History
Events & Initiatives
Insider Knowledge
Banking Fun Facts
Ches Bank Mystery
100

In what year was Chesapeake Bank originally chartered?

1900

100

Who channels the holiday spirit and dresses up every year as an iconic Christmas character?

Jeff!

100

What was the main feature in the most recent Chesapeake Bank commercial?

Duck Boat!

100

Which bank was the first to introduce online banking?

Stanford Federal Credit Union

100

What was our April Fools prank this last April?

125 bill

200

What unique banking service did Chesapeake Bank launch in 1968 to serve watermen?

Boat bank

200

What is the brand name of Chesapeake Bank's national online branch launched in 2008?

Clear Sky

200

Who is a regional manager and bow tie enthusiast?

Eric Floyd

200

In Italy, what unusual but tasty item do some banks accept as a form of collateral?

Wheels of parmesan cheese!

200

What was the mascot before Chessie came along?

Moola Moola

300

What was the original name of Chesapeake Bank when it was first established?

Lancaster National Bank

300

What is Chesapeake Bank's specialty marketing campaign to promote local businesses called?

The Buck Stays Here

300

CFS has 3 SPARCs (Flexent, CPS, & CWM).  What was this group called before SPARCs?  

SLOBS (Specialty Lines of Business)

300

How many ATM's are located in Antartica?

2

300

When is Jeff's birthday?

June 7th

400

What natural disaster destroyed the bank’s only branch in 1917?

Fire (Great Irvington Fire)

400

What is the name of Chesapeake Bank's financial literacy program?

Teach Children to Save

400

How many college interns did Chesapeake bank have this summer?

7

400

What is the largest denomination of U.S. currency ever printed?

$100,000

400

What are the names of the colors Chesapeake bank uses for their branding?

Bay Waters & Seafoam

500

How many consecutive years has Chesapeake Bank been recognized as one of the “Top 200 Community Banks” by American Banker?

15 Years

500

Where was the first GPTW Day?

Bethpage Campground, Urbanna

500

How many branches and offices does Chesapeake Bank have?

17

500

What year was the Federal Reserve established?

1913

500

What year did Chessie become our official mascot?

2020