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Are you traveling this summer?  Let us know the dates and location(s) you will be traveling to so we may enhance debit card monitoring and ensure your debit card will work while you are there.  You may update this information in your mobile app by clicking on Cards and then Manage Travel Plans.  Or, you can give us a call at 800.644.9275 and speak to a customer service representative.

This is also a good time to verify your contact information to assist...

What is Cryptocurrency?

Cryptocurrency is a virtual or digital currency that uses cryptography to secure transactions. It is decentralized, meaning it does not have a central authority that regulates or taxes it.

Crypto is based on blockchain technology, which is a distributed ledger that records transactions and is enforced by a network of computers. No participant can change or tamper with a transaction after it’s been recorded to the shared ledger. Each block is connected...

New DOMESTIC Wire Cutoff Time for Online Wire Originators

We are excited to share the cutoff time for submission of domestic online wire transfer requests has been extended to 4:00 p.m. CST, effective Tuesday, January 6. Wire transfer requests received prior to the cutoff time will be processed the same...

To our valued customers:

We want to inform you about an important change affecting coin transactions at Austin Bank. 

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced the end of penny production, and the Federal Reserve has stopped fulfilling penny orders at several of their locations, including the two locations in Texas.  As a result, our ability to provide pennies for coin orders and transactions is limited and will diminish over time. 

Here are...

Jeff Austin III, Chairman of the Board, announced the opening of Austin Bank’s 41st location in Willis under the direction of Weldon Whitt and Meredith Todd. Scheduled to open in the 4th quarter of 2025, Willis will further expand the bank’s Southeast Texas service area.

“Expanding into Willis is a natural progression for Austin Bank,” stated Mr. Austin, “and we are pleased to have Weldon and Mere join our team to lead in the opening of our newest location.”

With...

Life is hectic and full of surprises, some of them being unpleasant. Whether you need a sudden car repair or face an unexpected medical bill, unforeseen expenses can tangle your finances. That’s where a savings account comes in: it’s a financial buffer against life's unexpected moments.

Where checking accounts are designed for everyday banking, savings accounts are meant to preserve funds for emergencies or short-term goals. They should serve as a financial safety net,...

Jeff Austin III, Chairman of the Board of Austin Bank, Texas National Association, announced Austin Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Austin Bank, has received regulatory approval for the bank’s acquisition of The Chasewood Bank, Houston, Texas.  

The acquisition date of February 14, 2025, will create combined assets of $2.9 billion with 40 locations for Austin Bank.

Chairman of the Board, Jeff Austin III stated, “We are expanding our presence in Southeast...

Jeff Austin III, Chairman of the Board of Austin Bank, Texas National Association, is pleased to announce Austin Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Austin Bank, has entered into an agreement to acquire The Chasewood Bank, Houston, Texas.  Chasewood serves northern Harris County with two locations and assets of approximately $88 million.  Subject to regulatory approval, the merger is scheduled to close in Q1 2025.

“We welcome the opportunity to serve the customers of...

Scheduled Website Maintenance Notice:

Attention all customers – The Austin Bank website (www.austinbank.com) will be undergoing maintenance the evening of Monday, July 22 through early morning Tuesday, July 23.

Monday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. your ability to access online banking and the mobile app may be affected.

From 10:00 p.m. Monday through 4:00 a.m. Tuesday, the entire Austin Bank website will be temporarily offline. During this...

The security of our customers is a priority for Austin Bank.

We believe the more you know, the better prepared you will be to recognize and prevent fraudulent activity.  A current fraud trend we want you to be aware of uses text messages tailored to resemble legitimate messages from banks.

This smishing (SMS phishing) is a fraud attack that utilizes a compelling text message to trick recipients into clicking a link and sending the attacker private information (passwords,...