It should come as easily as airline safety, so buckle up for this one. Despite the fact that check use has declined by 25%, reports of check fraud have soared. In fact, they’ve nearly doubled since 2021. Criminals are becoming more sophisticated and finding new ways to steal your financial information to gain access to, and fly off with your money. Bank Independent is committed to helping our customers use checks safely.
Bank Independent is excited to announce the appointment of Adam Compton as Chief Financial Officer. Compton brings over 30 years of capital markets and operational experience, offering strategic insight and financial leadership to his new role at the bank.
Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing worse. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $10 billion to phishing scams and other fraud in 2023—an increase of 13.6% over 2022.
New York, NY (October 2, 2024) – Newsweek Magazine today published the annual America’s Top Most Loved Workplaces® list, developed by Most Loved Workplace®, a division of Best Practice Institute (BPI). Bank Independent was ranked #54. This marks the fourth annual Most Loved Workplace® list. This year, the list has expanded to the Top 200, reflecting companies' growing commitment to prioritizing employee sentiment and creating workplaces that employees love.
Bank Independent banker Victor Alves graduated from the year-long Campus to Career (C2C) professional development program on July 26th and was officially welcomed into his new role in credit administration as a credit analyst.
The 11th annual Helping Hands Foundation and Bank Independent School Share drive conducted from July 1 through July 19 contributed a total of $3,109 in cash and an additional 1,322 school supply items to local partner organizations.
Bank Independent, a leading financial institution in North Alabama, has been named the top bank in Alabama by Forbes. This prestigious recognition underscores the bank’s commitment to exceptional customer service and community investment.
In today's fast-paced financial world, you deserve more than just standard banking services. You deserve personalized care and attention when it comes to managing your wealth. That's where Bank Independent's Private Banking comes in - a premium level of banking designed to cater specifically to your unique needs and aspirations.
As a trusted community bank, Bank Independent has been helping families achieve their housing dreams for over 75 years, and we'd love to be part of your homeownership journey too!
In the aftermath of the tornado outbreak on April 27, 2011, the team members at Bank Independent saw an opportunity to step up and support our local communities during a critical time of need. That's when the Helping Hands program was born - an initiative designed to lend a hand to neighbors who were in a position of need.
