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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.

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


Guaranty Free Checking

  • No monthly service charge
  • MasterMoney™ Debit Card available
  • Unlimited number of checks and deposits
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    • No monthly service charge
    • Minimum to open account is $50.00
    • Unlimited ATM access at First Guaranty Bank Service24 ATM locations
    • Service24 ATM, First Guaranty Bank's 24-hour banking service
    • Free internet banking
    • Free bill pay
    • Check images are available for an additional $4.00 a month (Front of checks and deposits only)
    • Overdraft Privilege

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Guaranty Plus Checking

For our Customers who want a low cost checking account that earns interest with additional benefits

  • $100.00 minimum deposit
  • Unlimited check writing and deposits
  • Free Service24 ATM card and MasterMoney debit card
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    • Check and deposit images with monthly statements (Front of checks and deposits only)
    • Free Traveler's Checks or Stop Pays
    • No annual fee for overdraft protection
    • No charge for 1st order only of FGB "Corporate Image" checks
    • Free small safe box for one year with auto-debit payment (Subject to availability)
    • Balances below $1,500 will incur a $15.00 monthly service fee
    • Balances of $1,500.00 or greater earn a varible interest rate calculated on the average daily collected balance (Rates are determined by First Guaranty Bank and are subject to change daily)
    • Free Internet Banking
    • 24 hour ATM access
    • Free Bill Pay
    • Free 24 hour Telephone Banking
    • Overdraft Privilege

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50 Plus Checking

Offering a convenient checking account to our customers that are 50 years of age and over

  • No monthly service charge
  • Images of checks and deposits with monthly statements
  • MasterMoney™ Debit Card available
  • More information
    • Minimum to open account is $50.00
    • Unlimited checkwriting and deposits
    • Unlimited ATM access at First Guaranty Bank Service24 ATM locations
    • Free internet banking
    • Free bill pay
    • Overdraft Privilege
    • Images of checks and deposits
    • No monthly service charge
    • Free corporate image checks
    • 0.25% bonus on Certificate of Deposit (Excluding promotional Certificate of Deposit)

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Health Savings Account

A tax-exempt account where funds grow to pay for medical expenses.  Created to give control back to consumers and lower healthcare costs.  Works like a checking account.  Consumer can use checks or debit card for qualified medical purchases.

  • $100.00 minimum opening deposit
  • Unlimited check writing for qualified medical expenses
  • FREE MasterMoney debit card
  • Check and deposit images with monthly statements
  • Free Internet Banking
  • 24 hour ATM access
  • Free Bill Pay

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