Posted On: August 15, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Digital Banking
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For online budgeting purposes – download / upload your Prevail Bank statements
Posted On: August 15, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Digital Banking
Within Online Banking, simply go to the account you would like to view, click Download, select the statement, transactions, or date range you would like to download, select the file type and hit Download Transactions. Once you have...
Here's one way to keep better track of your money - Enable Digital Banking Alerts!
Posted On: August 15, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Digital Banking
Alerts help you keep up to date on the activity within your accounts at Prevail Bank.
Want to know if a purchase over $1,000 was made using your account? Check. Want to be alerted when you’ve been paid for the week? Done! Want to get a notification when information is changed within your account? No problem.By enabling and selecting the alerts you would like to receive...
How to never miss a bill payment again - Online Bill Pay
Posted On: August 15, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Digital Banking
Missing a bill's due date is an issue of the past thanks to our Online Bill Pay service. With this service, you are able to pay all of your bills in one place, with one password. Online Bill Pay is located within your Online and Mobile Banking account for convenience. In the Bill Pay tab, simply add your payee, add the date and the amount in which you would like to pay, then let the system do the rest! If your payee doesn't accept...
You’re Being Targeted --- MUST DOs for Safe Business Banking
Posted On: August 14, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Business
Cyber criminals are constantly trying to break into business accounts to extort money – this is called a Corporate Account Takeover, or CATO. With the advantage of artificial intelligence, these attacks are increasing in frequency and sophistication.
The FBI's Internet Crime Report shows just how big this problem is. In 2024, people reported over $16 billion in losses from internet crimes, which is a huge...
Need Help with a Home Loan Down Payment?
Posted On: August 14, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Home Loans
The Downpayment Plus Program (DPP) is a program offered by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBC) that assists income-eligible home buyers with their down payments and closing costs. The Prevail Bank Mortgage Lending Team is proud to offer...
Account takeovers are on the rise. This is what you do to protect yourself.
Posted On: August 14, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Banking / Money Management, Fraud
What is an Account Takeover?
An account takeover is a type of cyber-attack where a malicious actor gains unauthorized access to someone's online account. This can involve anything from social media and email accounts to banking and shopping accounts. Once they have control, they can withdraw money, make purchases, or steal personal information.
So, if you are locked out of your account, it could be a sign of an Account Takeover (ATO). Cyber criminals...
Hot Summer Solutions: How to Stay Cool, Safe, and Well-Fed
Posted On: August 5, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Banking / Money Management, Community
(Without Breaking the Bank or Heating Up Your House)
When the Midwest sun turns up the heat, things can get uncomfortable fast—indoors, outdoors, and even at the dinner table. From high energy bills to heat-related illnesses and the simple struggle of figuring out what to eat without firing up the oven, summer has its challenges. The good news? With a few smart strategies, you can beat the heat, avoid the ER, and still...
Top Internet Scams Targeting Seniors: How to Stay Safe
Posted On: August 5, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Banking / Money Management, Fraud
At Prevail Bank, we care deeply about the well-being of our customers—financially, emotionally, and digitally. As technology becomes more central in our daily lives, it also opens the door to new opportunities and new threats. Sadly, seniors are often the target of sophisticated online scams designed to steal money, information, and trust.
Whether you’re reading this for yourself, a parent, a neighbor,...
Mobile Payments, Scams & Security: What You Need to Know Before You Tap "Send"
Posted On: August 5, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Banking / Money Management, Digital Banking, Fraud
From splitting dinner with friends to sending thousands of dollars across the globe, online and mobile payment apps have made life easier. Services like PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle allow users to transfer money in seconds. But while the convenience is undeniable, so are the risks. As these apps grow in popularity, so do the scams targeting their users.
The Big Three: How They Work & How Safe They Are PayPalPayPal...
Why You Should Tap and Pay with Your Phone
Posted On: August 5, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Digital Banking
Forgot your wallet? No worries. With your Prevail Bank debit card in your smartphone’s digital wallet, you can tap, pay, and be on your way — No card needed.
You can add your Prevail Bank debit card to all the major digital wallets, including:
Apple Pay (for iPhones) Google Pay (for Android Phones) Samsung Pay (for Samsung Phones)Your smartphone’s digital wallet...