What’s Going On In Your Account?

Some of us may have entered adulthood fully engrossed in the digital age, while others may have watched the development of online technology advance from dial-up, to wireless, to mobile technology. Regardless of how we arrived here, we can all benefit from the ability to know at any given moment exactly what is going on in our checking or savings accounts thanks to online account access.

A generation ago, the most you could ever know at any given time was a balance inquiry at your local ATM. Two generations ago, you could only know what checks cleared your account by getting a monthly statement in the mail or visiting a branch to inquire. Now, you can know what’s going on in your account right now – this very minute – or later tonight, or on Sunday morning if you prefer thanks to mobile and online services.

Do you know that 81% of people utilize this technology? But are you taking advantage of all the services available to you? Dakota West offers dozens of how-to guides to help you navigate your online account or make the most of our mobile app, but the true value of being able to access your account anytime you like is to have more control over your own finances.

Our Rewards Checking partner, Kasasa, offers several suggestions on how you can automate your money-movement and investing services to take advantage of the technology designed to serve you. Whether navigating an app is second nature to you, or if you can brag about the digital advancements you have witnessed and conquered, Dakota West’s online account access is designed to connect you with your money so you’ll always know what’s going on in your accounts.

What Does Kasasa Mean?

You may have seen the word “Kasasa” in our branches or on our website and wondered what it means. That’s a good question. If you check the dictionary, you probably won’t find it. If you ask your smart phone, it may misspell it. So why not ask the expert: Kasasa.

“So, what does Kasasa mean?”

Put simply, Kasasa is a way to get cash back every month for doing what you already do each day. Do you check your account online or from your phone each month? Do you use your debit card a few times a week? Are you enrolled in eStatements? Then you can qualify for Kasasa Cash Back^® rewards. You can even receive reimbursements for ATM fees.

You probably think there’s a catch, but there’s not. There is no monthly minimum balance requirement or a monthly service fee. Kasasa really does mean extra cash in your account each month.

If you prefer to keep a healthy balance in your checking account, a Kasasa Cash^® account might be a good fit for you. You can earn interest rates on your balance as well as benefit from ATM reimbursements. To learn more about these accounts and what you need to do to qualify for your cash back, visit our Personal Checking page of our website.

If you already have a Badlands Checking account with us, stop by one of our branches and ask us to change your account to a Kasasa account. It takes just a few minutes, but it will mean a little extra cash in your account each month – that’s what Kasasa means to you.