Spam filters are helpful—until they hide something you actually needed to see. Whether it’s an email from Bank Independent, a statement update, or a confirmation you’ve been waiting on, a misplaced message can create unnecessary frustration.

The good news? You can “whitelist” trusted senders so future emails go straight to your inbox. Below is a simple, step-by-step guide for the most common email providers used by our customers.

Bank Independent was recently named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama for the sixth consecutive year. This annual program, now in its fourteenth year, was created by Business Alabama magazine and Best Companies Group to recognize employers that demonstrate excellence in workplace culture, employee satisfaction, and overall employee experience.

Bank Independent was proud to recognize two students from Athens State University as recipients of the 2025 Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship. The pair were honored at a reception hosted by Bank Independent and Athens State representatives.

Six University of North Alabama students were recognized by representatives from Bank Independent and UNA as the 2025 recipients of the Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship.

Bank Independent has been named one of the 2025 Best Banks to Work For. American Banker has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify banks that excel at creating positive and supportive workplaces for employees. This is the seventh consecutive year that Bank Independent has made the list. The survey and awards program is designed to identify and honor banks with the best cultures for helping employees thrive.

Bank Independent is proud to recognize two students from Northwest Shoals Community College as recipients of the 2025 Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship. The students were honored at a reception hosted by Bank Independent and NWSCC representatives.

The Helping Hands Foundation and Bank Independent will kick off the 15th annual Toy Share drive on Monday, November 3rd for area children. Between November 3 and November 28, the Bank will accept donations of new, unwrapped toys at all Bank Independent locations. You can also donate monetarily through PayPal. All items will be distributed to local children in need through partner organizations across North Alabama.

It should come as easily as fastening your seat belt on a plane, 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 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.

Palm Beach Gardens, FL (October 14, 2025) – Most Loved Workplace® has released the 2025 America’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®. The rankings, published as a custom content feature in the Wall Street Journal, highlight 100 organizations across industries that are transforming employee experience and redefining retention strategies in today’s economy. Bank Independent was ranked #32 on this prestigious list, which recognizes employers where people truly love to work. It is the fourth consecutive year that Bank Independent has appeared on the list.

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank, a loved one, the government or law enforcement. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $12.5 billion to phishing scams and other fraud in 2024 — an increase of 25% over 2023.