FDIC: Failed Bank Information for Citizens Bank, Sac City, IA (2024)

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On Friday, November 3, 2023, Citizens Bank was closed by the Iowa Division of Banking. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was named Receiver. No advance notice is given to the public when a financial institution is closed. Iowa Trust & Savings Bank, Emmetsburg, IA, assumed all deposit accounts and substantially all the assets. All shares of stock were owned by the holding company, which was not involved in this transaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

November 3, 2023 Official Press Release

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If You Had a Deposit Account

The full balance of all deposit accounts has been transferred to Iowa Trust & Savings Bank.

You may continue to use your checks and ATM/Debit card. Direct deposits like paychecks and social security benefits will continue as usual. Please refer to the Banking Services section below for more details.

EDIE — Electronic Deposit Insurance Estimator
Calculate insurance coverage of deposit accounts

Facts for Depositors
General information explaining the role of FDIC

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If You Had a Loan

You should continue to make payments, including escrow payments, as usual; the terms of your loan will not change.

If your loan is currently in process or you had a line of credit, contact your loan officer.

If you are making escrow payments and receive notification that any portion of your taxes or insurance was not paid, contact your loan officer.

If you received notice that the FDIC retained your loan, and you have questions, please visit the FDIC Information and Support Center.

Obtaining a Lien Release
Process on getting a release of lien

Borrower’s Guide to an FDIC Insured Bank Failure
Overview of how FDIC processes loans

Facts for Borrowers
General information explaining the role of FDIC

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If You Are Owed Money for a Service or Product Provided

You may be eligible to file a claim against Citizens Bank.

If you have not been paid for services rendered prior to November 3, 2023, please refer to the Filing Claims section below.

Facts for Creditors
General information explaining the role of FDIC

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Beware of Scams
If you are concerned about becoming a victim of fraud, be advised that you will not receive any communication from the FDIC requesting any private information. Be watchful for and resistant to any scams to obtain information from you by individuals or entities stating they are acting on behalf of Citizens Bank, Iowa Trust & Savings Bank, or the FDIC. The FDIC, however, will encourage you to correspond with us via the FDIC Claims Portal, a secure web portal.

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Acquiring Institution: Iowa Trust & Savings Bank

About Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
All deposit accounts have been transferred to Iowa Trust & Savings Bank, Emmetsburg, IA, ("assuming institution") and will be available immediately. The former Citizens Bank locations will reopen as branches of Iowa Trust & Savings Bank during regular business hours.

All transferred deposits will be separately insured from any accounts you may already have at Iowa Trust & Savings Bank for at least six months after the failure of Citizens Bank. Checks that were drawn on Citizens Bank that did not clear before the institution closed will be honored as long as there are sufficient funds in the account.

Iowa Trust & Savings Bank will review deposit rates. You will be notified of any changes. You may withdraw your funds from any transferred account without an early withdrawal penalty until you enter into a new deposit agreement with Iowa Trust & Savings Bank as long as the deposits are not pledged as collateral for loans.

Contacting Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
You can contact Iowa Trust & Savings Bank:

Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
2101 10th St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Iowa Trust & Savings Bank (www.iowatrustbank.com)

Transaction Documentation

Agreement between FDIC and the acquiring institution

Bid Summary
Report on the bids to purchase the failed bank

Brokered Accounts
All deposit accounts, excluding the Cede & Co deposits, have been transferred to Iowa Trust & Savings Bank. If you are a customer who has a Citizens Bank deposit through a broker, youmustcontact your broker with any questions.

Deposit Broker's Processing Guide

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Banking Services

Automatic Payments/Bill Pay/Online Banking
These services will continue as usual. Your routing number and account number will remain the same until you are notified in writing by Iowa Trust & Savings Bank.

ATM and Debit Cards
Your ATM/Debit card will continue to work as usual.

Checks
Your checks will be processed as usual. All outstanding checks will be paid against your available balance(s). Iowa Trust & Savings Bank will contact you soon regarding any changes in the terms of your account. If you have a problem with a merchant refusing to accept your check, please contact your branch office.

Direct Deposit
All direct deposits, for example, social security, payroll, veterans' benefits, disability, unemployment or any payment you receive electronically will continue as usual.

Overdraft Lines of Credit
These lines have been transferred to Iowa Trust & Savings Bank. Please contact Iowa Trust & Savings Bank if you have additional questions regarding your accounts.

Safe Deposit Boxes
You will have access to your safe deposit boxes during normal business hours. Any changes will be communicated by Iowa Trust & Savings Bank.

Tax Reporting — 1098 and/or 1099
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank will be responsible for mailing your 1099 tax information. Your 1098 reporting will be done by the FDIC or the servicer of your loan. You will be notified of any changes in ownership or servicing of your loan.

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Filing Claims

Creditors
If you or your company provided a service or product, leased space, furniture, or equipment toCitizens Bank prior to November 3, 2023, and have not been paid, you may have a claim againstCitizens Bank.

Any party/claimant who wishes to submit a Receivership claim electronically should utilize the Non-Deposit FDIC Claims Portal or email nondepclaimsdal@fdic.gov.

All creditors having claims against Citizens Bank must submit their claims to the Receiver online, via email, or by mail.

Online:

FDIC Claims Portal

Email:

NonDepClaimsDal@FDIC.gov

Mail:

FDIC as Receiver for Citizens Bank
Attention: Claims Agent
600 North Pearl Street
Suite 700
Dallas, TX 75201

Please note: There are time limits for filing a claim. Your claim must be filed on or before 02/29/2024 (the "Claims Bar Date").

Under federal law, failure to file a claim on or before the Claims Bar Date will result in disallowance of the claim by the Receiver. The disallowance will be final. 12 U.S.C. Section 1821(d)(5)(C).

NOTE TO CLASS CLAIMANTS: By law, the Receiver will not accept a claim filed on behalf of a proposed class of individuals or entities or a class of individuals or entities certified by a court. EACH individual or entity must file a separate claim with the Receiver.

Priority of Claims
In accordance with Federal law, allowed claims will be paid, after administrative expenses, in the following order of priority:

  1. Depositors
  2. General Unsecured Creditors
  3. Subordinated Debt
  4. Stockholders

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For Shareholders of Citizens Holding Company

Shareholders
All shares of Citizens Bank are owned by its holding company, Citizens Holding Company, Sac City, IA. The holding company was not included in the closing of the bank or resulting receivership.

Contacting the Holding Company
If you are a shareholder, please do not contact or file a claim with the Receiver. You must contact the holding company directly:

Citizens Holding Company
500 West Main Street
Sac City, IA 50583

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Contact Information

Questions About This Closing
Please contact the call center at the number provided below with any additional questions:

1-888-206-4662

Hours of Operation — Central Time
Monday – Friday (excluding federal holidays): 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

FDIC: Failed Bank Information for Citizens Bank, Sac City, IA (2024)

FAQs

What happens when an FDIC-insured bank fails? ›

Historically, the FDIC pays insurance within a few days after a bank closing, usually the next business day, by either (1) providing each depositor with a new account at another insured bank in an amount equal to the insured balance of their account at the failed bank, or (2) by issuing a payment to each depositor for ...

Is the FDIC shutting down Citizens Bank? ›

On November 3, 2023, the Iowa Division of Banking (IDOB) closed Citizens Bank and appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver.

Why did Citizens Bank fail? ›

During the August 2023 joint examination by the FDIC and IDOB, examiners found that significant losses in the loan portfolio had eroded the institution's capital and earnings position. Further, the bank failed to adequately address and respond to the provisions of the MOU and Consent Order.

What is the controversy with Citizens Bank? ›

The CFPB alleges that Citizens Bank failed to properly manage and respond to customers' credit card disputes and fraud claims. If entered by the court, the order, among other things, would require Citizens Bank to pay a $9 million civil money penalty.

Is Citizens Bank safe from collapse? ›

Citizens Bank is an insured member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), which means deposits in all types of accounts are insured, dollar-for-dollar, up to $250,000 per person.

What happens to my money if my bank collapses? ›

If your bank fails, up to $250,000 of deposited money (per person, per account ownership type) is protected by the FDIC. When banks fail, the most common outcome is that another bank takes over the assets and your accounts are simply transferred over.

Will Citizens Bank go under? ›

On Friday, November 3, 2023, Citizens Bank was closed by the Iowa Division of Banking. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was named Receiver.

How financially stable is Citizens Bank? ›

Stable NIM; LDR of 81%; CET1 ratio of 10.6%

(NYSE: CFG or “Citizens”) today reported first quarter 2024 financial results. The earnings press release, investor presentation, and financial supplement are available at http://investor.citizensbank.com.

Is Citizens Bank a secure bank? ›

We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that comply with federal guidelines to guard your nonpublic personal information against unauthorized access or use.

What is the ranking of Citizens Bank? ›

Overview. Citizens Bank had $221.7 billion in assets as of Dec. 31, 2023, making it the 14th-largest bank in the U.S.

Who bought out Citizens Bank? ›

With a strong financial foundation and customer-focused approach, Iowa Trust assumed operational control of Citizens Bank on November 5, 2023.

Is Citizens Bank owned by African Americans? ›

Noted Bank Accomplishments

Citizens Trust Company became the first African-American owned bank in the United States to become a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

Was Citizens Bank hacked? ›

Social media reports on Monday morning that Citizens Bank had a data breach, or that it was “hacked,” are not true, according to the financial institution, but some customers were the victims of “skimming.”

How much money do I have to keep in my Citizens Bank savings account? ›

Everyone needs to save for a rainy day. This becomes easier with our Regular Savings Account. Simply deposit $25 to open your account, when your account balance reaches $200 there will be no monthly minimum balance fee. Balances under $200 will be assessed a $3 monthly minimum balance fee.

Who runs Citizens Bank? ›

Bruce Van Saun is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

Has anyone ever lost money at an FDIC-insured bank? ›

Since 1933, no depositor has ever lost a penny of FDIC-insured funds. Today, the FDIC insures up to $250,000 per depositor per FDIC-insured bank. An FDIC-insured account is the safest place for consumers to keep their money.

Can banks seize your money if the economy fails? ›

It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Your money is safe in a bank, even during an economic decline like a recession. Up to $250,000 per depositor, per account ownership category, is protected by the FDIC or NCUA at a federally insured financial institution.

Is your money safe if a bank fails? ›

For the most part, if you keep your money at an institution that's FDIC-insured, your money is safe — at least up to $250,000 in accounts at the failing institution. You're guaranteed that $250,000, and if the bank is acquired, even amounts over the limit may be smoothly transferred to the new bank.

Do you lose your money if a bank closes your account? ›

If the bank closed your account and there is money still in it, you're due a refund. The bank will typically send you a check, but if it suspects criminal activity on your part, it may be allowed to freeze your assets.

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