FDIC-Insured - Backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. GovernmentDriver's licenses provide a reliable means of confirming your identity, enhancing security and reducing the risk of fraud. By verifying your identity with a driver's license, Bath State Bank can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized transactions. Secure verification helps prevent fraudulent activity on your account.
Although many of our front-line workers know you by name, oftentimes, you might come in contact with a staff member helping on the front line who is not familiar with faces. Having a copy of your I.D. helps us with the transaction and helps keep your account safeguarded. We also might check with you to see if there are any changes in your address, so bank statements or CD renewal notices will be mailed to the correct location.
All banks, us included, must adhere to strict anti-money laundering regulations, so requesting driver's licenses helps us meet these compliance standards. While the request for a driver's license may sometimes feel like an inconvenience, it ultimately serves to protect your account.