Great Nations Bank

read moreWay it Should Be! is not just a slogan but a way of life at Great Nations Bank. We are committed to provide high quality, high tech services and products in a friendly, community oriented atmosphere, catering to the financial needs of a diverse market. We are involved in the markets we serve through active participation in a variety of community organizations, both civic and charitable. Our Financial Responsibility workshops empower individuals to become responsible users of credit. We establish profitable financial relationships by providing superior quality service with cutting edge technology, creating a winning scenario for the clients we serve, our employees, and our shareholders.

read moreGreat Nations Bank is a full-service community bank. We provide personal relationship banking, combined with a full line of banking products and services to make your banking enjoyable, convenient and secure. By operation of federal law, beginning January 1, 2013, funds deposited in a noninterest-bearing transaction account (including an Interest on Lawyer Trust Account) no longer will receive unlimited deposit insurance coverage by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Beginning January 1, 2013, all of a depositor's accounts at an insured depository institution, including all noninterest-bearing transaction accounts, will be insured by the FDIC up to the standard maximum deposit insurance amount ($250,000), for each deposit insurance ownership category.

read moreWay it Should Be! means we will provide full-service banking with products and services for our business customers, delivered with the personal attention you want and deserve. Whether you are a sole proprietor or a large corporation, our checking accounts will meet your needs. Certificates of Deposit and Simplified Employee Pension plans are a great way to earn a competitive return on your investment. We offer a wide range of maturity terms and interest rates. A SEP helps you save for retirement while realizing benefits of the tax laws (consult with your tax advisor).

read moreWay it Should Be! means you can bank anywhere, anytime - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with our Online Banking and Bill Pay system. Online Banking allows you the convenience of conducting your banking business from the comfort of your home, office, or wherever you can access a secure Internet connection. Business customers can also access our Commercial Cash Management system, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To enroll in Commercial Cash Management or discuss your business needs, please visit our office at your convenience.

read moreInternet scammers casting about for people's financial information have a new way to lure unsuspecting victims: They go "phishing". According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), phishers send an email or pop-up message that claims to be from a business or organization that you deal with - for example, your Internet Service Provider (ISP), bank, online payment service, or even a government agency. The message usually says that you need to "update" or "validate" your account information. It might threaten some dire consequence if you don't respond.

read moreSection 326 of the USA PATRIOT ACT requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account or changes an existing account. This federal requirement applies to all new customers and current customers. This information is used to assist the United States government in the fight against the funding of terrorism and money-laundering activities. What this means to you: when you open an account or change an existing account, we will ask each person for their name, physical address, mailing address, date of birth, and other information that will allow us to identify them.

read moreWe are taking the necessary precautions in our bank lobbies to protect our customers and employees while providing excellent customer service. If you require additional assistance please feel free to contact a customer service employee at 405-310-4900. It is our goal to keep consumers informed and educated to take the right precautions to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft and account fraud. If you have any questions, please contact our bank Monday thru Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm Central Time, or email us at customerservice@greatnationsbank.com.

read moreAccording to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Identity Theft occurs when someone uses your personal information without your permission. This could include your name, Social Security number, credit card number, bank account information, or other identifying information, and the information is used to commit fraud or other crimes. These crimes can damage your credit and cause you countless hours of frustration to clear your name. Over the last few years, the Internet has proven to be a popular way identity thieves can use to conduct scams to trick consumers into divulging their personal information.