After planting 50,000 trees and supporting one of the largest post-fire reforestation efforts in Colorado, FirstBank has introduced a new initiative to underscore its “banking for good” philosophy: Recovered Ocean Bound Plastic (ROBP) Visa® Debit Cards. In an effort to reduce ocean waste, the bank partnered with Second Wave®, which uses recycled plastic sourced from ocean-bound areas, waterways and shorelines.

Check out 8 Ways FirstBank is Helping the Planet to learn more about the bank’s planet-conscious initiatives.

How Does ROBP Work?

Due to the lack of waste management systems, most plastics in coastal regions end up in the ocean. Recovered Ocean-Bound Plastic is sourced from ocean-bound areas, waterways and shorelines then used in consumer applications, like shoes, eyeglass frames, buttons, zipper pulls or bank cards.  

What’s the Change?

FirstBank debit cards* will now feature the Second Wave® logo located on the front and back of the card, indicating it’s made from Recovered Ocean-Bound Plastic. All card functions will remain the same, from Tap-to-Pay and chip-enabled technology to quick and easy card management through online banking**.

How Can You Get a ROBP Card?

FirstBank began distributing the Second Wave® cards in September for the following designs:

• Orange
• Green Mountain
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Business Visa® debit cards (BVIS)

The new cards are sent out in a phased approach as the existing non-ROBP card supply depletes. We will also mail Second Wave® cards for new accounts, re-orders and expiration re-issues. To avoid any unnecessary plastic waste, we will not complete any forced or mass re-issues.

To learn more, feel free to reach out by calling customer service or by visiting your local branch.

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*$10 per card, per year (For Bloom Package accountholders, the Visa debit card fee will be waived for those who are 25 years of age and under at the time the annual fee is charged)

**Online Banking is free with eStatements. $3 per month with paper statements. Online Banking is required to use mobile and online products.