FDIC-Insured - Backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government Cheers to 175!
We're kicking off our anniversary celebration with sweepstakes, giveaways, and more!
Every branch will be stocked with oodles of goodies, including:
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Essex Bank swag
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Custom cookies
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Commemorative memorabilia
Beginning August 1, 2026, entries will be accepted for three weekly $175 sweepstakes drawings at each Essex Bank branch, with drawings beginning August 12, 2026. In honor of Essex Bank's founding year, on September 2, 2026, the final drawing will be for one grand prize of $1,851. Entries for the $175 branch drawings and a $1,851 grand prize drawing will be accepted as described in the Official Sweepstakes Rules.
| Drawing Date | Prize | Number of Winners | Eligible Entries Deadline |
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| August 12, 2026 | $175 | One winner per Essex Bank Branch | Entries received between 8/1/26 through 8/7/26 by 5:00 pm Eastern Time |
| August 19, 2026 | $175 | One winner per Essex Bank Branch | Entries received between 8/1/26 through 8/14/26 by 5:00 pm Eastern Time |
| August 26, 2026 | $175 | One winner per Essex Bank Branch | Entries received between 8/1/26 through 8/21/26 by 5:00 pm Eastern Time |
| September 2, 2026 | $1,851 | One grand prize winner | All eligible entries from $175 branch-level drawings will automatically be entered in the grand prize drawing. New entries from individuals not previously entered in any drawing accepted from 8/22/26 through 5:00 pm ET on 8/28/26. |
NO PURCHASE, ACCOUNT OPENING, OR BANKING RELATIONSHIP NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Purchase/account opening/banking
relationship will not increase odds. Open only to Connecticut residents age 18+. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes Period: 8/1/2026 at 12:00
a.m. ET through 8/28/2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET, subject to drawing-specific entry deadlines. Prizes: eighteen (18) $175 prizes and one (1) $1,851
grand prize. Odds depend on number of eligible entries received for applicable drawing. Enter at any Essex Bank branch or by mail as stated in
Official Rules. Sponsor: Essex Bank, 35 Plains Road, Essex, CT 06426. See Official Sweepstakes Rules at www.essex.bank for complete details,
including entry instructions, deadlines, eligibility restrictions, and prize information. Essex Bank, Member FDIC