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Check Card Controls

Protect your check card transactions against fraud and cap your personal spending.

Do even more from a single convenient platform!

Our upgraded card experience puts more control, convenience and safety in your hands. From instant card activations, to clearer merchant transaction information, to robust fraud protections, now you can do even more from one convenient place - no separate app required!

Ready to enroll? Just look for Check Card Controls under the menu in online banking and or mobile banking app.

Feel More Empowered

Control your cards on your terms.

  • Turn your cards on/off at your discretion.
  • Know where every card is stored online.
  • Set spending limits based on location, amount, merchant type and transaction type.
  • Create travel plan notifications for your financial institution.
  • Easily dispute transactions.

Discover More Convenience

Enhanced features enable a smoother user experience.

  • Enjoy 24/7 access to your cards.
  • Easily add cards to digital wallets.
  • Access card credentials without needing your physical card.
  • Withdraw cash from ATMs without needing your card.
  • Activate cards instantly so there's no more waiting on new or replacement cards.
  • Apply for and receive a digital card instantly.
  • View, manage and redeem rewards.

Find More Clarity

Deeper insights into spending means deeper understanding.

  • Gain total transparency into every transaction with clear merchant names.
  • Keep track of spending with a glance.
  • View merchant name, logo, exact location on map and contact information.
  • Contact merchants directly based on transactions. View spend by what, when and where.

Feel More Secure

Use your card confidently with uncompromising fraud protection.

  • Report lost or stolen cards in a couple of clicks.
  • Immediately turn off a lost or stolen card.

Ready to get started? Download our Mobile Banking App

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