Security

Criminals never take a vacation. When planning a vacation, pack these cybersecurity tips for safe travels:

Whether it is Venmo, PayPal or Apple Pay, peer-to-peer payment apps have quickly risen in popularity over the last few years. While they create convenience for consumers, they also create a new target for fraudsters. And because payment apps do not have the same consumer protection as bank accounts, such as FDIC insurance, money stolen through a payment app cannot be recovered.

There are many precautions consumers can take to protect their payment app accounts from fraud, but using one... Read More

From Meredith Huber, Mortgage Lender (NMLS# 1965302), Iowa State Bank, Algona

When it comes to personal finances, a strong credit score can open up doors to favorable rates and terms for loans and credit cards.

Learn how these five factors can impact your credit score:

From Meredith Huber, Mortgage Lender, Iowa State Bank, Algona

When it comes to personal finances, a strong credit score can open up doors to favorable rates and terms for loans and credit cards.

Learn how these five factors can impact your credit score:

Beginning October 25, 2021, all enrolled eCorp users will have access to the BankISB Biz app* with the same rights/privileges available with eCorp Business Banking. The new app simply delivers the eCorp information through your smartphone. 

Users will download the app, and have the option of using a physical or soft token, or to enable a finger print option. With the BankISB Biz app, enrolled users can:

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online banking, the problem is only growing worse. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $3.3 billion to these phishing schemes and other fraud in 2020—that’s nearly double what was lost in 2019.

It’s time to put scammers in their place.

Online... Read More

At Iowa State Bank we take the responsibility of safe-guarding your money very seriously. That’s why we’re sharing information about how to prevent fraud and how to avoid common scams. We’re calling these Scam-O-Grams! Remember, if you have questions or concerns about fraud, call us first.

Every grandparent wants to hear from their grandchild, and scammers know this. If you get a call from someone pretending to be your grandchild, beware! Scammers trick... Read More

We’re pleased to offer another piece of technology specifically for our debit card users – the mobile wallet. Use the mobile wallet to make secure purchases from your smart phone!

Here are some frequently asked questions to help you determine if the mobile wallet is the next great addition to your wallet:

Question: What is a Mobile Wallet?
Answer: A mobile wallet is a way to carry your debit card (or credit card) information in a secure digital... Read More

Beginning Monday, May 17, 2021, we will offer account activity "Alerts," for Online Banking and eCorp Business Banking users.

Get an Alert the moment something important happens in your account by text*, email, within our Online Banking message center, or through our Mobile Banking app* -- BankISB.

Alerts let you know exactly what's happening with your money and can make you aware of potentially suspicious activity. 

Choose from dozens of Alerts to monitor... Read More

Use Card Valet to Avoid Potential Debit Card Delays When You’re Away from Home

If you’re planning a trip, plan to get the CardValet® app before you go. Create travel plans using the CardValet® app to get more control of your debit card and avoid potential debit card processing delays.

Create domestic or international travel plans with CardValet® -- so that your debit card keeps up with you (and your suitcase.) With CardValet® there... Read More