Checking Account Switch Kit
We make it easy to switch your accounts to First Merchants!
To use our Switch Kit, just follow the steps below, and soon you’ll be banking with the confidence you’re getting the most from your money:
Step 1: Open and fund your new account
First, you’ll need to make sure you have a First Merchants checking account. You can open a new account online or visit your closest neighborhood branch.
Step 2: Enroll in digital banking
Use the new account checklist to make sure you’ve wrapped up all potential loose ends. Now that you’re done, don’t forget to enroll in Online Banking and download our Mobile App. Pay bills automatically, link external accounts, build savings automatically with Round Ups, swap out your preferred payment method on your favorite sites, switch your direct deposit information with a simple click, and more!
Step 3: Transfer direct deposits
Use Direct Deposit Switch in the First Merchants app to easily update your new account information with whoever pays you.
Step 4: Change your payments
Use Card Swap in your First Merchants app to easily change your preferred payment for dozens of services and subscriptions in one place. If you need to redirect other automatic payments to your new First Merchants account, you can complete and mail an Automatic Payment Change for each company, vendor, or payee.
Step 5: Close your old account
Once your account is balanced, all transactions have cleared, and all automatic payments are switched to your new First Merchants account, it’s time to close your old account! Easily do this by filling out and signing the Request to Close Account form.
If you need help with switching your accounts, contact our Customer Care team at 1.800.205.3464 or visit your closest First Merchants branch and we’d be happy to help!
If you need to our complete Switch Kit, you can print it out here.
It’s easy to switch
Use automated tools to switch your direct deposit and update your preferred payment method for dozens of online services like Netflix, Amazon and iTunes8.
