Are my deposit accounts FDIC insured?
Yes! Each individual customer's account is insured by the FDIC up to $100,000 per account.
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How do I set up Direct Deposit of my payroll check?
After your checking application has been approved, you will receive our routing and transit number and your account number. If your employer participates in a direct deposit program, simply provide this information to the human resources or payroll department at your company, and your direct deposit will usually begin within thirty days.
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How do I set up Direct Deposit of my Social Security check?
After your checking application has been approved, you will receive our routing and transit number and your account number. Simply
contact us, and have your Social Security Number and account information available to set up your direct deposit right over the phone.
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Can I get information about my account by phone?
Yes! Account information is available with our Customer Service Representatives during business hours at any of our offices. Or you may utilize Sterling’s Anytime Line for automated account information, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Simply call 1-888-678-7800 on a touch-tone phone, you can keep tabs on your account balances, verify checks paid on your account, apply for a loan, and even transfer funds between checking, savings and money market accounts
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Is interest paid on my checking account?
Yes! If you want a checking account that pays a market rate of interest, check out our Now Checking account.
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Can I do all of my banking with you?
Yes! Thanks to the convenience of Direct Deposit and ATMs, everyday banking activities can be performed on your own time.
Contact us with questions about your banking needs.
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Can I look at all of my transactions at any time?
Yes! With Sterling Net Banking, you have access to your account information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
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How frequently is my information updated?
Your account information is updated every business day with new transactions that posted to your account the previous day.
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Are wire transfers possible to and from my checking account?
Yes! Funds can be transferred to and from accounts by wire transfer or via ACH (Automated Clearing House) debits or credits.
Contact us for details.
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How do I make a deposit to my account from a remote location?
You can do most of your banking by using direct deposit, ATMs or ACH (Automated Clearing House) transactions. We also offer a bank-by-mail service, which allows you to mail non-recurring deposits.
Contact us for details on a method that's best for you.
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