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First Federal Bank is located in Fort Payne, Rainsville and Ider. And provides a variety of services for our customers. Our website will help you make an informed decision on the product choices we offer. You may call or stop by and talk to our friendly and courteous staff to obtain greater details on any of the services offered.
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FIRST FEDERAL BANK ** IMPORTANT OVERDRAFT NEWS **
Overdraft Service Changes - What You Need To Know
New Federal Banking Rules Impacting ATM and Everyday Debit Card Transactions
Due to recent changes to Federal regulations, all banks must obtain customer consent before applying overdraft fees on ATM and everyday debit card transactions on consumer accounts.
Previously, when an ATM or debit card transaction exceeded the account balance, the bank would authorize the item to be paid and charge an overdraft fee to the account. As of August 15, 2010, new regulatory changes require First Federal Bank to obtain customer consent to Opt In for overdraft services before applying overdraft fees to the account for ATM or one-time debit card transactions. These new changes do not affect transactions using checks or recurring electronic withdrawals and do not affect business accounts.
Understanding the Changes - You Have a Choice!
It's important to understand how these changes will affect you and your accounts. The new regulations give you a choice to Opt In or Opt Out for overdraft services for ATM and everday debit card transactions. Opt In - You agree to overdraft service for ATM or everyday debit card transactions. Transactions that exceed the account balance may be approved and paid by the bank, and you will be charged an overdraft fee of $25.00 for each item paid.
Opt Out - You decline overdraft services for ATM or everyday debit card transactions. Any ATM or everyday debit card transaction that would exceed your current available account balance will be declined and you will not be charged an ovedraft fee.
Change Your Preference Any Time - You may change your decision to Opt In or Opt Out at any time by notifying the Bank; however, your request is not instantaneous. Overdraft preferences will go into effect at least two business days after the request is received.
Please read about our standard overdraft practices before making your choice and completing the Opt In or Opt Out form.
STANDARD OVERDRAFT PRACTICES
What are the standard overdraft practices that come with my account?
We do authorize and pay overdrafts for the following types of transactions:
After August 15, 2010 we will not authorize and pay overdrafts for the following types of transactions usless you ask us to (see below):
We pay overdrafts at our discretion, which means we do not guarantee that we will always authorize and pay any type of transaction.
If we do not authorize and pay an overdraft, your transaction will be declined.
What fees will I be charged if First Federal Bank pays my overdraft?
Under our standard overdraft practices:
Response Required to Continue Overdraft Service for ATM and Everyday Debit Card Transactions
If you would like us to continue to pay ATM or everyday debit card transactions that would exceed your account balance, we must receive notification from you by August 13, 2010. If we do not hear from you, we will assume you are choosing to Opt Out.
First Federal Bank is providing various methods to make it as easy as possible for you to Opt In or Opt Out. It's your choice! You can Opt In or Opt Out by calling Customer Service at 256-845-1077, or by visiting any First Federal Bank office. Customers affected by these changes will also receive a mailing that will include an Opt In-Opt Out form that can be mailed, dropped by any First Federal Bank office or faxed to 256-845-1152.
If we have not received your response by August 13, 2010, we will assume that you wish to Opt Out of overdraft services for ATM and everyday debit card transactions.
Important Information for Debit Card Users
Visa Debit Card Disclosure
Effective January 1, 2009
Your Visa check card also allows you to conduct transactions on the PULSE debit network, which will generally require you to enter your PIN. Some merchants are authorized to accept non-VISA debit transactions without requiring you to enter your PIN. If you choose to sign to authorize a debit transaction, the transaction will be routed as a Visa tranaction. Provisions of our cardholder agreement that specifically relate to Visa transactions are inapplicable to non-Visa debit transactions.
In performing transactions you may prefer to initiate a VISA transaction instead of a PIN less debit. Examples of tranactions that could be processed either way may include but are not limited to: insurance premiums, utility payments, health care charges, and/or internet based tranactions. Please be aware that non-VISA processed tranactions are not subject to certain protections and rights applicable only on Visa Debit Card tranactions such as charge back rights or zero liability.
Please call 1-256-845-1077 and ask for bookkeeping if you have questions pertaining to this disclosure.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has increased it's coverage to $250,000.00 permanent with the recent enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Consumer Protection Act.
Additional information about FDIC's deposit insurance coverage can be obtained through use of the FDIC's web site (www.fdic.gov) under the tab "Are My Deposits Insured", or by calling the FDIC at 1-877-275-3342.
First Federal Bank Participating in the FDIC's Tranaction Account Guarantee Program
"First Federal Bank is participating in the FDIC's Tranaction Account Guarantee Program. Under that program, through December 31, 2010, all non-interest bearing transaction accounts are fully guaranteed by the FDIC for the entire amount of the account. Coverage under the Tranasction Account Guarantee Program is in addition to and seprate from the coverage available under the FDIC's general deposit insurance rules."
Beware:
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