These days we all have busy lives, so here at The First National Bank of Hooker we are always looking for ways to make banking with us easy and convenient. The First National Bank of Hooker Switch Kit is just one more way we are working to make your life simple.

Follow the 5 easy steps in the First National Bank of Hooker Switch Kit to start “Hometown Banking with your Neighbors and Friends”.

SWITCHING HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER!

Switching your account(s) to First National Bank of Hooker is easier than you think. You don’t even have to visit your old bank! Just follow the steps below and remember that we are here to help you with this process!

Step 1: Open an account at First National Bank of Hooker! Visit with a personal banker – they will help determine what account(s) fits you best.

Step 2: Stop using your previous checking account. Allow time for outstanding checks to clear. Destroy your ATM and/or Debit cards, any unused checks and deposit slips. We would be glad to shred them for you.

Step 3: Move any Direct Deposit(s) to First National Bank of Hooker. Use the Direct Deposit Request Form  you will find at this link to make this process even easier.

Step 4: Transfer any Automatic Payments and Debits to First National Bank of Hooker. Use the Automatic Payment Request Form included  you will find at this link to assist in quickly making the switch.

Step 5: Close your previous checking account. Use the Account Closing Request Form you will find at this link to close your previous checking account.

DIRECT DEPOSIT REQUEST INSTRUCTIONS

Direct Deposits

After you have identified the Direct Deposits from your previous bank statements, use the Direct Deposit Request Form to notify the depositor of your new bank information. Direct deposits are credited to your account automatically, without filling out a deposit slip.

Examples of Direct Deposit may include:
Paycheck from Employer
Social Security
VA Compensation
Retirement/Pension Plan
Interest Income
Dividends
Military Pay

Before Sending the Direct Deposit Request Form

1. Check with your employer or gather source of deposit to make sure no other forms are required. For Social Security Direct Deposits, call the Social Security Administration at 1-1-800-772-1213.
2. Use the included form to establish your Direct Deposits at First National Bank of Hooker by providing it to your employer or other source of deposit.
3. Maintain the account at your previous bank until you have confirmed that your Direct Deposit(s) had been switched to your First National Bank of Hooker account.

After Sending the Direct Deposit Request Form

1. Confirm with your employer or source of income that the forms were received.
2. Monitor your new account with First National Bank of Hooker Online Banking or Mobile Banking App.

AUTOMATIC PAYMENT REQUEST INSTRUCTIONS

Automatic Payments

After you have identified the Automatic Payments from your previous bank statements, use the Automatic Payment Request Form to notify the merchant of your new bank information.

Note: you may have some recurring payments that are paid using your debit card. To switch those payments to your new account you will need to give your new debit card number to the company that is charging your account.

Before Sending the Automatic Payment Request Form

1. Identify any existing automatic payments.
2. Use the included form to request that your automatic payment be established at First National Bank of Hooker.
3. Maintain the account at your previous bank until you have confirmed that the automatic payment has been switched to your First National Bank of Hooker account.

 ACCOUNT CLOSING REQUEST INSTRUCTIONS

Before Sending the Account Closing Request Form

• Check with your previous bank to make sure no additional forms or information are required.
• Inquire about any possible penalties with respect to early withdrawal before you close your account. If you have a Certificate of Deposit (CD), it is important to check for maturity dates.
• Be sure that all automatic transactions have been switched to your First National Bank of Hooker account before closing your old account.
• Send the Account Closure Request Form to your former bank to close your account.

After you have sent the Account Closing Request

• Check account statements from your previous bank to verify that all accounts have a zero balance and have been closed.

Direct Deposit Request Form

Automatic Debit Authorization Form

Account Closure Request Form