Tell-A-Friend about checking accounts at Gate City Bank. When your friend opens a checking account, you’ll both receive a FREE gift! Learn More
Tell-A-Friend about checking accounts at Gate City Bank. When your friend opens a checking account, you’ll both receive a FREE gift! Learn More
October 10, 2019
Phishing is when you get emails, texts, or calls that seem to be from companies or people you know. But they're actually from scammers. They want you to click on a link or give personal information (like a password) so that they can steal your money or identity, and maybe get access to your computer. The fraudsters often pressure victims to act quickly by saying something bad will happen if they do not comply.
October 3, 2019
When choosing a username and password, keep these best practices in mind to protect your identity.
October 3, 2019
How soon is too soon to talk to your kids or grandkids about money? If they are old enough to ask for a toy or a bike, they are old enough to start learning financial lessons that will last a lifetime.
September 17, 2019
We all know the importance of a credit score and want to provide tips on how to improve your credit score.
September 17, 2019
Five questions first-time buyers should consider before purchasing a home. We encourage consumers to consider these questions before beginning your housing quest.
September 17, 2019
We want to help educate consumers on the growing threat of phishing. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report victims lost nearly $30 million due to phishing scams in 2017 compared to $8 million just two years earlier.
September 17, 2019
There is a growing threat of fake check scams and the steps consumers can take to protect themselves. Checks may seem like a relic of the past, but according to the most recent Federal Reserve Payments study, banks process nearly 18 billion checks annually. And, according to data from both the banking industry and government agencies, check fraud is on the rise.
September 17, 2019
With the brutal winter season fast approaching, we are encouraging customers to adequately prepare for the season by assessing their home’s risk and developing emergency plans to protect against a potential storm.
September 17, 2019
For many young adults, college is the first time they are in control of the majority of their finances. As freshmen across the country embark on their new adventure, we have highlighted eight tips to help ease their transition to financial independence. Striking the balance between spending and saving can be particularly hard when you are focused on everything else that comes with college life, but it is important to keep a close watch on your spending habits from day one. There’s no better time than the first year of college to establish good money habits and take control of your financial future.
September 17, 2019
More than 70 percent of the nation’s taxpayers received a tax refund averaging nearly $3,000 in 2019, according to the Internal Revenue Service, and it is anticipated they will get a similar amount this year. As Americans receive their refunds, we have highlighted seven tips to help customers use the money wisely.