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MARKHAM, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 10, 2012) - BMO Bank of Montreal today announced the relocation of its full-service banking branch in Markham, now located at 3993 Highway 7. The old branch was located at 100 Cartlon Rd.

The branch offers customers extended banking hours seven days a week and is designed to provide a great banking experience through a variety of financial services and conveniences, including:

• Services provided in five different languages;
• Access to commercial account and deposit services;
• Two ATMs; and
• Barrier-free access.

"We are excited to be opening our doors to our new location," said Connie Zhang, Branch Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal. "BMO encourages new and existing members of the community to come in and speak with our trained professionals about all of their personal finance requirements."

Ms. Zhang added that the extended hours at the new branch make it easier for customers to come in and speak with BMO's team about all of their financial needs.

"The GTA represents the heart of the Canadian economy, home to the financial centre and a diverse range of Fortune 500 businesses," said Robert Kavcic, Economist, BMO Capital Markets. "Markham is an important part of the Toronto economy; it is home to a number of global companies, and has experienced robust population growth in recent years."

In celebration of the branch opening, customers who open a new BMO Kids Discounted Banking Plan and deposit $25 before October 31, 2012 will receive another $25 from BMO to help kick-start their child's savings. For more information, please visit the branch.

Additionally, customers who open a new one-to-five year BMO Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) and invest $20,000 before October 31, 2012 will receive a $100 top-up from BMO. For more information, please visit the branch.

BMO's new Markham branch extended hours of operation are:

• 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Wednesday;
• 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday;
• 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday; and
• 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Sunday.

The grand opening celebration will take place on December 1, 2012.

About BMO Financial Group

Established in 1817 as Bank of Montreal, BMO Financial Group is a highly diversified North American financial services organization. With total assets of $542 billion as at July 31, 2012, and more than 46,000 employees, BMO Financial Group provides a broad range of retail banking, wealth management and investment banking products and solutions.