Switch to New Era Bank Switching to New Era Bank is a simple process with our Express Switch Kit. We will walk you through step-by-step what you need to do to get started with your new account.

Step 1: Open your New Era Bank checking account.
With all the checking accounts we offer, one will certainly fit your needs. Visit one of our locations today and open an account.

Step 2: Stop using your previous account.
As soon as possible, you should stop writing checks, using your ATM card or debit card, or making payments from your old checking account. Close your former account by completing an Account Closing Request or contact your former bank directly.

Step 3: Switch your direct deposit.
Make a list of your current automatic deposits and payments with our Activity Tracking Sheet. Use our Direct Deposit Request Form and our Automatic Payment Transfer form to transfer any payments you have with your old account.

If you do not currently use Direct Deposit, rest easy and save yourself a trip to the bank by having your paycheck, pension, Social Security benefit, or even interest and dividend payments directly deposited into your checking account. Any check deposited through Direct Deposit is cleared and available to you at the start of the business payday.

To set up direct deposit, you will need:

A completed Direct Deposit Request Form form
Your new New Era Bank account number.
Your old account number from your previous checking account.