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Bank of Central Florida has kept Lakeland-based Barney’s Pumps insured + provided fraud prevention tools during their growth from local biz to global biz.

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Lakeland-headquartered Barney’s Pumps has seen 72 years of business (and three generations of family). In that time, they’ve grown their once small business to an international level.

Their advice to LAL business owners hoping to expand? Find a bank that meets your business needs as you grow.

Bank of Central Florida’s robust treasury offerings — specifically its Insured Deposit Sweep and Positive Pay capabilities — have kept Barney’s money insured + provided tools to help prevent fraud for over a decade.*

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