Digital Banking

The First Southern Bank Digital Banking Platform allows you to safely and securely manage your money — any time of the day or night. 

Digital Banking 

• Free service for First Southern Bank customers
• Manage a number of banking activities anytime, anywhere with internet access: 
  • 24/7 access to accounts
  • View summary of accounts, activity, and balances
  • View account history and check images
  • Electronic bank statements (eStatements)
  • Make internal transfers between First Southern Bank accounts
  • Make external transfers between First Southern Bank accounts and another Financial Institution
  • Re-order checks
  • Stop payment
  • Alert Notifications
  • Secure email correspondence with bank personnel
  • Categorize transactions so you know how much you are spending and saving
  • Download activity to Microsoft Money, Quicken^® or QuickBooks^®
• Secure and easy to use 

See our online banking FAQ. Also, learn more about online banking security, including our new password policy.

Bill Pay

• Quick access to pay bills, avoiding late fees and postage fees
• Pay bills and set up automatic recurring bills payments
• Set up bill reminders for notification when bill, including e-bills, need paid
• Add new billers
• Track payments and view payment history

Bill Pay Customer Service is available 7am to 1am ET/seven days per week at (877) 351-5434.

Additional Bill Pay Features

Search for a vendor: Add new vendors simply by typing in the company name. If a match is found in the database, the vendor's information will be added automatically. No more hunting down mailing addresses! Simply enter your account number and add your bills to be paid.

Schedule payments by the due date: The product allows you to enter the date you would like your vendor to receive your payment and we take care of getting it there on time.

Set up reminders: Never make a late payment again! When you set up reminders, you'll receive a message telling you when your payment is due.

Pay from multiple checking accounts: Choose which checking account to pay your bills from.

Make recurring payments: Eliminate the hassle of paying your monthly bills by settling up recurring payments, this is a great option for payments that don't change from month to month — such as your car payment or mortgage.

See it all at a glance: The Payment Center lets you make payments and view pending payments, recent payments, and bill reminding all on the same screen.

Digital Banking Enrollment is Easy

In fact, it’s very easy — with no software to install. Simply apply online by using the sign-up link.

If you have any questions about online banking or bill pay, please contact us.

Please note: For your security, digital banking passwords expire annually at which time you will be prompted to change your password.

Please login to your online banking account at least once every sixty days to keep your online banking account active and available to you 24/7.

If you have any questions, please contact a Personal Banker at (618) 997-4341 for further assistance.

PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR ANY ACCOUNT INFORMATION WHEN EMAILING US.

Mobile banking is a convenient and secure way to monitor and control your First Southern Bank accounts on the go. Save time, money, and a trip to the bank with mobile banking.  

Mobile Banking

• Fast, free, and secure service for customers enrolled in online banking* 
• Available to personal and business customers 
• Easily keep track of your finances — even on the go: 
  • 24/7 access to accounts
  • View summary of accounts, activity, and balances
  • View account history and check images
  • Make internal transfers between First Southern Bank accounts
  • Make external transfers between First Southern Bank accounts and another financial institution
  • Pay bills and setup recurring bills pays and transfers
  • Add new billers or bill capture
  • Secure Alert Notifications
  • Make mobile check deposits
• Available via any web-enabled mobile device 
• Use this service in three convenient ways: 
  • Web browsing 
  • App download — iPhone^® | Android^™ 
  • Text banking 
• Save valuable time and effort; avoid an extra trip to a branch

Learn more with our mobile banking FAQ.

Getting Started with Mobile Banking

It’s easy:

• Log into your First Southern Bank online banking account
• Click the "Options" menu
• On the "Options" page, go to the "Mobile Banking" section and follow the simple instructions there.

Text Banking Commands

The following is short codes in text messaging service to view account balances, view transaction history and locate ATM and branch locations using key words.

• View Account Balances – Send B, BAL, BALANCE or BALANCES to the short code after activating your mobile phone
• View Transaction History – Send STMT, TRAN or HIST plus the nickname for the account to the short code received after activating your mobile phone
• Locate ATM Locations - Send ATM plus the ZIP code, city or state for the ATM to the short code received after activating your mobile phone
• Locate Branch Locations – Send BRANCH plus ZIP code, city or state for the branch to the short code received after activating your mobile phone
• Locate ATM and Branch Locations – Send BOTH plus the ZIP code, city or state for the branch to the short code received after activating your mobile phone

Mobile Deposit

This features allows you to make a check deposit by taking a picture of the front and back of an endorsed check with your phone — then submitting that image for deposit to your account via mobile banking.

• Deposit checks anytime, anywhere with your mobile phone 
• Free service for customers with a First Southern Bank checking account 

Mobile Deposit Tips

• Before logging into the First Southern Bank Mobile Deposit app, close all other apps running in the background on your mobile phone. 
• Sign/Endorse the back of your check with the appropriate signature(s), and the words “For Mobile Deposit Only to First Southern Bank”, above or below your name on the back of the check, and select the check box for Mobile/Remote Deposit, if applicable. 
• When prompted for the check amount, carefully enter the check amount to ensure it matches the amount written on your check. (Daily Limit - $5,000.00 per day).   
• Flatten folded or crumpled checks before taking your photos. 
• Place the check on a dark background in a well-lit area. 
• Keep your phone flat above the check when taking your photos. 
• Keep the check within the viewfinder on the camera screen. 
• Try not to get too much of the areas surrounding the check.  
• Make sure that the entire check image is visible, in focus with all four corners of the check captured, and the MICR line (numbers on the bottom of your check) are readable before submitting your deposit. 

Important: When you endorse your check for mobile deposit, please also write “For Mobile Deposit Only to First Southern Bank”. 

*Wireless carrier data rates may apply. 

Save time, money, and trees by enrolling in eStatements to receive your paper statement electronically. Be in control of your money with up to 24 months of statement history anytime you're online.  Enroll today to experience the convenience of online statements. 

• Create no paper waste
• Fast, free, and easy alternative to paper statements 
• Easier to retrieve info when needed 
• Eliminate a paper trail 
• Reduce chances of fraud and identity theft
• Can’t be lost or stolen from your mailbox
• Arrive faster than paper statements 
• Simplify recordkeeping 
• Easily access past statements 
• Ability to download for permanent storage or print if needed 
• Receive email notice when new eStatement is ready 

Enroll Now

1. Log into First Southern Bank’s Digital Banking.
2. Select the Menu Tile, then select documents.
3. Under Select Account you can enroll all accounts at once or individually by either clicking select all or by selecting the individual account, then click the accept button below, then apply.
4. View the Terms and Conditions.  Scroll to the bottoms of the Terms and then Select View Test Document to ensure you have the capability of viewing the document.
5. Select all and click Accept Terms.  If you don't want statements and notices, you can change simply change the selection by clicking the green box next to the account and click the desired selection (Statements, Notices, or Statements and Notices), then click accept Terms to finalize the enrollment.

And you're all set!

You can move your money when and where you want — internally or externally — with our online banking or mobile app. 

An internal transfer is a feature that gives you the opportunity to transfer money between your accounts online with First Southern Bank.

An external transfer is a feature that gives you the opportunity to transfer money between your accounts online at other financial institutions.

External transfers to family, friends, or others can be done through a wire transfer with First Southern Bank or through any digital wallet cash app on your mobile device such as: 

• Apple Pay®
• Google Pay™
• CashApp
• PayPal
• Venmo

Fees may apply. Please refer to our fee schedule.

Get real-time and scheduled account alerts on the activities you want to monitor. Talk about a feeling of security!

Real-time alerts from First Southern Bank notifies you instantly the moment something important happens in your account by sending a message via text*, email, or to your Digital Banking message center. A scheduled alert runs at a pre-defined interval whose run time is defined by the day and time you choose.  

With Alerts, you will know what is happening with your money, and you can watch for suspicious activity. It is a free service for our customers.

Choose from Dozens of Alerts

Choose alerts such as:

	A purchase using your debit card was just processed. You instantly know.
	An ATM withdrawal is made. You instantly know.
	A check clears that exceeds the amount you set. You instantly know.

Delivery of Alerts

Real time account alerts…delivered the way you want. Messages sent instantly using any of the delivery channels you choose:

	Text Messages One of the easiest ways to receive Secure Alerts is through text messages on your smartphone*, or wearable devices.
	Email Receive email messages about your account activity.
	Digital Banking Message Center View your Secure Alerts every time you log on to Online Banking.

*Message and data rates may apply.

Set up your Alerts

1. Log into Digital Banking. Select Manage Alerts.
2. Click each Category in Alert Options to view the list of available alerts.
3. Select the Alerts you want to receive for each account. Then check how you would like to receive themand Save.

You will now receive a message the moment any of your alerts trigger — it's that simple!