Since 1935, GTE Financial has been providing affordable, best-fit home loans with top-notch service, proudly rated 4.8/5.0 by our valued members. We are headquartered in Tampa Bay, which means we are local, responsive and all-in for our community!
Are you ready for your next crib?
Apply and close on a new GTE home loan between January 24, 2025 and May 31, 2025 to receive a $500 closing credit, plus 2 Tampa Bay Lightning Jerseys.* Plus, enter to win a Bolts House Party with ThunderBug this Summer!**
Bolts house party with ThunderBug includes:
Event to be held at a residence in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Manatee or Marion County
Date in July or August to be coordinated with the Winner – Limitations apply
ThunderBug Cameo – Subject to selected date
Food & Drink Package
Bolts Swag Package
Other big benefits:
Check out our new 15/15 ARM product! Expand your buying power with the confidence your rate won’t change for 15 years.
Get a free GTE Insurance quote for flood, auto, home, commercial and more! Local, independent agents will shop carriers for you.
Open a winning checking account!
Exclusive perks
Special access to Lightning events, meet-and-greets, and giveaways.
Custom Bolts design
Show your team pride with every purchase.
Secure banking
GTE’s advanced security features help keep your account and funds safe.
Get Your Tickets to the GTE Family Fun Skate Party
As part of GTE Financial’s 90th Anniversary Celebration, you’re invited to an exclusive GTE Family Fun Skate Party on Saturday March 15, 2025. We truly believe in helping the whole family earn more and save more. That is why we have created fantastic give-back promotions and products for all ages.
How to claim your 8 free event tickets
Simply take advantage of any of our 4 spotlighted products between February 1, 2025, and February 28, 2025, and earn up to 8 FREE Tickets to the GTE Family Fun Skate Party at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Lace up and enjoy the ice, plus receive complimentary food and chances to win Lightning prizes!
Simply complete one between February 1 and February 28, 2025:
Open a new Share Certificate with $1,000 or more1
Open and fund a new Early Saver Account2
Open and fund a new Student Checking Account
Open and fund a new Credit Card3
Visit a Community Financial Today! Set an Appointment or easily open an account online.
Special gift when you stop into a GTE location
While supplies last, receive a FREE Tampa Bay Lightning Hat with your new, qualifying account in February 2025.*
Email address & age qualifications
This offer requires an Active Email Address tied to the qualifying GTE account.
Update your email address in Online Banking at any time or contact Member Care.
In early March, GTE will send a special RSVP email to the email address on file, to claim up to 8 event tickets.
Recipients must acknowledge they are 16 or older to claim their tickets and RSVP.
Members will need to supply contact information for those who plan to attend.
For minors, a parent/guardian will need to be in attendance in order to skate. A release form will be required.
Members will need to select a time slot for ice skating. Times will be shared in the email.
If you are late to the selected time slot, you may miss your opportunity to skate.
Power Play sweepstakes
Are you ready for the ultimate game day Power Play Sweepstakes? As the Official Credit Union of the Tampa Bay Lightning, we are thrilled to award one lucky winner with four glass tickets! In addition to that, you'll also receive a signed hockey stick by the captain, Victor Hedman! And lastly, we're getting you all the bragging rights with some Lightning swag on us! So what are you waiting for?
Electrifying promotions
Want more perks? GTE Financial has you covered! Explore our current promotions and discover how we’re delivering more value to our members. From exclusive giveaways to unbeatable savings, there’s something for everyone!
Disclosures
This promotion ended December 31, 2024
Thank you for your interest in our limited-time promotion for a Free Lightning Jersey and Bolts Card. The promotion deadline to open a new membership and checking account ended on December 31, 2024. Members that joined and opened their qualifying checking account between October 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024 still have the opportunity to set-up their $700 monthly average Direct Deposit requirement by May 31, 2025 to receive their Free Jersey and Bolts Debit Card. The promo code Bolts24 must have been used at account opening to qualify. Once you meet all the requirements for this offer, you will receive important emails from GTE Financial, to collect your jersey size and desired pick-up location. Thank you for becoming a member and Go Bolts! Please see full disclosure at the bottom of this page.
How to qualify
Campaign Timing: October 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
Become a new member and open an eligible checking account
Set-up a direct deposit with an average of $700 monthly by May 31, 2025
Use the promo code Bolts24 at the time of your application
Make sure we have the best email – as you will be receiving important updates!
DONE! Go Bolts!
Receiving your free jersey
When you have met all the qualifications, you will get an email asking for your Jersey Size and Pick-up Location!
Your jersey size options are: 44, 46, 52, 54, and 56. Visit the NHL team store website to view the official sizing chart.
The black jersey is subject to change based on availability.
Once you complete your Survey, your order will be placed.
You will also receive another email when your Jersey is ready. Please allow for 15 days for processing.
Members will only be able to pick-up their specific-size Jersey at the GTE Location they selected, by May 31, 2025.
Please Note: To help ensure a great experience, we are unable to substitute size or change the selected Community Financial Center. Only the Member will be able to pick-up the Jersey with ID.
Your free Bolts Debit Card
Your Bolts Debit Card will arrive in the mail within 7-10 business days of meeting all the qualifications.
Offer valid for Florida residents only. Member must be 18 years of age or older. This promotion includes a free jersey (valued at 180.00) and a free Bolts debit card. Promo code Bolts24 must be used at the time of application or the promotion is not valid. New member is required to fill out a survey to select their jersey size and desired GTE Financial location to pick up the jersey. Survey is sent via email post account opening with promo code. The survey can also be provided by a GTE Financial representative. Survey selections cannot be changed from the first submission. The jersey must be picked up prior to 5/31/2025. All account requirements must be completed by 5/31/2025. Primary member will be required to sign for the jersey with ID. The Bolts Card will be mailed out to the address on file and expected to arrive 7-10 business days from account funding date. This offer is only available to those who open a new GTE Financial savings account and one of the following checking accounts between 10/01/2024 and 12/31/2024: Go Premium checking account, Go Full Access checking account, Go Further checking account or Go Student checking account. The checking account must be opened and funded. This offer is not valid for anyone who has had a previous relationship with GTE Financial. Credit approval and an initial deposit of $5 member owner stock are required. New members must also receive a recurring direct deposit averaging $700 or more per month. Direct deposit must be an electronic deposit of your paycheck, pension, or government benefits; Deposits or transfers from other accounts or financial institutions do not qualify. Person-to-person payments (such as Venmo, CashApp, or PayPal) are not considered direct deposit. If the requirements are met and the checking account remains open and in good standing for 30 days after the member’s join date, the jersey will be available for pick up at any of our convenient locations at that time. With the Go Premium with GTE Secure Checking Account, you can earn up to 3.04% APY on balances up to $2,000. No dividends earned after $2,000. Go Premium Checking Account APY is accurate as of the last dividend declaration date. Any fees could reduce earnings on this account. Rate may change after account opening. Dividends earned on balances up to $2,000 when monthly requirements are met; enroll in eStatements, deposit $500 or more into your Go Premium account each month, and complete at least 15 combined debit and/or credit transactions. GTE Financial reserves the right to decline or end this promotion at any time. This offer cannot be combined with other incentive offers from GTE Financial.
OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
1. Eligibility: 2024-2025 GTE Financial Existing Member Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. This Promotion is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited.
2. Sponsor: GTE Financial, 711 E Henderson Ave, Tampa, FL 33602. Lightning Hockey LP (the “Lightning”), VSG Enterprises LLC (“VSG”), and Tampa Bay Arena, LLC (“TBA”) are not a sponsor, co-sponsor, organizer, or administrator of this Promotion.
3. Agreement to Official Rules: Participation in this Promotion constitutes the entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and to the Sponsor's decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to this Promotion. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
4. Timing: The Sweepstakes begins on October 1, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. and ends on March 2, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (“Entry Period”). The Sponsor’s computer is the official time-keeping device for this Promotion.
5. How to Enter: By submitting your information, you agree that it conforms to the Submission Guidelines and Content Restrictions as defined below (collectively, the “Guidelines and Restrictions”) and that Sponsor may disqualify you from the Promotion if it believes, in its sole discretion, that your Submission fails to conform to the Guidelines and Restrictions or is otherwise not in compliance with these Official Rules.
Submission Guidelines:
● Complete the online form and all required fields, including First Name/Last Name/Email/Phone Number/Business Owner/Products You Are Interested In
● A member of GTE Financial prior to 10/1/2024 12:00 a.m.
6. Winner Determination: A winner will be determined by random drawing on or about March 4, 2025. The random drawing will be conducted by a minimum of: (1) member of marketing department, (1) member of compliance department, and will be recorded. Sponsor’s decision regarding the winner of the Promotion will be final.
7. Winner Requirements: Sponsor will notify the potential winner via phone call or email (as applicable) and will provide further instructions to claim his/her prize. Each potential winner will be required to verify his/her email address or phone number and provide their full name and mailing address (no P.O. Boxes) information for prize fulfillment purposes in order to claim his/her prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, fails to provide any requested information, does not comply with these Official Rules, or the prize is returned as undeliverable, the potential winner forfeits the prize. If a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, the prize may be awarded to a runner-up, if any, at the Sponsor’s sole discretion. Up to three (3) alternate winners may be determined, after which the applicable prize will remain un-awarded. Acceptance of any prize shall constitute and signify the winner’s agreement and consent that Sponsor and its designees may use the winner’s name, city, state, likeness, Submission, and/or prize information in connection with this Promotion for promotional, advertising, or other purposes, worldwide, in any and all media now known or hereafter devised, including the Internet, without limitation and without further payment, notification, permission or other consideration, except where prohibited by law. Without limiting the generality of these Official Rules, the winner shall irrevocably grant, transfer, convey and assign to Sponsor the entirety of his/her rights in and to the Submission and all renewals and extensions of copyright, and the right to secure copyright registrations thereto in perpetuity including, without limitation, the rights to use the Submission for any and all purposes in any and all media whether now known or hereafter developed, on a worldwide basis, in perpetuity. The winner accepts and acknowledges that Sponsor shall not be obligated to use the Submission and that Sponsor, in its sole discretion, shall have the right to refrain from using the Submission. Sponsor shall not incur any liability to the extent Sponsor chooses to refrain from exercising its rights hereunder. The winner will indemnify GTE Financial, the Lightning, TBA, VSG, the National Hockey League (“NHL”), NHL Enterprises, L.P., NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P., NHL Enterprises B.V., NHL Interactive CyberEnterprises, LLC, National Hockey League Foundation, NHL Foundation, each of the other member clubs of the NHL, and each of their respective subsidiaries or affiliated entities, including any entity which, now or in the future, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the NHL or any of its member clubs, and the directors, officers, employees, partners, shareholders, owners and agents of the above entities (collectively, the “NHL Entities”), their corporate parent and/or subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees, and agents” and any licensee, collectively, “Released Parties”) against all claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable counsel fees and legal expenses) arising out of any breach of these terms.
8. Prize: One prize will be awarded for the promotion period. The prize package includes:
Two (2) Glass tickets to the March 27, 2025, Tampa Bay Lightning Game at Amalie Arena..
The total approximate value of the prize package is $500.
This experience package is non-transferable, cannot be redeemed for cash and no substitution will be made except as provided herein at the Sponsor’s sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the Glass Ticket package experience for one of comparable or greater value, in its sole discretion. The winner is responsible for all taxes and fees associated with prize receipt and/or use. The Glass Ticket Package experience details are at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Limit: One (1) prize per person during the Promotion Period. Odds of winning may vary based on the number of entries received.
9. General Conditions: Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify this promotion, or any part of it, if any fraud, technical failures, human error, unforeseen circumstances that are outside of Sponsor’s control or any other factor impairs the integrity or proper functioning of this Promotion, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. If terminated, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, determine the winner from among all non-suspect, eligible Submissions received up to time of such action using the judging procedure outlined above or as otherwise deemed fair and appropriate by Sponsor. Sponsor, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the Submission process or the operation of this Promotion or to be acting in violation of the Official Rules of this or any other promotion or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner and to void all associated Submissions. Any attempt by any person to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of this Promotion may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages and other remedies (including attorneys’ fees) from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
NHL game, event and exhibition dates and times are determined at the sole discretion of the Office of the Commissioner of Hockey and/or the applicable NHL club, as applicable, and may be subject to change. Released Parties (defined above) will not be responsible for weather conditions, acts of God, pandemics, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, acts of terrorism, civil disturbances, player/referee/labor or other strike or work stoppage, or other natural disaster outside their control that may cause the cancellation or postponement of any game, event or exhibition or any other scheduled event or closure of venue.
10. Limitations of Liability: Released Parties are not responsible for: (1) any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by entrant, printing, typographical or other errors or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Promotion; (2) technical failures of any kind, including, but not limited to malfunctions, interruptions, or disconnections in phone lines or network hardware or software, or lost, interrupted or unavailable network, server, Internet Service Provider (ISP), website, or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions; (3) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the Submission process or the Promotion; (4) other errors or problems of any kind relating to or in connection with the Promotion, whether printing, typographical, technical, computer, network, mechanical, human error or otherwise, which may occur in the administration of the Promotion, the uploading or processing of entries, or the processing or judging of Submissions, the announcement of the prizes or in any promotion-related materials; (5) late, lost, undeliverable, damaged or stolen mail; or (6) any injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant’s participation in this Promotion or receipt or use or misuse of any prize. Released Parties are not responsible for any unauthorized third-party use of any Submission.
By participating in the promotion, you agree to release and hold Released Parties harmless from all alleged, existing, or future actions, claims, and/or liabilities of whatever nature including, but not limited to, personal injury, bodily injury (including, without limitation, wrongful death and disability), property damage, and expense (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) and loss or damage of any other kind, relating to or arising from, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, (a) your participation, or inability to participate, in the promotion, or any promotion-related or prize-related activity; (b) the use by Released Parties (including modification, adaptation, and reproduction) of entry materials during or after the Promotion; (c) the delivery, acceptance, possession, redemption, use, misuse, loss, or misdirection of the prize; and (d) any other claim or cause of action you may have against any Released Party.
11. Disputes: Except where prohibited, the entrant agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Promotion or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida located in Tampa Florida; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Promotion, and in no event will entrant be permitted to obtain attorneys’ fees or other legal costs; and (3) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, indirect, punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the entrant and Sponsor in connection with the Promotion, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Florida without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of Florida or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Florida.
12. Entrant's Personal Information: Information collected from entrant is subject to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy https://www.gtefinancial.org/education/privacy-security/privacy-policy
13. Tampa Bay Lightning trademarks, service marks and copyrights are proprietary to the Tampa Bay Lightning. All rights reserved.
NHL ENTITIES (DEFINED ABOVE) WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH PARTICIPATION IN THE SWEEPSTAKES OR THE PRIZE. THE NHL ENTITIES HAVE NOT OFFERED OR SPONSORED THE SWEEPSTAKES IN ANY WAY.
Offer valid for Florida residents only. Member must be 18 years of age or older. This promotion includes a free Bolts debit card. Promo code BoltsCard must be used at the time of application or the promotion is not valid. Design your own card fee only waived for new members opening a qualified checking account at time of membership application. Design your own card fee is waived for first Bolts design only. Refer to fee schedule for more information about costs associated with your account. GTE Financial reserves the right to change dates and offerings of this promotion. This offer is only available to those who open a new GTE Financial savings account and one of the following checking accounts before 04/30/2025: Go Premium checking account, Go Full Access checking account, Go Further checking account within 30 days of enrollment. The checking account must be opened and funded. This offer is not valid for anyone who has had a previous relationship with GTE Financial. Credit approval and an initial deposit of $5 member owner stock are required. With the Go Premium with GTE Secure Checking Account, you can earn up to 3.04% APY on balances up to $2,000. No dividends earned after $2,000. Go Premium Checking Account APY is accurate as of the last dividend declaration date. Any fees could reduce earnings on this account. Rate may change after account opening. Dividends earned on balances up to $2,000 when monthly requirements are met; enroll in eStatements, deposit $500 or more into your Go Premium account each month, and complete at least 15 combined debit and/or credit transactions. GTE Financial reserves the right to decline or end this promotion at any time. This offer cannot be combined with other incentive offers from GTE Financial.
OFFICIAL RULES + DISCLOSURE
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILLNOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
1. Eligibility: 2024-2025 GTE Financial Lightning Game Day Giveaway “Contest” is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited.
2. Sponsor: GTE Financial, 711 E Henderson Ave, Tampa, FL 33602. Lightning Hockey LP (the “Lightning”), VSG Enterprises LLC (“VSG”), and Tampa Bay Arena, LLC (“TBA”) are not a sponsor, co-sponsor, organizer, or administrator of this Contest.
3. Agreement to Official Rules: Participation in this Contest constitutes the entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and to the Sponsor's decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to this Contest. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
4. Timing: The Sweepstakes January 1, 2025 at 12:00 a.m. and ends on March 21, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (“Entry Period”). The Sponsor’s computer is the official time-keeping device for this Contest.
5. How to Enter: By submitting your information, you agree that it conforms to the Submission Guidelines and Content Restrictions as defined below (collectively, the “Guidelines and Restrictions”) and that Sponsor may disqualify you from the Contest if it believes, in its sole discretion, that your Submission fails to conform to the Guidelines and Restrictions or is otherwise not in compliance with these Official Rules.
Submission Guidelines:
● Complete the online form and all required fields, including First Name/Last Name/Email/Phone Number/Products You Are Interested In
6. Winner Determination: A winner will be determined by random drawing on or about March 31, 2025. The random drawing will be conducted by a minimum of: (1) member of marketing department, (1) member of compliance department, and will be recorded. Sponsor’s decision regarding the winner of the Contest will be final.
7. Winner Requirements: Sponsor will notify the potential winner via phone call or email (as applicable) and will provide further instructions to claim his/her prize. Each potential winner will be required to verify his/her email address or phone number and provide their full name and mailing address (no P.O. Boxes) information for prize fulfillment purposes in order to claim his/her prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, fails to provide any requested information, does not comply with these Official Rules, or the prize is returned as undeliverable, the potential winner forfeits the prize. If a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, the prize may be awarded to a runner-up, if any, at the Sponsor’s sole discretion. Up to three (3) alternate winners may be determined, after which the applicable prize will remain un-awarded. Acceptance of any prize shall constitute and signify the winner’s agreement and consent that Sponsor and its designees may use the winner’s name, city, state, likeness, Submission, and/or prize information in connection with this Contest for promotional, advertising, or other purposes, worldwide, in any and all media now known or hereafter devised, including the Internet, without limitation and without further payment, notification, permission or other consideration, except where prohibited by law. Without limiting the generality of these Official Rules, the winner shall irrevocably grant, transfer, convey and assign to Sponsor the entirety of his/her rights in and to the Submission and all renewals and extensions of copyright, and the right to secure copyright registrations thereto in perpetuity including, without limitation, the rights to use the Submission for any and all purposes in any and all media whether now known or hereafter developed, on a worldwide basis, in perpetuity. The winner accepts and acknowledges that Sponsor shall not be obligated to use the Submission and that Sponsor, in its sole discretion, shall have the right to refrain from using the Submission. Sponsor shall not incur any liability to the extent Sponsor chooses to refrain from exercising its rights hereunder. The winner will indemnify GTE Financial, the Lightning, TBA, VSG, the National Hockey League (“NHL”), NHL Enterprises, L.P., NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P., NHL Enterprises B.V., NHL Interactive CyberEnterprises, LLC, National Hockey League Foundation, NHL Foundation, each of the other member clubs of the NHL, and each of their respective subsidiaries or affiliated entities, including any entity which, now or in the future, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the NHL or any of its member clubs, and the directors, officers, employees, partners, shareholders, owners and agents of the above entities (collectively, the “NHL Entities”), their corporate parent and/or subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees, and agents” and any licensee, collectively, “Released Parties”) against all claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable counsel fees and legal expenses) arising out of any breach of these terms.
8. Prize: One prize will be awarded for the entire contest period: Four (4) Ashley Club tickets, a Lightning game during the month of April 2025, and a Power Play Sweepstakes that will be determined by the Sponsor. Valued at $1,865.
This experience is non-transferable, cannot be redeemed for cash and no substitution will be made except as provided herein at the Sponsor’s sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the Power Play Sweepstakes for one of comparable or greater value, in its sole discretion. The winner is responsible for all taxes and fees associated with prize receipt and/or use. All Power Play Sweepstakes details are at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Limit: One (1) prize per person during the Contest Period. Odds of winning may vary based on the number of entries received.
9. General Conditions: Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify this Contest, or any part of it, if any fraud, technical failures, human error, unforeseen circumstances that are outside of Sponsor’s control or any other factor impairs the integrity or proper functioning of this Contest, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. If terminated, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, determine the winner from among all non-suspect, eligible Submissions received up to time of such action using the judging procedure outlined above or as otherwise deemed fair and appropriate by Sponsor. Sponsor, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the Submission process or the operation of this Contest or to be acting in violation of the Official Rules of this or any other promotion or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner and to void all associated Submissions. Any attempt by any person to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of this Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages and other remedies (including attorneys’ fees) from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
NHL game, event and exhibition dates and times are determined at the sole discretion of the Office of the Commissioner of Hockey and/or the applicable NHL club, as applicable, and may be subject to change. Released Parties (defined above) will not be responsible for weather conditions, acts of God, pandemics, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, acts of terrorism, civil disturbances, player/referee/labor or other strike or work stoppage, or other natural disaster outside their control that may cause the cancellation or postponement of any game, event or exhibition or any other scheduled event or closure of venue.
10. Limitations of Liability: Released Parties are not responsible for: (1) any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by entrant, printing, typographical or other errors or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest; (2) technical failures of any kind, including, but not limited to malfunctions, interruptions, or disconnections in phone lines or network hardware or software, or lost, interrupted or unavailable network, server, Internet Service Provider (ISP), website, or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions; (3) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the Submission process or the Contest; (4) other errors or problems of any kind relating to or in connection with the Promotion, whether printing, typographical, technical, computer, network, mechanical, human error or otherwise, which may occur in the administration of the Contest, the uploading or processing of entries, or the processing or judging of Submissions, the announcement of the prizes or in any promotion-related materials; (5) late, lost, undeliverable, damaged or stolen mail; or (6) any injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant’s participation in this Contest or receipt or use or misuse of any prize. Released Parties are not responsible for any unauthorized third-party use of any Submission.
By participating in the Contest, you agree to release and hold Released Parties harmless from all alleged, existing, or future actions, claims, and/or liabilities of whatever nature including, but not limited to, personal injury, bodily injury (including, without limitation, wrongful death and disability), property damage, and expense (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) and loss or damage of any other kind, relating to or arising from, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, (a) your participation, or inability to participate, in the Contest, or any Contest-related or prize-related activity; (b) the use by Released Parties (including modification, adaptation, and reproduction) of entry materials during or after the Contest; (c) the delivery, acceptance, possession, redemption, use, misuse, loss, or misdirection of the prize; and (d) any other claim or cause of action you may have against any Released Party.
11. Disputes: Except where prohibited, the entrant agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida located in Tampa Florida; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Contest, and in no event will entrant be permitted to obtain attorneys’ fees or other legal costs; and (3) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, indirect, punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the entrant and Sponsor in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Florida without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of Florida or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Florida.
12. Entrant's Personal Information: Information collected from entrant is subject to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy https://www.gtefinancial.org/education/privacy-security/privacy-policy
13. Tampa Bay Lightning trademarks, service marks and copyrights are proprietary to the Tampa Bay Lightning. All rights reserved.
NHL ENTITIES (DEFINED ABOVE) WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH PARTICIPATION IN THE SWEEPSTAKES OR THE PRIZE. THE NHL ENTITIES HAVE NOT OFFERED OR SPONSORED THE SWEEPSTAKES IN ANY WAY.
*Available to all qualified borrowers purchasing or refinancing a primary residence with GTE Financial dba GTE Credit Union. Offer is valid for 120 days from the date of RESPA application. RESPA application must be dated between 1/24/2025 and 5/31/2025 to be eligible. Closing cost discounts will be applied at the time of closing on the appropriate closing documents. This is not a commitment to lend. Lending products are subject to credit and property approval. Offer is not valid for home loan applications submitted or approved prior 1/24/2025, or on home equity products. Offer may not be combined with any other offers promotions or discounts unless otherwise noted. Limit one (1) closing credit per loan transaction. Certain conditions and restrictions may apply. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. GTE Federal Credit Union: 711 Henderson Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602 | NMLS ID #477712. Two (2) jerseys are valued at $180 each and will be provided post-closing, to be coordinated with the borrower. Jerseys are subject to availability and change with limited sizes available.
**Official terms and conditions available at gtefinancial.org/lightning.
BOLTS HOUSE PARTY OFFICIAL RULES + DISCLOSURE
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILLNOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
1. Eligibility: 2025 Bolts House Party with Thunder Bug is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited.
2. Sponsor(s): GTE Financial, 711 E Henderson Ave, Tampa, FL 33602 and Lightning Hockey LP (the “Lightning”), VSG Enterprises LLC (“VSG”), and Tampa Bay Arena, LLC (“TBA”).
3. Agreement to Official Rules: Participation in this Contest constitutes the entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and to the Sponsors’ decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to this Contest. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
4. Timing: The Sweepstakes 1/24/2025 at 12:00 a.m. and ends on 5/31/2025 at 11:59 p.m. (“Entry Period”). The Sponsor’s computer is the official time-keeping device for this Contest.
5. How to Enter: By submitting your information, you agree that it conforms to the Submission Guidelines and Content Restrictions as defined below (collectively, the “Guidelines and Restrictions”) and that Sponsors may disqualify you from the Contest if it believes, in its sole discretion, that your Submission fails to conform to the Guidelines and Restrictions or is otherwise not in compliance with these Official Rules.
Submission Guidelines:
Complete the online form and all required fields, including First Name/Last Name/Email/Phone Number/Products You Are Interested In.
6. Winner Determination: A winner will be determined by random drawing on or about June 6, 2025. The random drawing will be conducted by a minimum of: (1) member of marketing department, (1) member of compliance department, and will be recorded. Sponsors’ decision regarding the winner of the Contest will be final.
7. Winner Requirements: Sponsors will notify the potential winner via phone call or email (as applicable) and will provide further instructions to claim his/her prize. Each potential winner will be required to verify his/her email address or phone number and provide their full name and mailing address (no P.O. Boxes) information for prize fulfillment purposes in order to claim his/her prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, fails to provide any requested information, does not comply with these Official Rules, or the prize is returned as undeliverable, the potential winner forfeits the prize. If a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, the prize may be awarded to a runner-up, if any, at the Sponsors’ sole discretion. Up to three (3) alternate winners may be determined, after which the applicable prize will remain un-awarded. Acceptance of any prize shall constitute and signify the winner’s agreement and consent that Sponsors and its designees may use the winner’s name, city, state, likeness, Submission, and/or prize information in connection with this Contest for promotional, advertising, or other purposes, worldwide, in any and all media now known or hereafter devised, including the Internet, without limitation and without further payment, notification, permission or other consideration, except where prohibited by law. Without limiting the generality of these Official Rules, the winner shall irrevocably grant, transfer, convey and assign to Sponsors the entirety of his/her rights in and to the Submission and all renewals and extensions of copyright, and the right to secure copyright registrations thereto in perpetuity including, without limitation, the rights to use the Submission for any and all purposes in any and all media whether now known or hereafter developed, on a worldwide basis, in perpetuity. The winner accepts and acknowledges that Sponsors shall not be obligated to use the Submission and that Sponsors, in its sole discretion, shall have the right to refrain from using the Submission. Sponsors shall not incur any liability to the extent Sponsors choose to refrain from exercising its rights hereunder. The winner will indemnify GTE Financial, the Lightning, TBA, VSG, the National Hockey League (“NHL”), NHL Enterprises, L.P., NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P., NHL Enterprises B.V., NHL Interactive CyberEnterprises, LLC, National Hockey League Foundation, NHL Foundation, each of the other member clubs of the NHL, and each of their respective subsidiaries or affiliated entities, including any entity which, now or in the future, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the NHL or any of its member clubs, and the directors, officers, employees, partners, shareholders, owners and agents of the above entities (collectively, the “NHL Entities”), their corporate parent and/or subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees, and agents” and any licensee, collectively, “Released Parties”) against all claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable counsel fees and legal expenses) arising out of any breach of these terms.
8. Prize: One prize will be awarded for the entire contest period: A Bolts House Party will be coordinated with the winner in July or August 2025, to include a Thunder Bug cameo (or Lightning Talent Appearance, as Thunder Bug availability can be subject to change based on the selected date and location) valued at $1,500. Event to be held at a non-business residence in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Manatee or Marion County. Location restrictions may apply and will be at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. A Bolts Home Swag Bag valued at $500. And a food & non-alcoholic beverage package for ten valued at $250. The Bolts House Party is not contingent on a GTE Home Loan closing prior to the winner selection date. [JM2]
This experience is non-transferable, cannot be redeemed for cash and no substitution will be made except as provided herein at the Sponsors’ sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the Bolts House Party for one of comparable or greater value, in its sole discretion. The winner is responsible for all taxes and fees associated with prize receipt and/or use. All Bolts House Party details are at Sponsors’ sole discretion. Limit: One (1) prize per person during the Contest Period. Odds of winning may vary based on the number of entries received.
9. General Conditions: Sponsors reserve the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify this Contest, or any part of it, if any fraud, technical failures, human error, unforeseen circumstances that are outside of Sponsors’ control or any other factor impairs the integrity or proper functioning of this Contest, as determined by Sponsors in its sole discretion. If terminated, Sponsors may, in its sole discretion, determine the winner from among all non-suspect, eligible Submissions received up to time of such action using the judging procedure outlined above or as otherwise deemed fair and appropriate by Sponsors. Sponsors, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the Submission process or the operation of this Contest or to be acting in violation of the Official Rules of this or any other promotion or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner and to void all associated Submissions. Any attempt by any person to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of this Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and should such an attempt be made, Sponsors reserves the right to seek damages and other remedies (including attorneys’ fees) from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsors’ failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
10. Limitations of Liability: Released Parties are not responsible for: (1) any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by entrant, printing, typographical or other errors or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest; (2) technical failures of any kind, including, but not limited to malfunctions, interruptions, or disconnections in phone lines or network hardware or software, or lost, interrupted or unavailable network, server, Internet Service Provider (ISP), website, or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions; (3) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the Submission process or the Contest; (4) other errors or problems of any kind relating to or in connection with the Promotion, whether printing, typographical, technical, computer, network, mechanical, human error or otherwise, which may occur in the administration of the Contest, the uploading or processing of entries, or the processing or judging of Submissions, the announcement of the prizes or in any promotion-related materials; (5) late, lost, undeliverable, damaged or stolen mail; or (6) any injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant’s participation in this Contest or receipt or use or misuse of any prize. Released Parties are not responsible for any unauthorized third-party use of any Submission.
By participating in the Contest, you agree to release and hold Released Parties harmless from all alleged, existing, or future actions, claims, and/or liabilities of whatever nature including, but not limited to, personal injury, bodily injury (including, without limitation, wrongful death and disability), property damage, and expense (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) and loss or damage of any other kind, relating to or arising from, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, (a) your participation, or inability to participate, in the Contest, or any Contest-related or prize-related activity; (b) the use by Released Parties (including modification, adaptation, and reproduction) of entry materials during or after the Contest; (c) the delivery, acceptance, possession, redemption, use, misuse, loss, or misdirection of the prize; and (d) any other claim or cause of action you may have against any Released Party.
11. Disputes: Except where prohibited, the entrant agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida located in Tampa Florida; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Contest, and in no event will entrant be permitted to obtain attorneys’ fees or other legal costs; and (3) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, indirect, punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the entrant and Sponsors in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Florida without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of Florida or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Florida.
12. Entrant's Personal Information: Information collected from entrant is subject to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy https://www.gtefinancial.org/education/privacy-security/privacy-policy.
13. Tampa Bay Lightning trademarks, service marks and copyrights are proprietary to the Tampa Bay Lightning. All rights reserved.
NHL ENTITIES (DEFINED ABOVE) WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH PARTICIPATION IN THE SWEEPSTAKES OR THE PRIZE. THE NHL ENTITIES HAVE NOT OFFERED OR SPONSORED THE SWEEPSTAKES IN ANY WAY.
Offer valid for Florida residents only. Member must be 16 years of age or older to claim tickets and RSVP. This promotion includes up to eight (8) event tickets (does not include parking) per unique qualifying member to the 3/15/2025 Family Fun Skate Party at Amalie Arena at 401 Channelside Drive Tampa, FL 33602. Estimated value per ticket of $50. An active email address must be on file for the primary accountholder, otherwise the offer is not valid. This offer is only available to those who open and fund a new qualifying account between 2/1/2025 and 2/28/2025: a new Share Certificate funded with $1,000 or more; a new funded Early Saver Account; a new funded Student Checking Account; a new funded credit card (all consumer and business credit cards qualify). A new account constitutes an account that was not open prior to 2/1/2025. Account must remain in good standing through 3/15/2025. Credit approval and an initial deposit of a $5 member owner stock may be required. Once fully qualified, the member will receive an email to RSVP in early March, which includes collecting contact information for event attendees. RSVP form completion is mandatory for attendance. Event timing will be provided in the RSVP form. The email and offer are non-transferable. For minors, a parent/guardian will need to be in attendance to skate. Signed release form(s) will be required prior to skating. GTE Financial reserves the right to change, decline or end this promotion at any time. This offer cannot be combined with other offers. 1: Share Certificate terms range from 6 months to 60 months. A penalty may be assessed for early withdrawals. Dividends cannot remain on account and payout of dividends is mandatory 2: An Early Saver account offers an Annual Percentage Yield of 0.05% as of the last dividend declaration date of 12/30/2024. Fees could reduce earnings. 3: Credit card rates will be based on your credit worthiness. Annual percentage rates, terms, and conditions subject to change. Please review our Credit Card (Regulation Z) Disclosure for terms and conditions or our Credit Card Agreement for full details. All loans are subject to approval. *The Lightning Hat is while supplies last in February 2025; one per primary accountholder. Hat depicted is subject to change. Must visit a GTE Financial Community Financial Center and complete campaign qualifications to be eligible.