Tired of high fees and second-rate service? Maybe you're moving or getting married...there are lots of reasons to leave your bank and come to the Island. Think switching is a big hassle? It doesn't have to be. In fact, we can help you make the move in just three easy steps.
1. Open your Island Checking Account
That's right, first thing. But don't close your current checking account yet: leave it open while old checks clear and you get automatic deposits and payments transferred (we'll help you with these, too). Use your new Island Checking account from now on to write and cash checks, make ATM withdrawals, and bank—even pay bills—online at myislandbanking.com.
Click here for our all-in-one membership and new account form, complete with instructions.
2. Reroute automatic deposits and withdrawals
to your Island Checking Account
If your paychecks or other deposits were going directly into your old bank account, click here to redirect them to your Island Checking account.
Still cashing paychecks? Talk to your payroll office about direct deposit...it's the fastest, safest way to get your money.
Now let's address payments being automatically withdrawn from your account: phone bills, health club dues, loans and insurance, etc. You can notify these firms to switch deductions to your new Island Checking account. Or, you can cancel those arrangements and use our free online banking and bill payment service, myislandbanking.com (free with direct deposit). With online bill payment, you—not the company receiving payment—control the timing and amount of payments. Plus you still get to skip checkwriting, late payments and postage.
To stop automatic payments and enroll in online bill payment: Click here to cancel automatic withdrawals. Click here to enroll in myislandbanking.com.
To keep but reroute your current automatic payment deductions: Click here to notify payees you want your automatic payments to be withdrawn from your Island Checking account.
When your automated deposits and withdrawals have successfully switched to your Island Checking account,
it's time for the final step.
3. Close your old bank account for good
Make sure all outstanding checks have cleared so you don't get hit with "bounced check" fees after you leave. Then click here to let them know you're closing your account(s) and want a check for any remaining funds.
We told you it was easy. And if you need any more help, we're here to lend a hand—in-person or by phone, email or US mail. That's just a preview of the friendly, caring service you'll get at the Island. So go ahead...make the switch right now!