What Is Escheatment and Why Does It Happen?

Escheatment is a legal process that occurs when unclaimed property, such as dormant bank accounts, is transferred to the state of the account holder’s residence because the owner cannot be contacted after a certain period of inactivity. The state then becomes the custodian of the funds and holds them until the rightful owner claims them […]

My Account Is Dormant. Can I Close It?

If your account is currently dormant, it will need to be reactivated before it can be closed. You can reactivate your account by: Online Banking (Desktop): Mobile App: Or, you may contact our Customer Care team for assistance.