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OVERDRAFT PROTECTION PROGRAM

 

Overdraft protection is available on any FIRST GUARANTY BANK Checking account to give our customers protection against returned checks. Select from one of the four plans to ensure you will never suffer the embarrassment of a returned check. Once you have given us the approval, we can handle your transactions for you immediately. You will have the convenience of writing a check knowing there will be sufficient funds in your account as you need them. Overdraft protection means peace of mind to you and protection not only for your checking account but to your credit and reputation as well. This is a small price to pay for the many benefits of this service. The annual fee will be assed at plan acceptance. Funds availability is subject to collected funds in account.

 

 

Plan 1

 

 

You have the flexibility of covering overdrafts from another First Guaranty Bank Checking account, Super NOW account or savings account. You can authorize First Guaranty Bank to transfer only the exact amount needed in your account to avoid an overdrawn status and costly NSF charges. This plan is in effect as long as your designated accounts are in good standing. The cost to you is $30.00 annually. Consumer accounts are charged a $7.00 fee for each daily transfer. Commercial accounts are charged a $15 fee for each daily transfer.

 

Plan 2

 

 

This Plan is available to all customers who have both a First Guaranty Bank Visa or MasterCard and a checking account. Anytime your account is overdrawn, the Overdraft Protection Program will access your Visa or MasterCard line of credit in increments of $100 to cover your overdraft. It is always accessible as long as your credit card agreement is in good standing, and you are within your credit limit. There is a $30.00 annual fee which we debit from your checking account, no NSF charges and only a 4% cash advance fee each time you use this feature.

 

Plan 3

 

 

If you would like to use any Visa or MasterCard other than a First Guaranty Bank card to protect your First Guaranty Bank checking account, you now have capability through Plan 3. We can access your line of credit in increments of $100.00 whenever your account is overdrawn to ensure your checking account remains in good standing. Consumer accounts are charged a $7.00 fee for each daily transfer. Commercial accounts are charged a $15 fee for each daily transfer. The annual fee is $50.00 on consumer and commercial accounts. All fees are debited from your checking account. Applicable fees from your current bankcard issuer may also apply, and the service remains in effect as long as your credit card is current.

 

Plan 4

 

 

This plan is available to all Commercial customers who have both a FGB Commercial Line of Credit and a checking account. Anytime your commercial checking account is overdrawn, the Overdraft Protection Plan will access your Commercial Line of Credit in increments of $100.00 to cover your overdraft. It is always accessible as long as your Commercial Line of Credit is in good standing, and you are within your credit limit. There is a $50.00 annual fee and a $15.00 processing fee for each transfer. Applicable fees from your Commercial Line of Credit may also apply, and the service remains in effect as long as your Commercial Line of Credit is current.

Account transfers are subject to normal service charges and account transaction regulations.

We offer a variety of business checking accounts; one to fit your needs with monthly (month-end) statements including images of your checks and deposits.

Products

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Business Free Checking

  • Minimum to open account is $100.00
  • Up to 200 items; including checks, deposits and items deposited per month. After 200 charge is $0.50 per item.
  • No minimum balance requirements
  • Images of checks and deposits (front only) with monthly statement
  • More information

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Sole Proprietor Super Now Account

  • Minimum to open account is $100.00
  • Earns market rate of interest set by the bank
  • Balances below $1,000.00 earn interest at a rate of 0.25% less than the current market rate up to the rate paid on our regular savings account
  • $10.00 maintenance fee if balance falls below $1,000.00 during statement cycle
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    • $0.15 per posted check and deposit, $0.15 per item deposited, $3.00 per returned item, $4.00 statement charge
    • Free internet banking
    • Overdraft Privilege
    • Free bill pay
    • Free e-statements available

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Business Relationship Checking

  • Minimum to open account is $100
  • Free e-statement
  • Images of checks and deposits
  • Additional features when linked with other First Guaranty Bank products
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    • Free safe deposit box for 1 year with auto debit (Subject to availibility)
    • No service charge for accounts that maintain a daily balance of $2,500.00 or more or a total combined minimum of $25,000.00 or more in linked accounts (CD's, Savings, IRAs and Loans). A $15.00 monthly service charge will be assessed on this account if the minimum daily balance is not maintained.
    • Unlimited checkwriting and deposits.
    • Annual fee on FGB credit card waived.
    • Employees of your buisness are eligible for our Guaranty at work account:
      • Free MasterMoneyâ„¢ Debit Card
      • Free Service24 ATM card
      • Free internet banking
      • Overdraft Privilege
      • Free Bill Pay
      • Free ACH transactions

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Non-Profit Organization

Committed to serving the needs of our community, we offer the following account to non-profit community organizations:

  • Minimum to open account is $100.00
  • No regular monthly maintenance charge
  • No minimum balance requirements
  • More information

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For information and disclosures regarding your deposit accounts, request a copy of the Your Deposit Account brochure from one of our convenient banking center locations.

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