Why .BANK?

A key component of any bank’s cybersecurity strategy is securing its web domain. Our domain is where our customers engage and transact with us online and with email, which is why using .Bank is our online stamp of trust — resulting in enhanced security and customer confidence. 

We will be changing our domain to .bank (fmb4banking.bank) on May 1st. 

We go live with .BANK email on March 19th. 

We are anticipating a smooth transition.  

FAQs about .Bank

What is .Bank?

.Bank is a secure domain exclusively for verified banks, replacing historical domains. It ensures authentic communication via bank email addresses and website URLs, providing confidence, trust, and security.

Why is .Bank more secure?

.Bank verifies all banks and mandates and monitors for compliance with the Security Requirements. The .Bank cue adds visual authentication, enhancing protection against the most common cyberattacks (e.g., phishing, domain spoofing) that can lead to identity theft, business email compromise, and fraud.

Do I need to do anything differently with .Bank?

Be sure to look for .Bank at the end of our email addresses and our website to be sure your are communicating with us.  Also, please update your contacts and bookmarks to our new .bank address.  

Why haven’t all banks moved to .Bank?

The move to .Bank is a business decision each bank makes based on priorities and resources.

We decided it was a priority for us to enhance our security and provide our customers with an easy way to authenticate our email communications and website so we're making the move to .BANK.