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2023 GEORGIA NATION FAIR TICKETS SWEEPSTAKES Stop by our New Warner Robins Banking Center today! We are excited to introduce the 2023 Georgia National Fair Tickets Sweepstakes by Planters First Bank! To participate, simply open a new personal checking account with a Discover® debit card at our Warner Robins Banking Center, located at 361 S. Houston Lake Road, from Monday, September 18, 2023, to Friday, September 29, 2023. A new checking account opened during this period...

Conversations is a chat communication feature for our customers through Online & Mobile Banking. Here you can ask a Solution Center Representative about any transactions you might see in your accounts. It’s safe, it’s secure, and you chat with a real person. Best of all, Conversations is already built into your account. You can access it on your phone, tablet, or computer. Start a Conversation Today! Simply follow the “Message” icon within your Online Banking Profile to start...

Planters First Bank will close several of our locations on Wednesday, August 30th, at Noon for our team's and customers' safety, with the potential of delayed openings on Thursday, August 31st. Cordele 1620 East 16th Avenue Cordele, GA 31015 Ocilla 120 East 4th Street Ocilla, GA 31774 Fitzgerald 212 East Central Ave Fitzgerald, GA 31750 Stay Safe! We recommend that you stay informed about the status of your local banking center by regularly checking our website or the...

We are excited to announce our 2023 Debit & Win It Sweepstakes. More swipes, more chances to win! Use your Planters First Bank Discover® Debit card between August 1 and October 31 to be automatically entered to win monthly prizes. You’ll receive one entry for every purchase made with your Planters First Bank Discover debit card during the associated promotional period- it’s that simple! For more information, click here to see Official Rules. August – Five winners will...

We are thrilled to share with you that Planters First Bank has been nominated for #BESTofGEORGIA! We are honored to have been recognized in this way, and we couldn't have done it without the support of our amazing customers and community. If you believe we deserve to win, we would be grateful if you could take a moment to cast your vote for us. Thank you for your support! Click Here or the Image to Vote

City of Hawkinsville's Sara Myers recently presented the Community Banking Month Proclamation to Planters First Bank and SunMark Bank on behalf of the City's Commissioners declaring April as Community Banking Month for the City of Hawkinsville. #CommunityBankingMonth #HawkinsvilleGA #pfbcares #banklocal Why Does Where You Bank Matters? The money you put into a community bank stays in your community. You get extra personalized, human, support along with the tech you...

June is National Homeownership Month, and it’s an opportune time to reflect on the many benefits of owning your own home. Not only does homeownership provide a sense of pride and accomplishment, but it also sets you on the path to a more secure financial future. Owning a home brings a great sense of accomplishment and pride, but it also has significant financial benefits. It is a big step towards a financially stable future. When it comes to helping you purchase your new home, or...

Middle Georgia (May 2023) - Planters First Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of W.D. "Dey" Palmer IV as the Market President for Perry. Palmer will be based in the Perry Office located at 1400 Sam Nunn Boulevard. A native of Mitchell County, Palmer graduated from Mercer University with a bachelor's and master's degree. Additionally, he is a graduate of Georgia Banking School and LSU Banking School. Eli Tinsley, Bank President & CEO, had the following to say, "Palmer has built an...

Middle Georgia (May 2023) - Planters First Bank is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Rusty Slade to Chief Operating Officer. In this expanded role, Slade will be responsible for overseeing loan operations, deposit operations, information security, and project management. Slade has held many roles with Planters First Bank during his 30+ years of service, most recently serving as Chief Information Officer. Slade is a graduate of South Georgia Technical College, Georgia...

Planters First Bank is joining the national effort to protect seniors from becoming victims of fraud and financial abuse by offering Safe Banking for Seniors workshops within the communities we serve and by providing free online resources. Each year older customers lose approximately $2.9 billion to fraud, but it is suspected that number is drastically underestimated because only 1 in 44 seniors report financial abuse. Safe Banking for Seniors is a new financial education program...

Middle Georgia (May 2023) – “We are thrilled to open a new state-of-the-art office in Warner Robins. This new location was built to support our awesome customers, increase our presence in the Warner Robins market, and benefit those that want to bank with a community bank that has the service you expect and technology you want,” said Eli Tinsley, President, and Chief Executive Officer at Planters First Bank. Click here to view the photo gallery Welcoming Banking...

Middle Georgia (May 2023) - Planters First Bank is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Chris Howe to Chief Credit Officer. Eli Tinsley, Bank President & CEO, stated, "Chris' experience, leadership, and vision have been instrumental in implementing operating efficiencies for lending, streamlining processes, and setting the stage for our continued growth. As Chief Credit Officer, we are confident that Chris will continue to be a vital asset in helping Planters First Bank achieve our...