Sheffield, Ala. – Thursday, July 21, 2022 – Bank Independent, headquartered in Sheffield, Ala, is proud to announce the promotion of Nikki Randolph to Executive Administration Officer.

Sheffield, Ala. – Tuesday, July 19, 2022 – Bank Independent, headquartered in Sheffield, Ala, is proud to announce the internal promotion of Karen Tidwell to Area Sales Leader for Lawrence, Limestone and Morgan counties.

Sheffield, Ala. – Thursday, July 14, 2022 – Bank Independent, headquartered in Sheffield, Ala, is proud to announce the internal promotion of Selina Swinea to Area Sales Leader for Colbert, Franklin and Lauderdale counties.

Sheffield, Ala. – Thursday, June 30, 2022 – Bank Independent has become certified as a Most Loved Workplace®, backed by Best Practice Institute (BPI) research and analysis. Most Loved Workplace® validation provides the most comprehensive look at workplace sentiment for organizations today.

When it comes to money, children need to be taught the value of a dollar at an early age. It may seem like a daunting task, but with a little guidance and patience, parents can help their children create healthy financial habits that will last a lifetime. In this post, we'll discuss some tips for teaching your kids about banking and money management. We'll also provide some helpful resources for further reading. Let's get started!

Sheffield, Ala. – Thursday, June 30, 2022 – Bank Independent has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-In-State Banks 2022. This is the third consecutive year Bank Independent has appeared on the list. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on June 21st, 2022 and can currently be viewed on the Forbes website.

Like it or not, the banking industry is a big business. But as a customer, you have the power to make a real difference by banking with a local institution.

Here are just a few reasons why keeping your money close to home makes a big difference:

Almost everyone has experienced it: getting a check, putting it in a safe place, then forgetting to grab it before the bank closes. Fortunately, you can deposit a check (and even cash) at select deposit-taking ATMs any time of the day or night. Check out which Bank Independent locations have Sync Deposit ATMs.

Sheffield, Ala. – Wednesday, June 15, 2022 – Bank Independent will launch its ninth annual School Share drive on June 27th to benefit local school children through the “$5 Helps Carry the Cost” campaign. School supplies and donations will be accepted at all locations of Bank Independent, by PayPal and through scheduled collection events until July 15. Bank Independent works with local partner organizations across their seven-county footprint to ensure donations are distributed to area families in need.

Sheffield, Ala., Thursday, June 2, 2022 — As a part of their 75^th Anniversary Celebration, Bank Independent is giving back to the organizations that make a positive difference in the communities they serve.