Important EMV® Upgrade Information
To provide our customers added security and fraud protection, we have upgraded all BAC issued debit cards to our new EMV Debit MasterCard®.
Your new card has a new number, along with state-of-the art security. Please review the helpful videos and other resources we have prepared for you by exploring the various updates that we have posted on this page.
What you need to know.
- Your card number and expiration date have changed.
- Your PIN remains the same as on your old card.
- Your old card will stop working within 10 days of activating your new card or on December 31, 2015 — whichever comes first.
- If you use your debit card for on-demand or "in-app" purchases or for paying recurring bills, you'll need to provide your new card number to these billers. (Examples include cellular service, gym memberships, online shopping, prepaid coffee cards, subscriptions, insurance policies, etc.)
- Use the worksheet available below to keep track of any biller needing your updated debit card information.
- Follow the activation instructions provided wth your new card.
- Your new card will work at new "chip" terminals as well as old "swipe" terminals.
- Explore the earlier postings on this page for more information about your new chip card and this improved security — including videos and other helpful resources.
Click here for debit card worksheet
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OCTOBER 23, 2015 - YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR NEW DEBIT CARD IN NOVEMBER
- Your card number is changing
- Your PIN is remaining the same
- Your old card will stop working 10 days after activation or on December 31, 2015 -- whichever comes first
- Use the tools on this page now to prepare for this upgrade
- Watch videos
- Review recent communications
- If you use your debit card to automatically pay for bills and other services, make a list of these now for a smooth transition
September 30, 2015 - Get ready for your new Debit Mastercard with EMV
- General Questions and Answers
- Things To Do Now Before Your New Card Arrives
- Things To Do After Your New Card Arrives
- Worksheet
September 28, 2015 - EMV Videos and Demonstration
The above video is provided as a courtesy and is not housed within BAC Community Bank's web site or networks. Click here for information regarding third-party links.
The above video is provided as a courtesy and is not housed within BAC Community Bank's web site or networks. Click here for information regarding third-party links.
The above video is provided as a courtesy and is not housed within BAC Community Bank's web site or networks. Click here for information regarding third-party links.
The above video is provided as a courtesy and is not housed within BAC Community Bank's web site or networks. Click here for information regarding third-party links.
The above video is provided as a courtesy and is not housed within BAC Community Bank's web site or networks. Click here for information regarding third-party links.
August 31, 2015 - We are working hard for you...
You may have heard about the card payment industry shift to new, more secure, EMV chip cards. BAC Community Bank continues to work with our card producer to provide you with this state-of-the-art card.
Soon we will be providing you with more information directly and on this web page.
May 28, 2015 - Coming Later This Year - Your New Debit Mastercard®
Coming Later this Year - Your New Debit MasterCard®
Soon, you will receive a brand new BAC Community Bank Debit MasterCard to replace your current Visa Check Card. Your new Debit MasterCard will have new features, too.
- EMV chip
- New BAC Community Bank branding
- New card number
- Simplified activation that allows you to keep your existing PIN
IMPORTANT TIP: Keep a list of all businesses and organizations where your current debit card is being used for recurring payments or "auto pay". This will enable you to easily notify these merchants when your card number and expiration date changes.
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