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Scammers use many tactics to steal money—including paying people with fake checks. The phony checks can look like real business checks, personal checks, cashier’s checks or money orders—and be for large sums of money. In a fake check scam, a person you don’t know asks you to deposit a check and send money or gift cards to another person. They may say you need to pay taxes or fees or buy supplies. Common check scams: In these scams, the potential victim gets “paid” by...

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...

Community Bankers Association of Georgia Elects Eli Tinsley to the Board of Directors of Community Bankers Association of Georgia Eli Tinsley, President/CEO, Planters First Bank, Cordele, was elected to the Board of Directors of Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) representing the Southern Division. Nominations for the 2023-24 CBA Board of Directors were announced and approved at CBA’s Annual convention held June 7 – 11, 2023, at The Charleston Place in Charleston, SC....

As you prepare for your next vacation, it's important to consider the potential cyber risks you may face while using technology. Whether you're sharing photos online or finding lodging through an app, it's essential to take steps to keep your information safe from cybercriminals. Here are some simple practices to keep in mind before and during your trip: Before You Go: - Travel lightly: Limit the number of devices you bring on your trip. - Check your settings: Review the privacy...

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...