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Priority Checking

Rich in features for sophisticated banking needs.

Priority Checking is an interest-bearing personal checking account that maximizes your earnings while providing a higher level of security and support.

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The features and benefits of a Priority Checking account

 

Account setup

The minimum deposit to open a Priority checking account is $25 with a $20 monthly service charge. See below for ways to waive the monthly service charge.

 

Rebated ATM fees

Priority Checking clients won't be charged when using a non-Hancock Whitney ATM, plus we'll rebate out-of-network ATM fees.1

 

Interest sweep

Maximize earnings with an automated sweep to a linked Priority Money Market account and get an even higher rate. 

 

Greenlight® debit card for kids & teens

Teach your kids financial literacy and essential money management skills with a complimentary Greenlight subscription.2

 

Additional checking accounts

Open a Freestyle Checking account with no monthly service charges for use by other family members or for easy budgeting.

 

Elevated call priority

Priority Checking clients receive a higher-level call priority with Client Services.

It's easy to waive monthly service charges

You can waive the $20 monthly service charge with any of these options:

  • Keep a $5,000 minimum daily collected balance
  • Maintain $7,500 in combined consumer deposits (excluding CDs and IRAs) or outstanding consumer loan and credit card balances (excluding mortgages)
  • $250,000 or more in a Hancock Whitney Trust Account or in an account with Hancock Financial Consultants (excluding annuities).*

Take your Priority Checking account on the go with our mobile app

Our new mobile app is packed with powerful features that make it easier to take control of your money.

Send and receive money with Zelle®3

All you need is a valid email address or mobile phone number to securely send money to people you know and trust.

 

Card Controls4

Turn your Hancock Whitney debit card on/off, change your PIN, limit debit card transactions based on specific criteria and stay informed with alerts.

 

Link all your accounts

Securely add all your Hancock Whitney accounts, plus your external accounts, so you can see your full financial picture in one place.

 

Budgeting tools

Create budgets, track spending, and get easy-to-understand strategies to help build better financial habits.

 

Want to learn more about the new mobile app?

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The debit card for kids & teens

When you open a Freestyle checking account, get a complimentary Greenlight® subscription2 and start teaching your kids essential money management skills with their own debit card.

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Cell phone protection

Auto-pay your monthly cell phone bill with your Visa debit card, and you'll qualify for up to $250 in coverage if your phone is ever stolen or damaged.5

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Frequently asked questions

Priority Checking Account Terms and Conditions: Minimum opening deposit of $25 required. The monthly service charge of $20 can be waived if you maintain one or more of the following: a minimum daily collected balance of $5,000 or more; or $7,500 in combined deposits (excluding CDs and IRAs) or consumer loans (excluding mortgages) or credit card balances; or $250,000 or more in a Trust account or account (excluding annuities) with Hancock Whitney Financial Consultants*. A Priority Checking account cannot be linked to any other Priority, Connect, or Private Wealth checking account for combined balance calculations. A $20 closing fee will be assessed if the account is closed within the first 180 days after the account is opened. If your account is closed within 180 days after opening, we reserve the right to deduct the bonus amount from your account’s closing balance. Please refer to the Truth in Savings Disclosure for other applicable fees and information if applicable.

1 Rebated ATM Fee Terms: Priority Checking account debit card holders enjoy a refund of the surcharge fees for cash withdrawals made at all U.S. and international ATMs. All Visa international fees are non-refundable.

2 Greenlight® Terms: Hancock Whitney Bank clients are eligible for the Greenlight SELECT plan at no cost when an eligible Hancock Whitney Bank checking account is added as a funding source for the entirety of the promotion. An initial load of at least $10 and identity verification is required. Upgrades will result in additional fees. Upon termination of promotion, clients will be responsible for associated monthly fees. See terms for details. Offer subject to change and partner participation.

The Greenlight platform and the Greenlight debit card are not Hancock Whitney Bank products and are not managed by Hancock Whitney Bank. The Greenlight debit card is issued by Community Federal Savings Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International.

Greenlight is a financial technology company, not a bank. The Greenlight app facilitates banking services through Community Federal Savings Bank, Member FDIC. Greenlight and Community Federal Savings Bank are not affiliated with Hancock Whitney Bank and maintain their own privacy policies.

Zelle® Terms: Zelle® and the Zelle® related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.

To send or receive money with Zelle®, both parties must have an eligible checking or savings account. Transactions between enrolled users typically occur in minutes. Only send money to people you know well and trust. If you don’t know the person you are paying or are unsure you will receive what you are purchasing, then we don’t recommend you use Zelle® for the transaction. Please be aware that neither Hancock Whitney nor Zelle® offers purchase protection for payments made with Zelle®. This means that if you don’t receive the item you paid for, or if it’s not as described, you may not be able to recover your funds.

4 Card Controls are not available in the business banking mobile app.

5 Priority Checking Cell Phone Protect Terms: Auto-pay your monthly cell phone bill with your Visa Debit Card and you’ll qualify for up to $250 in coverage if your phone is ever stolen or damaged. Certain terms, conditions and exclusions apply. See the Guide to Benefits, included with your new Visa Debit Card, for further details.

6 Early Pay Terms: Early Pay grants access to eligible direct deposit payments (PPD ACH transactions $25,000 and under) made into a Hancock Whitney Checking or Savings account up to two days prior to the scheduled payment date.

Certain payroll payments may not be eligible for Early Pay. Early Pay availability is based on the timing of the payor’s payment instructions and therefore, you may not always see your direct deposits arrive early. Hancock Whitney does not guarantee early availability of these direct deposits. Early Pay eligibility may vary between pay periods, and daily/transaction limits apply. Any direct deposit not posted early will be made available to you in accordance with the payment instructions. After we have made the deposit available to you and you have withdrawn funds, you remain responsible if any deposit to your account is returned, rejected or uncollected by Hancock Whitney.

No action is needed to take advantage of Early Pay. Early Pay will be activated for all Hancock Whitney Checking and Savings accounts only.

 

* Financial Planning services may only be offered by Investor Adviser Representatives. Although the service is free, certain recommended products may have fees.

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Located at: Hancock Whitney Financial Consultants, 525 Florida Avenue SW, Denham Springs, LA 70726, 1-800-385-4188

Hancock Whitney Financial Consultants is a marketing name of Cetera Investment Services. Securities and insurance products are offered through Cetera Investment Services LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFG STC Insurance Agency LLC), member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Neither firm is affiliated with Hancock Whitney Bank where investment services are offered or Hancock Whitney Corporation. Individuals affiliated with Cetera firms are either Registered Representatives who offer only brokerage services and receive transaction-based compensation (commissions), Investment Adviser Representatives who offer only investment advisory services and receive fees based on assets, or both Registered Representatives and Investment Adviser Representatives, who can offer both types of services.

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NO BANK GUARANTEE

NOT A DEPOSIT

MAY LOSE VALUE

NOT FDIC INSURED

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