By Bob Vandenbergh, COO
With all the recent media coverage on financial institutions, have you been considering switching banks? If so, consider your local community bank. You might think that switching banks is a complicated process but, at Lakeland Bank, we make it simple. We have an easy to follow “
Switch Kit" that provides all of the information you need to move your finances from one bank to another.
Just follow these four steps to switch today!
Step 1: Open a New Account with Lakeland Bank
Prior to opening a new bank account, take the tiime to explore the different banking products.
Step 2: Switch Your Direct Deposit
• Print out and complete the
Direct Deposit Form.
• Take the form to your employer’s payroll department.
• Print out and complete an
Automatic Payment Change Form for each automatic payment you have set-up (such as your monthly car loan or mortgage payments).
• Ensure that all checks and transactions have cleared before you close the account.
• Print out and complete the Account Closing Form.
If you have any questions about our Switch Kit, call us at 866-224-1379 for assistance. You can also visit us online at
lakelandbank.com or stop by any of our
office locations.