Making the most of Bank Transfer Day and anti-bank fervor, the nation's largestcredit union, Navy Federal, reported Friday that October finishedwith a 39% jump in new account openings.

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“It's obviously been very good for us in making everyone awareof credit unions—to let people know of their options,” saidJennifer Sadler, assistant vice president of corporatecommunications at the $45 billion, 3.8-million member creditunion.

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For the year, new account openings are up 23% at theVirginia-based Navy Federal.

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Nothing extraordinary for Bank Transfer Day on Saturday “thoughwe will have cakes and cookies at every one of our branches” in agesture to thank members,” Sadler said. Navy has 230 worldwidefacilities.

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Navy branches will be open normal hours “but we certainly willnot be closing if there's a line out the door,” she said.

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