Account Transfer Kit (Page 2 of 5) in pdf

Account Transfer Checklist

Thank you for choosing to bank with Texas Regional Bank. We’re dedicated to ensuring that your transition is

a smooth one. The five easy steps below will guide you through the process of switching accounts to us.

Get Organized

❒ Step 1

In Step 1, you will:

• Gather all pertinent information about your existing account.

• Review your last few statements and note all automatic payments. (Remember to leave sufficient funds to

cover any outstanding checks or pending automatic payments.) Note: keep in mind that not all automatic

payments that you have previously established occur on a monthly basis. For example, insurance payments,

automobile association dues and federal and state tax returns/payments can occur on irregular intervals such

as bi-monthly, quarterly or even an annual basis.

❒ Step 2

Move Your Direct Deposit & Automatic Payments

In Step 2, you will:

• Prepare to move your direct deposit by completing the

Direct Deposit Transfer

Letter. Note: you may be asked

to fill out an additional form by the party making the direct deposit.

• To transfer social security direct deposit, you can either call Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 or

go to

• Set up new automatic payments. You can use our

Automatic Payment Transfer

Letter, or consider our

Personal Internet Banking with Free Bill Pay as an alternative that gives you more control over your money.

(If you’re setting up more than one automatic payment, print or make additional copies of the

Automatic

Payment Transfer Letter

for each automatic payment.)

❒ Step 3

Close Your Old Account

In Step 3, you will:

• Confirm all checks have cleared and all automatic payments have been made.

• Complete the

Account Closure Request Letter

and send it to your old bank. (Remember that some financial

institutions may require you to fill out additional forms.) If your account is an interest-bearing account, please

consider your account closing date carefully.

• Destroy any unused checks, ATM/debit and credit cards, and deposit slips associated with your old accounts.

• Start using your new Texas Regional Bank account.

❒ Step 4

Keep Copies For Your Records

In Step 4, you will:

• Remember to keep a copy of all documents, letters and forms for your personal records.

❒ Step 5

Transfer Other Accounts

In Step 5, you will:

• Consider making your financial life less complicated by transferring other accounts to Texas Regional

Bank. Our banking specialists will be better able to help you manage your finances and find ways to make

your money work harder for you.

• Call us at (956) 428-7400 or (361) 325-5646, visit one of our branches or visit us online at us. Texas

Regional and we will be happy to assist you.

We’re here to help you make the switch an easy one.

Thanks again for choosing Texas Regional Bank

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