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Reasons to Shop Local This Holiday Season

Ascend gives you 4 unique benefits of shopping local small businesses....Read More

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Education

5 Steps to Winterize Your Home

Ascend provides you with tips on how to prepare your home for winter....Read More

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Community

Small Businesses Like Lynchburg Soap Co. Make Holiday Shopping Easy

The holiday shopping season is in full swing, not only at big-box stores but also at local small businesses....Read More

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Announcement

Ascend Member Return Totals Eclipse $116.5M Since 2005

At Ascend, giving back to our members is a year-round commitment. We are excited to announce our 2024 dividend return to members....Read More

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Education

Adding Your Ascend Card to a Digital Wallet

A rundown on how digital wallets work, and how to add your Ascend card to a digital wallet....Read More

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Services

Contactless Payments Make Holiday Shopping Secure

Ascend gives you the rundown on contactless payments....Read More

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Community

Let’s Talk Money: Why Conversations About Finances Matter

Ascend gives you a few reasons why it's important to talk money....Read More

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Community

Help Ascend Support Second Harvest

Help Ascend support Second Harvest...Read More

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Community

5 Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season

Ascend provides you with ways to give back to your community this holiday season....Read More

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