ATLANTA, May 4, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Citizens Bancshares Corporation (OTCBB:CZBS), parent company of Citizens Trust Bank (CTB), announced today that they have launched a new state-of-the-art website at www.CTBconnect.com. This new website reinforces CTB's commitment to providing customers with first-class service, market competitive products and innovative banking technology.
The new www.CTBconnect.com website features an 'urban chic' look selected to appeal to the Bank's growing customer demographic of young professionals. The layout of the new website was arranged to be more user-friendly and easier to navigate whether a user is looking for current rates or press releases. In addition, the website has features that will benefit both existing as well as perspective customers. Encrypted Internet applications and secured messaging allow users to safely communicate with the Bank at their convenience from any computer. Customers will also benefit from the improved and easier to use Internet Banking and Bill Pay services.
"Technology is ever-changing, and it is important that we maintain the standards our customers require," states Chuck Lewis, Chief Operating Officer for Citizens Trust Bank. "This new website was designed completely around fulfilling customer Internet banking needs to make their personal and business banking lives easier."
The Bank's marketing and technology department are looking to continue enhancing this new website with additional features throughout 2005. Future enhancements include self-administered password reset for online banking, online statements and e-marketing campaigns.
About Citizens Trust Bank
As the leader in the financial services industry, Citizens Trust Bank prides itself on offering a full range of quality banking products and services. Since 1921, the Bank has continued to fulfill its mission to promote financial stability and business development, stress the principles of thrift, and make home ownership a reality. Today, CTB remains dedicated to neighborhood and small business growth, development and advancement through community reinvestment.
Citizens Trust Bank is the third largest African American owned financial institution in the nation and has 84 years of history, assets of more than $340 million and nine offices throughout metropolitan Atlanta and Columbus, Georgia, two branches in Birmingham, and one in Eutaw, Alabama. Through its parent company, Citizens Bancshares Corporation, CTB offers its common stock over-the-counter to the general public under the trading symbol CZBS. For more information please visit Citizens Trust Bank on the web at http://www.CTBconnect.com