Today Chase, Washington’s new bank unveiled its bright blue octagon logo and respected name on 187 bank branches and 255 ATMs in Washington, reaching consumers and businesses formerly served by WaMu. 

According to Phyllis Campbell, Chairman of the Pacific Northwest, JPMorgan Chase.statement Chase’s 2,200 branch employees in Washington are focused on helping families manage their money and achieve their financial goals.”

Parent company JPMorgan Chase purchased Washington Mutual’s banking operations on September 25, 2008, quickly providing customers with the security and peace of mind of a $2.2 trillion financial services company. Less than a month later, there was opened the joined network of 14,000 Chase and WaMu ATMs nationwide to customers at no cost withdrawals and balance inquiries. 

Chase is investing $56 million in refurbishing and rebranding 187 bank branches and 255 ATMs and plans to refurbish the branches in Washington using high efficiency HVAC and lighting systems, low irrigation plant landscaping, solar reflectance, recycled materials in walls, floors and ceilings, and Energy Star appliances. 

$2.65 million will be invested through grants to Washington non-profits in 2009. 

By the end of 2009, all former WaMu branches across the country will be operating on the Chase computer system, allowing customers to conduct their business at more than 5,000 Chase branches in 23 states.