Make The Switch!

We are so pleased to have you as a customer of Farmers & Traders Bank. We also know how important it is to have all your information transfer easily and smoothly. This kit has all the tools to make this convenient and simple.

Please contact us if you have any questions or need our assistance in any way at 606-668-3115 or bshelton@middleforkfinancialgroup.com.

Here’s the steps:

1. Open your account at Farmers & Traders Bank
   
2. Switch or Start Direct Deposit
   It’s the easiest way to go. Use the Direct Deposit Authorization form to switch your direct deposit from another financial institution or to get it started. Come payday, the money’s just there. PRESTO!
   
3. Balance your old account
   Stop using your old account at the other financial institution, and let all your outstanding checks clear. This might take up to 10 days. Destroy your old unused checks, deposit slips and your old ATM and Debit cards.
   
4. Change your automatic payments to your account at our bank
   Use the automatic withdrawal form to change any automatic withdrawals or payments you have debited from your old account. Don’t forget any payments that use your old Debit Card number.
   
5. Close your old account
   Once your direct deposits start coming to your Farmers & Traders Bank checking account and all of your checks have cleared your previous account, submit the Request to Close Account form to your old bank. Our great benefits and friendly service will make you forget about them in no time!

Click here to download the Switch Kit

Complete this form and provide it to your employer’s Human Resources Payroll Department.

I ____________ have closed my checking account with ______________ effective ________________.
(Your Name) (Old Bank)

I hereby authorize my direct deposit to be changed from my current checking account #_________________ at _______________________ to my new Farmers & Traders Bank account as listed below:

Checking Account#:__________________________
ABA Routing #: 042104579
Effective Date: ______________________________

Checking Account#:___________________________
Amount/Percent to be deposited:__________________

Savings Account#:____________________________
Amount/Percent to be deposited:_________________

If you have any questions or if there is a penalty or fee, please contact me at ( ) _______________.

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

_____________________________ _________________________
Your Signature Date

ATTACH A NEW FARMERS & TRADERS BANK VOIDED CHECK HERE

Now that your account is open at Farmers & Traders Bank, you need to balance your old account. Begin with the checking account balance shown on your most recent bank statement. Be as accurate as possible when completing this form.

Enter your current balance on your account statement $________

List the deposits with amounts which were made since your last statement.

Date:________ Amount:_________________
Date:________ Amount:_________________
Date:________ Amount:_________________
Date:________ Amount:_________________
Date:________ Amount:_________________

Enter the total of deposits + $_______________

Subtotal by adding Steps 1 and 2. = $_______________

List all outstanding checks, transfers or withdrawals that are not on your statement. (include any debit card purchases, ATM withdrawals, automatic debits)

Date:________ Amount:_________________
Date:________ Amount:_________________
Date:________ Amount:_________________
Date:________ Amount:_________________
Date:________ Amount:_________________

Enter the total of debits - $________________

Subtract Step 4 from Step 3. = $________________

This amount should match your checkbook balance.

(Note: Make sure all transactions have cleared your account before you close your account.)

Complete this form for EACH company or organization with whom you have arranged for automatic payment. Once completed, mail the form(s) directly to the company or organization. Bring the addresses envelopes to our office and we will mail them for you, at no cost!

I ____________ have closed my checking account with ______________
(Your Name) (Old Bank)
effective ________________.

I hereby authorize my automatic withdrawal in the amount of $_________ to be changed from my current checking account #_________________ at _______________________ to my new Farmers & Traders Bank account as listed below:

Checking Account#:__________________________
ABA Routing #: 042104579
Effective Date: ______________________________

Amount to be withdrawn: $_____________

Date of withdrawal:__________________

Address__________________________________

City/State/Zip______________________________

If you have any questions or if there is a penalty or fee, please contact me at ( ) _______________.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

_____________________________ _________________________
Your Signature Joint Account Holder Signature

_____________________________ _________________________
Date Date

ATTACH A NEW FARMERS & TRADERS BANK VOIDED CHECK HERE

Complete all areas of this form to request that your current bank account be closed. Once completed, mail the form(s) directly to your current bank.

To Whom It May Concern:
I request that the following account(s) with your bank be closed:

Account Number: _______________________

Type of Account: (Check One)
_____ Checking _____Savings Other:_____

Account Number: _______________________

Type of Account: (Check One)
_____ Checking _____Savings Other:_____

Account Number: _______________________

Type of Account: _____ Checking _____Savings Other:_____
(circle one)

Please prepare a cashier’s check for the balance of my account. This check should be payable and mailed to:

Name:__________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________

City/State/Zip:___________________________________________

If you have any questions about my request or if a penalty or fee will be incurred, please contact me at ( ) ________________

Thank you.

_________________________ __________________________
Customer Signature Joint Account Holder Signature

Date:­_____________________ Date:_____________________