We care about your account security, and we’re happy to assist here! For starters, keep your passwords in a secure place that’s out of plain sight. Don’t share them on the internet, over email or on the phone. Additionally, be mindful that hackers may try to figure out your passwords to gain access to your computer. To make it tougher for them:
Fear not! For your security, your online banking account will be locked if the password or verification code is entered incorrectly five times. However, we’ve made resetting your password and unlocking your account very easy. Simply click the Forgot User ID/Password and follow the prompts. You can also contact us directly for more assistance!
It’s easy! Simply log in to online banking, navigate to “Accounts” and select your account from the accounts list. From there, choose “Account Details” to see the following information:
At Gate City Bank, your security is paramount, and you can rest assured that none of our team members know your online banking password. However, if you ever forget your password, you can click on the “Forgot Password?” link from the login area or contact us for password reset assistance.
To change your username or password in online banking, simply navigate to “Tools,” then select “Settings” and “Security.” For the mobile app, navigate to “More,” then tap “Settings” and “Security.”
Note: To avoid usernames and passwords that are easy to guess, consider using complex combinations of lower- and upper-case letters, numbers and symbols. Also, make sure your usernames and passwords are at least eight characters in length.
As a safety measure to prevent unwanted access to your account, and to protect your personal and financial information, we may ask you to provide a one-time passcode using two-factor authentication (2FA) from time to time. Events that may spark the need for this extra layer of security include:
If you’d like, you can adjust your account settings to use 2FA each time there’s a log-in attempt. To do so, simply navigate to “Tools,” then select “Settings” and “Security” to access and adjust your preferences.