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Planters First Bank: The Secret to our Success is our Customers In the sphere of community banking, Planters First Bank has carved out a unique space that goes far beyond offering a comprehensive suite of financial services. Its connection to the people it serves has recently been recognized with the 2023 Best of Georgia Award—an honor bestowed by those very customers. President Eli Tinsley of Planters First Bank encapsulates the ethos that has earned the bank such esteemed regard:...

As we approach the holiday season, we take a moment to reflect on the past year and the experiences that have shaped our journey. In the spirit of gratitude, we extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a Christmas filled with joy, peace, and cherished moments. On behalf of the Board of Directors and Management, I want to express our sincere appreciation for your continued support and partnership throughout the year. May this festive season bring you the gift of...

Planters First Bank proudly announces the 2023-2024 October Educator Spotlight for Pulaski County Schools. This spotlight program is held in conjunction with the Pulaski County School System through their nomination and directional process on choosing the educator for the monthly spotlight that will run from September through April of each school year. Congratulations, Nancy Walker, for being selected as this month’s spotlight! Nancy Walker is originally from Alabama. She has a...

We’re shelling out some yummy treats! Planters First Bank urges everyone to stop by your local banking center during Georgia Peanut Bank Week to learn more about Georgia peanuts. Peanut samples and recipes will be available throughout the week. The Georgia Peanut Commission and Georgia Bankers Association will join forces Oct. 16-20, 2023, to promote the 47th Annual Georgia Peanut Bank Week. Financial institutions and local banks across the state will offer a tribute to Georgia’s...

Have you seen? We've lit our Cordele Banking Center pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a collaboration of national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies working together to promote breast cancer awareness, share information on the disease, and provide greater access to services. To learn more, please visit https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/ Here are three ways to make the most of...

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...

Switch to a Planters First Bank Discover® Debit card this November and get a chance to win big! 2023 Big Green Egg Sweepstakes Stop by our New Warner Robins Banking Center today! As a Planters First Bank Discover Debit cardholder, you are automatically eligible to participate in our Debit & Win It Holiday Sweepstakes. To take part in the 2023 Big Green Egg Sweepstakes, all you have to do is open a new personal checking account with a Discover® debit card at our Warner Robins...

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...

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...