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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 in the U.S., 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. 

 

Higher spending limits

Unlock higher daily ATM and Debit Card spending limits with your Priority Checking account. 

 

Additional checking accounts

Open up to three Freestyle Checking accounts 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.

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

Send and receive money with Zelle®2

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

 

Deposit checks on the go3

Take a photo of the check with your smartphone, follow the prompts, and we’ll notify you when the deposit is complete.

 

Pay bills automatically

Schedule payments up to a year in advance and set up recurring payments so you never forget.

 
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IDProtect® and Credit Monitoring4

With IDProtect® and the IDProtect App, your identity and credit reports are continually monitored and you are notified immediately of any suspicious activity. Request a free credit report and your credit score quarterly to check for any inaccuracies. Service activation is required.

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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 service charge 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 Zelle® Terms: U.S. checking or savings account required to use Zelle®. 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. Once you have authorized and made a payment through Zelle®, it may not be possible to reverse the payment or recover the funds.

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

3 Mobile and Online Banking, Bill Pay and Mobile Check Deposit Terms: Message and data rates may apply. Please check with your mobile service provider.

4 ID & Security Protect Terms: Benefits are available to personal checking account owner(s), their joint account owners and their eligible family members subject to the terms and conditions for the applicable Benefits. Some Benefits require authentication, registration and/or activation. Benefits are not available to a “signer” on the account who is not an account owner or to businesses, clubs, trusts, organizations and/or churches and their members, or schools and their employees/students. Family includes: Spouse, persons qualifying as domestic partner, and children under 25 years of age and parent(s) of the account owner who are residents of the same household. Credit file monitoring may take several days to begin following activation. Credit Score is a VantageScore 3.0 based on single credit bureau data. Third parties may use a different VantageScore or a different type of credit score to assess your creditworthiness. Special Program Notes: The descriptions herein are summaries only and do not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the Benefits described. Please refer to the actual Guide to Benefits and/or insurance documents for complete details of coverage and exclusions. Coverage is provided through the company named in the Guide to Benefits or on the certificate of insurance. Registration and activation for these services is required.

Insurance Products:

NOT BANK GUARANTEED BY THE BANK OR AN AFFILIATE OF THE BANK

NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

NOT A DEPOSIT OF THE BANK OR AN AFFILIATE OF THE BANK

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.

Investment Products:

NO BANK GUARANTEE

NOT A DEPOSIT

MAY LOSE VALUE

NOT FDIC INSURED

NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

 

 

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