Banking News

Important Notice Regarding Identity Theft

It is always important to protect your personal information.  Please contact a Bank official immediately if you believe that you have been a victim of identity theft or if you have given out any of your personal financial information to an unknown source.  We can take the necessary steps to help protect your accounts.

Identity Theft Assistance

If you believe that you have been the victim of identity theft:

  • Contact one of our bank officials immediately at 434-352-7171
  • Contact the fraud departments of each of the three major credit bureaus:
    • Equifax           1-800-525-6285
    • Experian         1-888-397-3742
    • Trans Union    1-800-680-7289
  • File a police report with your local police agency and retain a copy of all documents. 

FDIC Transaction Account Guarantee Program


Notice of Expiration of the Temporary Full FDIC Insurance Coverage for Noninterest-Bearing Transaction Accounts

By operation of federal law, beginning January 1, 2013, funds deposited in a noninterest-bearing transaction account (including an Interest on Lawyer Trust Account) no longer will receive unlimited deposit insurance coverage by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Beginning January 1, 2013, all of a depositor's accounts at an insured depository institution, including all noninterest-bearing transaction accounts, will be insured by the FDIC up to the standard maximum deposit insurance amount ($250,000), for each deposit insurance ownership category.

For more information about FDIC insurance coverage of noninterest-bearing transaction accounts, visit
http://www.fdic.gov/deposit/deposits/unlimited/expiration.html

Employment Opportunities

There are currently no open positions for employment with the Farmers Bank of Appomattox.  Please contact our Human Resource Officer at (434) 352-7171 in reference to future employment opportunities.  The Farmers Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Banking Memberships 

FDIC  
Federal Reserve Bank                                                            
Virginia Bankers Association
Virginia Association of Community Banks
Independent Community Bankers Association
Chambers of Commerce:  Appomattox, Buckingham & Farmville