Coronavirus and COVID-19 Updates

Branch Lobby Closures

As we continue our cooperation with the guidance and recommendations that are being passed down from federal, state, and local health agencies, on Thursday, March 19, 2020, we temporarily closed our branch lobbies and are servicing customers at drive-thru windows* until further notice. We feel that this is a necessary step to maintain the protection of our employees and customers to assist in the control of COVID-19. We will also be servicing customers by limited appointment. If you need to have a direct conversation with one of our bankers, please call ahead to your local branch so that we can evaluate if the need can be met remotely or if we will need to schedule an appointment.

Important Note: If you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 or are not feeling well, please do not schedule an appointment. Please consider digital channels, ATM, or contact us to see how we can assist. We remain committed to meeting your financial needs, but need to ensure that the protection of our employees and customers is a top priority.

With this measure, all bank digital options are available to allow you to continue to conduct your necessary banking needs. Online and Mobile Banking are available, and Mobile Check Deposit can assist with getting checks deposited quickly and from your own home. Get more information on these services by clicking here. Customer Service is still available at 828-466-1765 or toll free at 877-802-1212 to assist you with questions as needed.
 

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*The following branch offices do not have drive-thru windows, please be sure to call ahead if you feel you may need an appointment, or utilize other locations during the temporary closure:

 

Cornelius - 9624-I Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC 28031

Digital channels, 24-hour ATM and night depository available. Please visit a nearby location:

Triangle
142 NC-16 Business
Denver, NC 28037
Phone: 704-827-2370

Mooresville
1074 River Highway on Hwy 150
Mooresville, NC 28117
Phone: 704-658-3600
 

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Cary - 1117 Parkside Main Street, Cary, NC 27519

Digital channels and 24-hour ATM available. Deposits are accepted through the ATM and night depository. These terminals will be monitored throughout the day and all deposits will be made to accounts by 10:00 AM the following business day.
 

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This location is does not have drive-thru windows and will be closed to all appointments. Please utilize digital channels or other offices during this temporary closure:

Central Avenue - 4451 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205

Office closest to this location:

South Boulevard
6350 South Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28217
Phone: 704-554-7494
 

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We want to assure you that we remain committed to providing you exceptional service, but we ask for understanding in the event our response time is not as timely, as we accommodate limited staffing to maintain the safety of all. We will continue to evaluate this situation, and will proactively communicate updates as the situation changes.

To Our Customers,

The health and safety of our employees, customers and community remains a consistent priority for Peoples Bank. With the recent escalation of the coronavirus, we want to keep you informed of how Peoples Bank is monitoring and responding to ensure we can continue to operate safely and effectively during this time.

We have already put into place numerous safety measures for all of our offices. Our employees are cleaning and sanitizing high touch areas frequently, washing their hands throughout the day and will soon be utilizing disposable gloves for their protection. We are encouraging the use of teleconferencing for both internal and external meetings when appropriate, limiting travel, and strongly encouraging all employees and non-employees to stay home if they are sick. In addition to these measures, we are reducing face-to-face contact as much as possible by allowing many employees to work remotely. We want to ensure you that we remain committed to providing you exceptional service, but we ask for understanding in the event our response time is not as timely, as we accommodate limited staffing to maintain the safety of all.

As our customer, we want you to know that we also understand if you are more comfortable utilizing online and digital banking channels to complete your everyday banking. If you are not currently enrolled in Online Banking, please click here for more information and to enroll today. You may also prefer to deposit checks using Mobile Check Deposit. Available in both the App Store and Google Play, our Mobile Banking App will allow you to deposit most checks from the convenience of your home without a trip to the bank. Click here for more information.

Our Customer Service area is available to assist you with questions at 828-466-1765 or toll free at 877-802-1212 if you need assistance over the phone and prefer to minimize your own exposure to the public. Additionally, we have provided our bankers with functionality needed to conduct teleconferencing if you need to consult with your local office or banker directly.

We are committed to serving our community, and have made a promise to do the right thing. We currently do not anticipate any interruption in the banking services we provide. These precautionary measures are being initiated as swiftly as possible so that we can do our part in the control of this virus. We are working under the guidelines of all federal, state, and local health agencies, using the most trusted sources of information, and have emergency plans in place should this situation continue to escalate. For the most current updates, please visit our website at www.PeoplesBankNC.com.

Thank you for trusting Peoples Bank with your financial needs. We promise to remain your community bank that strives for the exceptional through this unfortunate situation.


Lance A. Sellers
President and CEO
Peoples Bank

A message to our customers about coronavirus and COVID-19

At Peoples Bank, our commitment to our community is a core part of who we are. As part of that promise to our employees, and our community members, we feel that it is important that we let you know the proactive steps that we are taking to keep both of these groups as safe and updated as possible during this ever-changing event.

Here are some steps that we're taking in our offices to provide protection for both staff and customers:

• Additional cleaning measures have been put in place daily to disinfect high-touch areas including teller lines, deposit areas, door handles, desks, ATMs, etc.
• Hand sanitizing stations have always been available in our offices, however, you may hear our employees encourage additional use of these resources before and after transactions, specifically those involving cash.
• Limiting face-to-face meetings, particularly those that involve a number of people gathering on-site and encouraging the use of teleconferencing for meetings when possible.
• Asking employees who are sick to stay home until they are well and those who have recently traveled to any of the high-risk countries or live in the same household with someone who recently traveled one of the identified high-risk regions to notify their manager and self-quarantine for 14 days.

Additionally, below are some ways that we recommend you, as a consumer, consider your banking habits in order to keep your exposure minimized:

• Use Online Banking and Mobile Banking for your everyday banking needs. If you are not currently enrolled in Online Banking, please click here for more information and to enroll today.
• Deposit checks using Mobile Check Deposit.  Available in both the App Store or Google Play, our Mobile Banking App will allow you to deposit most checks from the convenience of your home without a trip to the bank. Click here for more information.
• Utilize banking features such as Mobile Wallet, whenever possible to limit your interaction with cash and transaction pads. When you do need to touch public services or exchange cash or cards with others, avoid touching your face after completing the transaction and wash your hands as soon as possible. Sanitize debit cards and your mobile phone frequently.
• If you need assistance with your account, but are feeling under the weather, contact our Customer Service at 828-466-1765 or toll free at 877-802-1212. We will work to assist you as much as possible.
• Beware of false information. Stay informed by referencing reliable sources for updates, such as the CDC website.
• Always beware of scammers who will use any circumstance to attempt to steal sensitive information. Remember that Peoples Bank will never contact you asking for information like your SSN, username or password, PIN, or debit card number. Keep an eye on your account information and contact us immediately if you see anything suspicious.

We would like to assure you that we will be monitoring this situation closely and using the most trusted sources for information, including the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organizations (WHO), state and local health agencies, and banking agencies and regulators.

You may visit our website for regular and up-to-date information 24/7.

Looking for more specific information related to the coronavirus? Visit the links below for more information.

• CDC Website
• World Health Organization