Planters First Bank Enhances Digital Security Moving to ".BANK" Domain

At Planters First Bank, your security is our top priority. That’s why, beginning June 1, 2025, we’re making an important change to better protect your personal and financial information online. We're transitioning from bankplanters.com to our new, more secure domain: plantersfirst.bank.

This upgrade to a .BANK domain is more than just a new web address—it’s a commitment to stronger cybersecurity. The .BANK extension is exclusive to verified banks and is designed to help protect against phishing, fraud, and other online threats. When you see ".BANK” in our website and email addresses, you can feel confident you’re interacting with the real Planters First Bank.

Our email addresses and website will now end in .BANK

• Old domain: bankplanters.com
• New domain: plantersfirst.bank

Any messages sent to our old email addresses will be automatically forwarded, and visits to our old website will redirect to the new one. However, we recommend updating your bookmarks and contact list to reflect the change.

This upgrade is just one more way we're working to keep you and your finances safe in an increasingly digital world.

What is .BANK?
.BANK is a specialized domain exclusively available to verified banks. It serves as a symbol of trust and security, offering an additional layer of protection for our website and email communications. When you visit plantersfirst.bank, you can be confident that you are interacting with the official Planters First Bank.

According to the American Bankers Association (ABA), banking has remained one of the most phished industries for more than a decade. Publicly available, unrestricted, and inexpensive domains (e.g., .com, .net) enable bad actors to easily obtain lookalike domains to execute business email compromises, phishing and spoofing attacks that lead to data breaches, identity theft, and financial fraud.

With the .BANK visual authentication cue in place, consumers can quickly confirm emails and websites are real, and avoid interactions that could lead to identity theft and financial fraud. This authentication is also an additional layer of protection for internal and vendor communications, helping to further secure against potential breaches.

Why is .BANK more secure?
Unlike generic domains like .com or .net, .BANK domains undergo rigorous verification processes to authenticate financial institutions. This stringent validation helps:

• Prevent cybercriminals from creating fraudulent bank websites

• Safeguard against phishing attempts and email fraud

• Ensure that all communications from Planters First Bank are genuine and secure

Why haven’t all banks moved to .BANK?
The decision to transition to a .BANK domain varies among financial institutions. At Planters First Bank, we prioritize the security and trust of our customers. By adopting .BANK, we demonstrate our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity.

Do I need to do anything differently now?
Once our new web address is live, you'll notice that our URL ends with .BANK instead of .COM. It's important to verify this change in the URL for added security. All email correspondence and system alert messages will also use the .BANK extension. Rest assured, our .COM email addresses will automatically forward to our new .BANK email addresses, and our .COM address will redirect to our new .BANK site seamlessly.

This move underscores our dedication to safe and secure banking practices. We are excited to continue serving you with enhanced protection and reliability through our new domain, plantersfirst.bank.