass on these savings to our customers.

Please review the below chart, which details the breakdown of savings!

On Friday, November 22^nd, Bank-A-Count Corporation kicked off Thanksgiving festivities a little bit early, as each employee received a Thanksgiving turkey to take home to their family and friends.

Courtesy of Bank-A-Count President Scott Blanke, with a little bit of hand-out help from a couple of pilgrims, Marketing team members Meg Kumm and Kyle Crook, the annual turkey tradition trotted on as a token of appreciation to the staff’s continued hard work and dedication. 

“As a company, we are blessed with a successful business, brought about by our hard-working teams,” said Blanke.  “Personally, I am very thankful for the wonderful group that does such an awesome job for our clients and the company.”

As a thriving business for over 63 years, Bank-A-C...

“Contract renewal”. Don’t you just cringe when you think of that topic? It’s not much fun to pour through the legalese of written contracts, but we know how important it is to do so.

 It has become quite common for service providers to require a formal contract with the purchaser, and to now also include an “automatic renewal” clause in the fine print. That auto-renewal clause could leave you legally bound to continue using a company even if you are unhappy with them at the end of your initial contract. Have any of your contracts added these auto renewals? It’s an important issue to research.

If you are pleased with the company you’re contracted with, an automatic renewal could potentially be convenient. Your contract will roll over without you having...

Effective January 27, 2019, the United States Postal Service is increasing the postage prices of 1 ounce mail pieces.  The 3rd ounce free program for commercial mailers will continue through 2019, which means any mail piece weighing 3.5 ounces or less will be mailed at the 1 ounce rate.

Bank-A-Count will continue to offer a discounted presort rate as well as utilizing the 3rd ounce free program.  Additionally, Bank-A-Count will offer shipping at base cost with no extra handling fees.  We strive to pass on these savings to our customers.

Please review the below chart, which details the breakdown of savings!

On Friday, October 5^th, employees at Bank-A-Count Corporation proudly participated in Community Wide Denim Day, a fundraising event for the United Way of South Wood and Adams Counties.  Employees of area businesses and organizations were encouraged to wear jeans to work in exchange for a minimum $5 charitable donation, with all proceeds supporting the United Way.

In addition to the money raised by its employees, Bank-A-Count President Scott Blanke generously matched every dollar donated 3 to 1, ultimately quadrupling the total donation made by the company as a whole.

Being a valued member of the Wisconsin Rapids and Rudolph area for over 62 years, Bank-A-Count Corporation knows the importance of a strong community foundation, and is proud to continue its long-standing support of the Unite...

Effective July 1, 2018, the Federal Reserve Board made amendments to Regulation CC providing clarification on the requirements of mobile deposit endorsements and who has liability in the event of a duplicated check deposit.  This leaves financial institutions with a decision to make on whether or not to change the endorsement requirements for any mobile check deposits.  Talking to your compliance officer will help you make the best decision on these requirements, while Bank-A-Count Corporation can help make any changes a smooth transition with our variety of endorsement stamp products.

Before these Regulation CC changes, liability for a check that was deposited twice (once by mobile deposit at Bank A and once by paper check at B...

Bank-A-Count Corporation is committed to supporting various local charities and other organizations that strive for a brighter future.  Knowing how valuable a strong, healthy, and supportive local community can be to area organizations and individuals alike, Bank-A-Count is pleased to announce its support of the John E. Alexander South Wood County YMCA and the Boys & Girls Club of the Wisconsin Rapids Area with a donation to their “Building Futures Together” capital campaign.

The “Building Futures Together” campaign will fund the construction of a brand new building that will house expanded YMCA and Boys & Girls Club facilities, and will provide various resources and amenities to children, teens, adults, and families.  Included in the facility plans are various classro...

Bank-A-Count Corporation takes pride in constantly adapting to and excelling in a continuously evolving variable print industry.  Providing high-quality solutions for clients takes a high-quality team effort, and Bank-A-Count is pleased to announce the hiring of two new valuable team members: Shawn Biedenbender and Kyle Crook!

Shawn joins the IT department full-time as a Web Developer after serving as an intern since October 2017.  Having obtained an Associate’s Degree with High Honors in Software Development from Mid-State Technical College, Shawn possesses extensive knowledge, passion, and expertise within the IT industry.  Additionally, his 10 years of experience as a Customer Service Manager in the retail industry displays his superb understanding of the importance of supe...

Effective January 21, 2018, the United States Postal Service is increasing the postage prices of 1 ounce mail pieces.  The 3^rd ounce free program for commercial mailers will continue through 2018, which means any mail piece weighing 3.5 ounces or less will be mailed at the 1 ounce rate.

Bank-A-Count will continue to offer a discounted presort rate as well as utilizing the 3^rd ounce free program.  Additionally, Bank-A-Count will offer shipping at base cost with no extra handling fees.  We strive to pass on these savings to our customers.

Please review the below chart, which details the breakdown of savings!

Bank-A-Count.com is a secure ecommerce website. We constantly evaluate ways to make the site even more secure. To further protect any confidential data you might enter through bank-a-count.com, we will soon adopt a new industry security standard and disable access to the site from outdated versions of encryption that some older browsers still use. There is an old form of encryption called “TLS 1.0” that was originally intended to secure the connection between your computer and websites, but this has been discovered to be vulnerable to hackers.

The PCI Security Council has ruled that “TLS 1.0” is no longer a strong form of encryption. It has been discovered recently to be vulnerable to some known attacks. The action we are taking is not unique. Every website that processes credit card da...

Bank-A-Count Corporation recently partnered with River Cities Bank in Wisconsin Rapids to sponsor Community Shred Day, a benefit for the United Way of Inner Wisconsin.

Shred Day encourages community members to securely dispose of sensitive documents, such as old tax returns, bank statements, and cancelled checks.  Items brought to the River Cities Bank parking lot were securely shredded on site by Shred Safe, LLC.  The shredded paper will eventually make its way to local paper mills to be recycled for further use.

Individuals were able to dispose of up to two boxes of sensitive material free of charge.  Any additional boxes were shredded after a $5.00 donation to United Way.  Bank-A-Count Corporation and River Cities Bank donated $1.00 per pound of paper brought to be shredded, for a...

Bank-A-Count Corporation is now offering the ability for invoiced coupon customers to pay their bill by ECheck.  In addition to remittance by mail, the new ECheck capability offers a convenient, easy way to pay invoices.  The ECheck process does take 2 to 3 business days to set up, due to financial institution constraints.  Follow the instructions below to correctly setup your account to pay by ECheck.

1)   Sign in to your account.

2)   Visit bank-a-count.com/account/ECheckAccounts, or click “ECheck Accounts” under the “My Account” tab.

3)   You will be directed to this screen:

...

Bank-A-Count is excited to continue passing the commercial rates on to you! New Year, New Postage Pricing. Effective January 22, 2017, USPS is increasing the prices of the 1 ounce mailings. USPS is also expanding the 2^nd ounce free program to include up to 3.5 ounces for presorted letter commercial mail. This program allows you to send out mail weighing 3.5 ounces for the price of 1 just ounce.  

When outsourcing through Bank-A-Count, you will receive a discounted presort rate, and the 3.5 ounce free program! Bank-A-Count will continue to offer shipping at base cost with no extra handling fees. In so...

Considering outsourcing your statements?  Outsourcing statements saves time and energy.  After all, a company is printing, folding, stuffing, apply postage, and mailing your statements for you!  Uploading the information required is an easy process, reducing the headache associated with monthly billings.

There are two major types of statements available: standard and ready-to-print.  It’s valuable to know which type of statement best fits your software and needs if you are considering outsourcing.  The following compares the two types of statements so you can make an informed decision.

Standard Billing Statements 

Standard statement printing has set locations for each imprint specification.  For e...

Customers want to know they are valued and respected, so having a skilled customer service team is extremely important in today’s competitive marketplace.  However, even with a strong emphasis placed on the benefits of good service, companies often fall short of stellar service performance.

A superior customer service team will demonstrate these attributes:

1. Empowered staff
2. Polite and understanding reps
3. Remember that you cannot accommodate everyone
4. Deliver on promises
5. Smile

Bank-A-Count Corporation, a national provider of computer checks and other related business products, was recently selected to join the Google Trusted Stores program. To help shoppers identify online merchants that offer a great shopping experience, the Google Trusted Store badge is awarded to e-commerce sites that demonstrate a track record of on-time shipping and excellent customer service. When visiting the Bank-A-Count website, shoppers will see a Google Trusted Store badge and can click on it for more information.

“Bank-A-Count is excited to become a Google Trusted Store.  It demonstrates our high commitment to service.  We hope that this certification provides customers, current and potential, an increased level of trust and security in our company.”  -Scott Blanke, Bank-A-Coun...

“Contract renewal”. Don’t you just cringe when you think of that topic? It’s not much fun to pour through the legalese of written contracts, but we know how important it is to do so.

 It has become quite common for service providers to require a formal contract with the purchaser, and to now also include an “automatic renewal” clause in the fine print. That auto-renewal clause could leave you legally bound to continue using a company even if you are unhappy with them at the end of your initial contract. Have any of your contracts added these auto renewals? It’s an important issue to research.

If you are pleased with the company you’re contracted with, an automatic renewal could potentially be convenient. Your contract will roll over without you having...

Bank-A-Count president, Scott Blanke, and several local, long-standing customers hit the links at Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids on Monday, June 27^th to support local cancer victims.  The third annual “Swing Against Cancer” event donates money directly to community members affected by cancer.  The goal is to help reduce expenses associated with fighting the disease.  Last year, 10 recipients selected by Aspirus Riverview Hospital received a total of over $10,000 from the event. An additional $3,500 was raised for the Cancer Patient Fund, which assists with eliminating the financial burden for cancer patients.

Thirty-five teams of four golfers each participated in the scramble event, which focused on fun, rather than intense competition.  Besides sending teams...

“You should do 100 CPR compressions per minute.  The best way to do that is to pump to the beat of Stayin’ Alive by the Bee Gees or Another One Bites the Dust by Queen.”

“Sorry, but one of those songs seems much more appropriate in this situation than the other.”

                      ...

All businesses want to become more efficient, although they have different ways to achieve this goal.  One easy way to streamline your business is to outsource your printing and mailing needs to a vendor that specializes in those services.

Several companies offer variable printing and mailing services.  These companies print, collate, stuff, seal, and stamp your documents and then present them to the post office.  With these services, you can mail newsletters, personalized letters, flyers, fee disclosures, privacy notices, marketing materials, general correspondence, and more.  This convenient service allows you to focus on other projects and tasks.

Reasons to Outsource Printing and Mailing

1. 1. Reduce labor costs and direc...

Bank-A-Count Corporation welcomes Amanda Elsen to their Marketing staff. Bank-A-Count enhanced its marketing emphasis with the recent addition of Amanda Elsen. A May graduate of Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa, Amanda earned a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing with a minor in Public Relations. Having served as a Marketing Intern for the past two summers, Amanda has experience with the products and services Bank-A-Count offers

Amanda joins Bank-A-Count as a Marketing Support Specialist to continue the company’s recent success providing printing and mailing services to the variable print market. “Amanda’s new role will help position us well for continued growth,” reported Scott Blanke, President. “A major responsibility of hers includes integrating social media and search engine opt...

Based in Rudolph, Wisconsin, Bank-A-Count Corporation recently acquired the customer base of National Payment Book Company of Stillwater, Oklahoma. NPBC clients were transitioned to Bank-A-Count systems in April in a joint effort between both companies.

Scott Blanke, Bank-A-Count President, reports, “This acquisition fits nicely with the clients we already serve in that market. We are well positioned to deliver the same high-quality service National Payment Book Company provided to their clients in the past.

Bank-A-Count has more than 59 years of experience and prides itself on a strong customer service focus, plus multiple product lines that support clients’ various digital printing needs. Bank-A-Count clients include banks and credit unions, property ma...

Scott Blanke, majority owner and president of Bank-A-Count in Rudolph, says his company is a well-kept local secret.

Bank-A-Count provides products like checks, payment coupons and monthly billing coupons for banks, credit unions and businesses across the country. Because Bank-A-Count deals primarily with businesses, and the nature of the corporation means security must be high, most people in the Rudolph area don’t know it exists, Blanke said. The company does have a small sales force on the road, but most of its business is transactions over the telephone or on the web.

Q: Why is your business special?

A: We serve just about every state in the country. We have about 1,000 clients in a typical month. We do most of our business through the websit...

Bank-A-Count welcomes Chad Franzen, web developer, as the latest member to their expanding IT staff. Chad's experience includes working on the web team for Midwest Communications, where he created and maintained websites for various radio stations. He attended the University of Minnesota-Minneapolis in the Computer Science field.

Jim Weigand, web developer, also recently joined the expanding IT staff. Jim comes to Bank-A-Count with 8 years' experience in the field of web application development, most recently working for Ken Cook Company in Milwaukee. He is a graduate of University of Minnesota-Duluth with a B.S. in Computer Science, and a minor in Business Administration.

Other recent staff additions included Aaron Troedel and Bob Allen.

Aaron joined the company in May 2013 as a Web Developer. He...

After 30 years of dedicated service to our country, Ron F. Stoflet, Jr., retired from military duty on June 1, 2012. He began the Army Reserves with the 410th Signal Company, Junction City, Wisconsin, in May 1982, before transferring to the Wisconsin Army National Guard in 1992. Stoflet served several units while in the guard before retiring from Bravo Battery 1st Battalion 120th Field Artillery, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, earning the rank of First Sergeant in 2008. Stoflet's military service included a two-year tour from 2008 to 2010 that included a one-year deployment as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Stoflet completed his military service while simultaneously maintaining a full-time position with Bank-A-Count Corporation, Rudolph, Wisconsin. Stoflet is the company's Marketing Director and continues to fulf...

Teams of customer service representatives from Bank-A-Count Corporation of Rudolph recently completed a three part series of comprehensive continuing education sessions at Bulls Eye Country Club and From the Ground Up Coffeehouse. The sessions were facilitated by Kerry Singh, Corporate Trainer and Organizational Development Consultant, based in Lakeville, Minnesota.

Bank-A-Count Corporation provides printed products such as checks and payment coupons nationwide to banks, credit unions and property management companies, and employs 40 people at its two Rudolph locations. The three training sessions focused on techniques to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers at Bank-A-Count Corporation. The participants sharpened their skills in using positive phrases with customers, listenin...

Staff of Bank-A-Count Corporation and representatives of American Legion Post 485 gathered for a ceremony with family members of 1SG (First Sergeant) Ronald Stoflet to show support for his active duty military service in the Wisconsin Army National Guard.

Ron Stoflet is Manager of Property Management Markets for the Payment Coupon Division of Bank-A-Count when not on active military duty. The company purchased a special "Blue Star Flag" for display at its Rudolph headquarters while 1SG Stoflet is overseas as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Blue Star Flags are a symbol that part of your family or organization is currently deployed overseas. The flags have one star for each person you have serving and are to hang from the time they arrive at their mission destination until the time they are back home safe...

On Tuesday, August 11th the employees of Bank-A-Count held a United Way pie/ice cream and dessert social.

Employees met at the end of the day to enjoy conversation and desserts while raising money for the United Way. Thank you to all who donated the delicious desserts and all who came to support the event.

The employees designated the proceeds from this event to benefit the Wheels of Independence and the Family Center. The next event will be a community wide pancake breakfast to be held in September.

Bank-A-Count Corporation held a brat fry to benefit United Way of Inner Wisconsin. Special thanks should be given to Pete's Market for the generous donation of brats and to the Rudolph One Stop for their donation of soda & water. The brat fry raised a total of $344.00 for the United Way and was the first of several fund raising events planned for our campaign.

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009, the employees of Bank-A-Count held a United Way pie/ice cream and dessert social. Employees met at the end of the day to enjoy conversation and desserts while raising money for the United Way. Thank you to all who donated the delicious desserts and all who came to support the event. The employees designated the proceeds from this event to benefit the Wheels of Independence and the Family Center. The next event will be a co...

Scott Blanke, president of Bank-A-Count Corporation signed a Statement of Support on Sept. 29, pledging its commitment to stand behind its employees that serve in the Guard and Reserve. Blanke was also presented with a Patriot Award. The Statement of Support signing is part of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve initiatives that encourage positive relationships between employers and their Guard and Reserve employees. Bank-A-Count is being recognized nationally for the company's proactive policies affecting its military employees.

When a company signs a Statement of Support, it recognizes the National Guard and Reserve as essential to the strength of the nation and the well-being of communities.

"Wisconsin's Reserve and Guard members deserve the support of every segment of our society," said Al...

Bank-A-Count Corporation was presented with the prestigious 'Above and Beyond Award' at an April 17 banquet held by the Department of Defense's agency,The Wisconsin Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).

The award recognizes employers at the state and local level who have gone above and beyond the legal requirements for granting leave and providing support for military duty by their employees.

To be considered for this recognition, employers must be nominated by an employee serving in a Reserve Component (RC) of the United States military and must provide support exceeding what is required by federal law. In 2009, over 250 Wisconsin military service members nominated their employer for recognition of their support. Bank-A-Coun...

Pamela A. Heeg, 56, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2010.

Pam was a long-time member of the customer service department in the check division at Bank-A-Count corporation.

Bank-A-Count's check department closed at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 25th in her honor.

Pam was a joy to work with and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Darwin "Dar" A. Blanke, 87, of 2520 Ridgewood Trail, Wisconsin Rapids - dear husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, partner, friend, tower of strength, and wise counselor to many - died Sept. 4, 2011, at Riverview Hospital. To those who knew him, he was larger than life.

Dar was born in the Town of Lyndon, Wisconsin to Clarence and Leona (Falk) Blanke on Sept. 20, 1923, and married his beloved wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Jones of Brookhaven, Miss., on July 3, 1949. For the next 59 years, and through a decade in which he tenderly nursed her through the cruel course of Alzheimer's disease, Betty remained the center of his life. She preceded him in death on June 16, 2008.

As a staff sergeant in the 309th Infantry Regiment of the 78th "Lightning" Division, Dar spent the winter of 1944/45 in th...