FUNDS AVAILABILITY POLICY DISCLOSURE

Funds Availability - Regulation CC Disclosure

PURPOSE OF THIS DISCLOSURE.

Our general policy is to allow you to withdraw funds deposited in a transaction account on the day of deposit. Funds from electronic direct deposits will be available on the day we receive the deposit. In some cases, we may delay your ability to withdraw funds beyond the day of deposit. Our complete policy is summarized below.

For purposes of this disclosure, the terms “you”/”your” refer to the customer and the terms “our”/”we”/”us” refer to Woodlands Bank. Generally, transaction accounts are accounts which would permit an unlimited number of payments by check to third persons, and also an unlimited number of telephonic and preauthorized transfers to third persons or other accounts you may have with us.

DETERMINING THE AVAILABILITY OF YOUR DEPOSIT.

The length of the delay varies depending on the type of deposit and is explained below. When we delay your ability to withdraw funds from a deposit, you may not withdraw the funds in cash, and we will not pay checks you have written on your account by using these funds. Even after we have made funds available to you and you have withdrawn the funds, you are still responsible for checks you deposit that are returned to us unpaid and for any other problems involving your deposit.

When we delay your ability to withdraw funds, the length of the delay is counted in Business Days from the day of your deposit. The term “Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or federally declared legal holiday, and the term “Banking Day” means that part of any Business Day on which we are open to the public for carrying on substantially all of our banking functions.

If you make a deposit before 5 p.m. on a Business Day that we are open, we will consider that day to be the day of your deposit. However, if you make a deposit after 5 p.m. or on a day that we are not open, we will consider the deposit made on the next Business Day we are open.

SAME DAY AVAILABILITY.

Our policy is to make funds from cash, checks, and electronic direct deposits available to you on the same day that we receive your deposit. At that time, you can withdraw the funds in cash, and we will use the funds to pay checks that you have written.

LONGER DELAYS MAY APPLY.

In some cases, we will not make all of the funds that you deposit by check available to you according to the previously stated availability schedule. Depending on the type of check that you deposit, funds may not be available until the second Business Day after the day of your deposit. The first $225.00 of your deposits, however, may be available on the first Business Day after the day of deposit.

If we are not going to make all of the funds from your deposit available to you according to the previously stated availability schedule, we will notify you at the time you make your deposit. We will also tell you when the funds will be available. If your deposit is not made directly to one of our employees, or if we decide to take this action after you have left the premises, we will mail you the notice by the day after we receive your deposit.

Funds you deposit by check may be delayed for a longer period under the following circumstances:

(a) if we believe a check you deposit will not be paid;
(b) if you deposit checks totaling more than $5,525 on any one day;
(c) if you redeposit a check that has been returned unpaid;
(d) if you have overdrawn your account repeatedly in the last six months; or
(e) if an emergency condition arises that would not enable us to make the funds available to you, such as the failure of computer or communications equipment.

We will notify you if we delay your ability to withdraw funds for any of these reasons, and we will tell you when the funds will be available. They will generally be available no later than the 7th Business Day after the day of your deposit. If you will need the funds from a deposit right away, you should ask us when the funds will be available.

HOLDS ON OTHER FUNDS FOR CHECK CASHING.

If we cash a check for you that is drawn on another financial institution, we may withhold the availability of a corresponding amount of funds that are already in your account. Those funds will be available at the time funds from the check we cashed would have been available if you had deposited it.

HOLDS ON OTHER FUNDS IN ANOTHER ACCOUNT.

If we accept for deposit a check that is drawn on another financial institution, we may make funds from the deposit available for withdrawal immediately but delay your availability to withdraw a corresponding amount of funds that you have on deposit in another account with us. The funds in the other account would then not be available for withdrawal until the time periods that are described elsewhere in this disclosure for the type of check that you deposited.

SPECIAL RULES FOR NEW ACCOUNTS.

If you are a new customer, the following special rules may apply during the first 30 days your account is open.

Same Day Availability.

Funds from cash*, wire transfers, and electronic direct deposits made to your account, and checks drawn on us will be available on the day we receive the deposit. In addition, the first $5,525 of a day’s total deposits of:
  • U.S. Treasury checks**
  • U.S. Postal Service money orders**
  • Federal Reserve Bank or Federal Home Loan Bank checks**
  • State or Local Government checks**
  • Cashier’s, Certified, or Teller’s checks**
  • Traveler’s Checks**
will also be available the day of deposit.

Funds Exceeding $5,525.

The excess over $5,525 of a day’s total check deposits will be available on the 9th Business Day after the day of your deposit.

Other Check Deposits.

Funds from all other check deposits will be available on the 5th Business Day after the day of deposit.

* Cash Deposits.

Funds from cash deposits (whether or not they are made in person to an employee of Woodlands Bank) are made available on the same Business Day that we receive your deposit.

** Check Deposits.

Check deposits include U.S. Treasury checks; U.S. Postal Service money orders; Federal Reserve Bank or Federal Home Loan Bank checks; State or Local Government checks; Cashier’s, Certified, or Teller’s checks; and Traveler’s checks. In order for these check deposits to be made available according to the funds availability schedule above, the following conditions are required:

U.S. Treasury Checks.

These checks must be made payable to you and deposited into your account.

U.S. Postal Service Money Orders; Federal Reserve Bank or Federal Home Loan Bank Checks; State or Local Government Checks; Cashier's, Certified, or Teller's Checks; or Traveler's checks.

These checks must be made payable to you, made in person to one of our employees, and deposited into your account.

If any of these conditions are not satisfied, then the first $5,525 of a day’s total check deposits will be made available no later than the second Business Day after the day of your deposit.

FOREIGN CHECKS.

Checks drawn on financial institutions outside of the U.S. (foreign checks) cannot be processed the same as checks drawn on U.S. financial institutions. Foreign checks are exempt from the policies outlined in this disclosure. Generally, the availability of funds from deposits of foreign checks will be delayed for the time it takes us to collect the funds from the financial institutions upon which they are drawn.

DEPOSITS AT AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES.

If you make a deposit at an automated teller machine (ATM) that is owned and operated by us before 2:00 PM on a Business Day that we are open, we will consider the deposit made that day. However, if you make a deposit at an ATM that is owned and operated by us after 2:00 PM or on a day that we are not open, we will consider the deposit made on the next Business Day we are open.

Important E-Statement Information

We would like to inform you that our e-statement customers will not receive a special paper statement on October 4, 2024. This statement will continue as an e-statement. With access to e-statements being unavailable during our upgrade weekend along with the delay of this e-statement being made available to you through Online Banking, we wanted to provide you with options available to you to receive your statement.
If you would like to receive a copy of your paper statement recapping your account activity from your last normal statement issued through Friday, October 4, 2024, please do one of the following:
On or after October 7, 2024:

  • Call us at 570.327.5263 to request a paper statement be mailed to your address.

  • Visit your local branch to request a paper statement.

System Upgrade Important Information

Published 10/4/2024

Our System Upgrade will begin today, Friday, October 4, 2024 and continue throughout the weekend. Please see below for important times.
Online and Mobile Banking will be unavailable starting at 6:00 PM today, and will be unavailable until the afternoon on Monday, October 7, 2024. Please make note of your balances and plan for your cash needs during the System Upgrade. Your debit card will continue to work normally throughout the upgrade weekend.
Mobile Check Deposit will be unavailable starting at 3:00 PM today. Checks can still be deposited by visiting your local branch until 5:00 PM today.
Bill Pay will be unavailable starting at 4:00 PM today. All bills schedule for payment prior to this will process according to when they are set to be paid.
All offices will be closing at 5:00 PM today and will be closed on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Please visit https://woodlandsbank.com/system-upgrade/ for all updates.
We look forward to growing your experience with us!

Important Notice

Change in Branch Hours

We want to inform you that we are making some changes to our branch office hours. These changes will go into effect on January 1, 2024. Our primary reason for changing our hours is to allow our employees to have a better work-life balance. In-turn, this allows us to better retain our excellent employees which results in even higher standards of customer service that our customers know and love.

View New Hours

We understand that our new hours may affect some of our customers’ normal routines and for that we truly apologize. We recognize change like this can be hard.

  • $1000.00 daily minimum balance to earn interest & avoid a $5.00 monthly service charge.

Qualifying Requirements include:

  • At least 1 bill pay or ACH payment transaction
  • At least 12 debit card purchases

Note: Enrollment in e-Statements is required in order to open a High Interest or Cash Rewards checking account.

IRA Management

Changing jobs or retiring can be an exciting step in your life, but figuring out what to do with your retirement plan and other retirement assets can be confusing. Woodlands Bank Trust & Asset Management Services is here to assist you in making the right choice and will help you to achieve your long-term retirement goals.

Institutional Investment Management

Companies or organizations that hold funds or other assets can rely on Woodlands Bank Trust & Asset Management Services to assist them in managing their resources for long-term benefits. We will provide investment management during a period of time or into perpetuity.

Charitable Investment Management

Non-profit organizations that hold funds or other assets from charitable donations can utilize Woodlands Bank Trust & Asset Management Services to invest those funds for long-term benefits. We will provide investment management during a period of time or into perpetuity.

Executor & Estate Settlement Services

Choosing a qualified executor is essential to the timely and efficient administration of an estate. Our estate settlement services include acting as:

  • Executor
  • Agent for Executor

Estate & Financial Planning Services

The most common mistake in financial planning is not having a plan—having a strong financial and estate plan is vital to your financial health. We will work with you and your estate attorney to craft a plan for your unique needs.

Asset Management & Custodial Services

We will work with an individual to design a portfolio to fit their specific needs and objectives. Our duties will be determined by the type of account chosen.

  • Investment Management Accounts
  • Institutional Investment Accounts
  • Custody Account

Personal Trust Services

A trust permits an individual to carry out personal and financial objectives while providing protection for themselves and their family. The trust agreement sets forth the wishes of the individual, and it is the trustee’s responsibility to carry out those wishes. As a trustee, we will provide impartial advice and counseling for beneficiaries, investment management of the trust assets, continuity of management and a full accounting of all transactions. We offer:

  • Living Trusts
  • Testamentary Trusts (Trusts Under Will)
  • Life Insurance Trusts
  • Special Needs/Situations (Guardianships, Charitable)
  • Agent for Trustee

 

Treasurer's Checks

A Treasurer’s check is drawn on the bank’s own funds and signed by a bank employee. These checks are treated as guaranteed funds because the bank, rather than the purchaser, is responsible for paying the amount. They are commonly required for real estate and brokerage transactions. There is a small fee for these checks and they are only issued to bank customers.

Wire Transfers

Wire transfers help move money electronically from one person to another, domestically and internationally. This is an effective, safe way to transfer funds between banks. For a small fee, our customers can quickly send payments to others. The cutoff time is 1PM for International wires and 2PM for Domestic wires each business day.

Safe Deposit Box

A safe deposit box is located inside a bank vault and is used to store valuables. A financial institution rents out safe deposit boxes, and they can be accessed with keys. For a small annual fee you can safely store your important papers, etc. You can access your box during the bank’s normal operating hours.

Notary Services

In the United States, a Notary Public is a person appointed by a state government and whose primary role is to serve the public as an impartial witness when important documents are signed. This service is available at each office of Woodlands Bank and is only available to bank customers.