Text Message Services
Text messaging makes it easy for you to stay connected and up to date, even with your banking!
Text Message Banking makes it easy to access account balances and transactions on your mobile phone without even logging into mobile banking. It’s secure and fast.* It’s as simple as texting your friends! You can view balances, see history, transfer funds, and pay bills.
Signing up for text message banking is easy.
- Log in to Online Banking
- Select Mobile Banking under Additional Services
- Choose Text Message Banking
- Complete the registration form
- You will receive an activation code via text to the phone you are registering
- Return to the Online Banking screen and enter the activation code where prompted.
Check your accounts with lightning speed by texting one of these commands to 454545:
- BAL – Primary account balance
- LAST – Last 5 transactions on primary account
- BAL ALL – All account balances
- BAL CHK – Balances of all checking accounts
- BAL SVG – Balances of all savings accounts
- TRANS – Transfer funds
- STOP – Unsubscribe from service
- HELP – How to use
You can also sign up to receive texts with your weekly balance (every Friday), low deposit alerts, large deposit alerts, and high payment alerts.
*Message and data rates may apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
How secure is Text Message Banking?
Our Text Message Banking service is secure. You can activate the service only after logging into our internet banking site. Text messages will never contain confidential information about you or your accounts. Messages will never contain full account numbers.
Will I be charged for Text Message Banking?
We won’t charge you, but standard carrier fees for text messaging may apply. Please check with your mobile phone carrier if you aren’t sure what fees apply when you send and receive text messages.
Will Text Message Banking work on my phone?
Yes it will, as long as you have text messaging enabled with your mobile carrier and use a carrier that the service supports. Please check with your mobile carrier if you are unsure.
Which carriers do you support?
Our Text Message Banking service works on all major mobile providers in the U.S., including:
- Alltel
- AT&T
- Nextel
- Sprint
- T-Mobile
- US Cellular
- Verizon Wireless
- Virgin Mobile
How do I deactivate the Text Message Banking service?
You can text back “stop” to 454545 on your activated cell phone, or you can return to the mobile banking page and click the deactivate link next to your mobile device number. Your phone will no longer receive any text messages from Mobile Banking. You can add a new phone at any time if you change your mind later.
Why do I need to verify my phone?
Verifying your phone is a one-time step and is one way we ensure the security of mobile text messaging.
Where do I find my activation code?
During setup, we will send you a text message with your activation code. If you have already submitted your mobile number during setup, check your mobile device now. You should receive a text message with your activation code within a few minutes.
Can I come back later to enter my activation code?
Yes, you can. If you have trouble, we recommend that you go through the setup process again and get a new code.
I still have not received my code, what do I do?
It might take several minutes to receive your code. If you feel you have waited long enough you can click the “resend code” link. Please check your mobile device shortly for a new text message. If you are still experiencing problems be sure you entered in the correct mobile number during setup.
What is a primary text banking account?
Your primary account is the default account that we will use when you text BAL to 454545. You should select the one you will likely want to check the most often. You can get all account balances by texting BAL ALL to 454545.
Can I get the balances of all my other accounts?
Yes – when you text “BAL ALL” to 454545, we will reply with a message containing the balances of all your checking, savings and credit card accounts.
Can I change the primary text banking account later?
Yes, you can. Simply return here to the mobile banking page and select the edit link next to your primary bank information.
Are there any shortcuts for the keywords?
Yes. The keywords are:
- STOP =Deactivate service
- HELP = Help on keywords
- BAL = Primary account balance
- BAL ALL = All account balances
- LAST = Last 5 transactions
Are keywords case sensitive?
No, keywords are not case sensitive. You can type help or HELP.
What is the number I should send keywords to?
The short code is 454545. This short code will only work if you have activated the Mobile Text Banking Service.
How long does it take to get a text message?
You’ll receive a text message response within a minute. Exact timing will depend on your mobile service carrier.
Is there any password needed for Mobile Text Banking?
You don’t need a password to access your account information via text message.
I have a new mobile phone number. Can I change or add my number online?
Yes, you first need to deactivate your cell phone and add your new cell phone number. You can do this within alerts and mobile set up.
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