Switch to Founders Bank & Trust
Download the New Account Kit
Our New Account Kit is also available for download as a PDF file. The New Account Kit PDF contains all the applications and forms you find here. Print or save the file to your computer and then simply fill out the application and mail it to:
Founders Bank & Trust
PO Box 1828
Grand Rapids, MI
49501-1828
You can also drop off your application at any Founders Bank & Trust location.
Questions?
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Switch Your Deposit Accounts to Founders Bank & Trust the Easy Way
Do you want to enjoy the benefits of relationship banking? It has never been easier to begin enjoying the exceptional personal service you can find only at Founders Bank & Trust. We’ve put together the tools to help you make the change to our bank in four easy steps. There's also a handy checklist at the bottom of this page to help you keep track of items as you make the transition.
Step 1
Fill out and submit our easy and secure online account application. After review of your application, we will prepare a formal signature card and account disclosures and schedule a time for you to visit a branch to confirm your identity and order checks. Click here for important information regarding online account application.
Important Information About Procedures For Opening A New Account
To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account.
What this means for you: When you open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth and other information that will allow us to identify you. We may also ask to see your driver's license or other identifying documents.
All account applications are subject to approval. Founders Bank & Trust may access your credit bureau report to review your credit history and any previous banking relationships.
Step 2
Once your new Founders Bank & Trust account is open, you can sign up for our online services using these links.
Step 3
To redirect all automatic payments and withdrawals to your new Founders Bank & Trust account, use these these handy forms.
- Direct Deposit Change Form (PDF form)
- Automatic Payment Switch Form (PDF form)
Step 4
Close your old account. After all checks have cleared and all direct deposits and automatic payments have been redirected, use this form to close your old account without requiring a visit to your former bank.
- Account Closing Form (PDF form)
Account Conversion Checklist
Use this handy checklist to track completion of each step in the account conversion process.
- Open your new Founders Bank & Trust checking account —Use the enclosed application to get the process started. Once your new account is open, make a note of your new routing & transit number and account number for use when filling out the following forms.
- Apply for the Founders Online services you need —Sign up is easy with our online applications.
- Stop using your old account —Monitor your old account to make sure all checks have cleared on your old account.
- Change your direct deposits —Use the enclosed form to notify your employer and/or anyone else who makes direct deposits to your account of your change to Founders Bank & Trust.
- Change your automatic payments —Fill out a copy of the enclosed form and send to any vendor who automatically takes payments from your checking account (for example: utility payments). This is also a good time to make changes to any automatic payments that use your debit card number such as an internet service provider.
- Close your old account —Complete the enclosed account closing form and send it to your former bank once you are confident all checks have cleared and all direct deposits and automatic payments have been redirected. If you have any funds remaining in your former account, your old bank will send you a check.
