Bank News
FDIC Insurance Coverage Permanently Increased
FDIC Insurance Coverage Permanently Increased to $250,000 Per Depositor Read more.
Are You In? Opt In for Overdraft Privileges.
Federal lawmakers have created new rules governing overdraft protection programs that go into effect for our customers on August 15, 2010. Read more.
Back to School Book Drive with Bernie's Book Bank!
Lake Forest Bank & Trust is hosting a Back to School Book Drive! Bring your new or gently used children's books into one of our locations from August 23rd until September 11th. These books will be given to children in need in the Chicagoland area. The Downtown Lake Forest, West Lake Forest and Lake Bluff locations all have containers for you to drop off your books in! If you would like to know more about Bernie's Book Bank, visit their website at www.berniesbookbank.org.
An important public service reminder for our customers :
The bank has received recent reports of possible phishing activity taking place. We would like to take the opportunity to provide an important service reminder to all our customers to be mindful of the security of your personal information.
Specifically, please be aware that the bank will NEVER ask for sensitive information via e-mail, text or web. Please do not give information out to someone over the phone or via email.
If you have any doubts or are unsure about any type of communication you have received from us, please call us or come into the bank. For more information on phishing and other types of fraud, please visit our Online Security Center here.
Transaction Account Guarantee Program Notice
Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company is participating in the FDIC's Transaction Account Guarantee Program. Under that program, through December 31, 2010, all noninterest-bearing transaction accounts are fully guaranteed by the FDIC for the entire amount in the account. Coverage under the Transaction Account Guarantee Program is in addition to and separate from the coverage available under the FDIC's general deposit insurance rules.
Important information for our ATM & Debit Cardholders:
INTRODUCING IMPROVED ATM NETWORK ACCESS
To better serve you, we have elected to change our ATM network provider. We are moving from the StarSf® network to the NYCE® network with SUM® and MoneyPass®. This change means surcharge-free ATMs in more locations convenient for you. After July 6th, 2010, if you use a StarSf® ATM you may incur a fee.
To find a SUM® or MoneyPass® ATM near you, use our ATM locator here or go directly to www.sum-atm.com or www.moneypass.com.
Should you have any questions about the surcharge-free ATM network, please do not hesitate to contact us. Call us at (847) 234-2882 or visit any of our locations.
Avoid Debit Card Fraud
Follow these 3 simple steps to protect your account.
1. Never, ever give out your PIN number. (Not even to us. We will never ask for it.)
2. Don’t respond to text messages, phone calls, or e-mails requesting account numbers, PINs, passwords, card numbers, or 3-digit security codes.
3. If you are ever contacted and not sure, call us!
Learn more about how to protect your identity and personal information here.
Lake Forest Bank & Trust Launches Rewards Program
Lake Forest Bank & Trust introduces Community Rewards, a debit card rewards program that gives cardholders points for their purchases. READ
