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To assist during this difficult time, Planters First Bank is happy to waive early withdrawal penalties on certificate of deposits that mature in the next 6 months. We recognize that many of our customers need access to long term investments to assist with back to school expenses, future holiday expenses, and other life events. If you’d like to redeem your certificate of deposit please visit your local branch or contact us at 833.732.8351 to learn more. Thank you for banking with...

We promise to do our part and hope you will too. Our priority during this difficult time is looking after you, our employees and our impacted communities. In an effort to protect the spread of COVID-19, we recently adopted a number of preventative measures. How can you help? Customers can: -Wear masks when entering any Planters First Bank branch, or any business in our community. -Wash your hands for 20 seconds with warm water every chance you get. -Use the hand sanitizer provided...

We are excited to announce our Debit & Win It Sweepstakes. Use your PFB Discover® Debit card between July 1 and October 31 to be automatically entered to win monthly prizes. You’ll receive one entry for every purchase made with your PFB Discover debit card during the associated promotional period- it’s that simple! See our scheduled giveaways below and for more information, click here to see Official Rules. July - Three winners will receive $500 each August-...

Planters First Bancorp CEO, Dan Speight shared his insight regarding the CARES Act and the Paycheck Protection Act on The Bill Shanks Radio Show. To hear Dan's interview please click here. ESPN Middle Georgia - The Bill Shanks Show

A compilation of tips and recommendations from Planters First Bank and its partners on ways to stay safe online, as well as how to avoid cyber threats and scams during this pandemic. Avoiding Cyber Threats and Scams: FTC: Coronavirus: Scammers follow the headlines FTC & FDA: Tips for Avoiding Coronavirus Scams FTC & FDA: Coronavirus Scams, Part 2 FTC: Beware of Census 2020 Scams! ESET: Beware Scams Exploiting Coronavirus Fears Security Tips for Remote Workers:...

Updated Posted: August 24, 2020 Subject Line: Latest Update from Planters First Bank With an effort to continue to support our customers and employees during this time of heightened health concerns, we are closing our Cordele Branch Lobby until September 8th. Please note that we will offer onsite meetings by appointment only and our Drive Thru will remain open. To schedule an appointment please contact us at 833.PFB.TEL1 (833.732.8351) or email us at info@bankpfb.com. General...

Changes you will see in the coming weeks to your Online Banking & Mobile App Dashboard: Left-align navigation. Our main menu navigation in Online Banking is shifting from the top of the screen to the left of the screen to accommodate future offerings. Say hi! We'll greet you by preferred name next to your profile photo, which offers quick access to updating your profile or switching accounts. New account list options. For customers with multiple accounts, the dashboard will...

Our ATMs will be temporarily out of service due to system upgrades. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. You may access your accounts 24/7 via online banking or our mobile app. FITZGERALD: Unavailable Monday, Nov. 4th Fitzgerald ATM Location: 212 E Central Ave Fitzgerald GA 31750 Please note Ocilla ATM located at 120 E 4th St, Ocilla, GA 31774 will be available to use as normal during this upgrade. HAWKINSVILLE: Unavailable Tuesday, Nov....

It can be a bit overwhelming to understand all of the terms you’ll hear tossed about regarding cybersecurity. Just a few include malware, ransomware, phishing, worm, and many more. So while we can’t explain all things cybersecurity in this article, our goal here is to give you an overview of many of the more common terms. Malware – This includes viruses, worms, and Trojan Horses. These are software programs that infect your machine and carry malicious codes to destroy the data...

What can you do with Mobile Banking? Convenience is always good, especially when it comes to your finances. Mobile Banking puts the power of managing your accounts right in the palm of your hand. You can complete most of the same tasks as you do within Online Banking from your smartphone: Deposit personal checks without coming to a bank office using Mobile Deposit Quickly check account balances right when you need to Transfer money between your accounts Instantly review...

As part of our commitment to remain on the cutting edge of banking technology, we are pleased to announce that we are upgrading our computer processing system. Our enhanced system will help us continue to provide the extraordinary customer service you have come to expect while enabling us to offer the most up-to-date products and services. Enhancement Time frame: Start: Thursday, May 23, 2019, at 4 p.m. Finish: Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at 8 a.m. All PFB offices will be closed on...

Prepare for your Online Bill Pay upgrade on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. During PFB’s system enhancement, which is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, through Tuesday, May 28, 2019, your Bill Pay will be disrupted for a short time. This system enhancement DOES NOT require you to re-enter your existing biller relationships or alter your recurring or future dated payments. For eBill users, there WILL be one additional step required, and you may temporarily receive a paper bill in...