Gwangju Bank Launches Savings and Deposit Products Wishing for KIA Tigers' Victory

Yang Hyeonjong Becomes the First Subscriber

Gwangju Bank recently launched the "KIA Tigers Victory Savings and Deposit" early to celebrate the KIA Tigers' achievement of V12 and to wish for V13. Provided by Gwangju Bank

Gwangju Bank (President Ko Byungil) announced on the 17th that it has launched the 'KIA Tigers Championship Commemorative Savings and Installment Savings' product ahead of schedule to celebrate the KIA Tigers' 12th championship (V12) and to wish for their 13th (V13).

The 'KIA Tigers Championship Commemorative Savings and Installment Savings' is a representative steady-selling seasonal product of Gwangju Bank and will be available for sale until July 31.

This year, KIA Tigers player Yang Hyeonjong and Gwangju Bank President Ko Byungil became the first subscribers, wishing for V13.

The 'KIA Tigers Championship Commemorative Savings' allows one account per person, with a deposit range from 5 million KRW up to 100 million KRW. Depending on the KIA Tigers' performance for the year, a preferential interest rate of up to 0.25%p per annum can be added, offering a maximum annual rate of 3.15% (base rate 2.90%).

The preferential interest rate conditions are as follows: ▲ 0.10%p per annum if the team wins the regular season ▲ 0.05%p per annum if they advance to the postseason ▲ 0.10%p per annum if they win the Korean Series.

The 'KIA Tigers Championship Commemorative Installment Savings' is a fixed installment product that allows one account per person, with monthly deposits ranging from 100,000 KRW up to 1 million KRW. It offers the same preferential interest rate as the savings product (up to 0.25%p per annum), and an additional event preferential rate of up to 1.00%p per annum for added fun, providing a maximum annual rate of 4.05% (base rate 2.80%).

The event conditions are applied based on the KIA Tigers' 2025 regular season records: ▲ Team batting average of .300 or higher: 0.10%p per annum ▲ A 40-40 (40 home runs - 40 stolen bases) hitter: 0.40%p per annum ▲ Champions Field visit certification (up to 3 times): 0.10%p per visit, up to 0.30%p per annum ▲ Average demand deposit balance of 3 million KRW or more: 0.20%p per annum additional preferential rate.

Last year, following the KIA Tigers' 12th Korean Series victory, 11,369 accounts (KRW 300 billion) of the 'KIA Tigers Championship Commemorative Savings' and 19,090 accounts (approximately KRW 69 billion) of the 'KIA Tigers Championship Commemorative Installment Savings' were sold.

President Ko Byungil said, "We have launched the 'KIA Tigers Championship Commemorative Savings and Installment Savings' ahead of schedule to share the joy with baseball fans and to wish for V13 this year," adding, "Gwangju Bank will continue to do its best to serve as a financial partner that supports the daily lives of local residents by reflecting financial needs and trends."

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