Community Bank is operated through a contract between a commercial financial institution and the Department of Defense. Currently the contractor is Navy Federal Credit Union. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service, in coordination with the Military Service banking representatives, is responsible for oversight of Community Bank.
To be eligible for full banking services at Community Bank, you must meet at least one of the requirements below:
In addition, DOD Component Commands may approve banking services for other individuals when they qualify for individual logistic support under regulations of the appropriate military service which is not precluded by Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), other intergovernmental agreements, or hosting country or local law.
Community Bank accounts must be opened in person due to Department of Defense requirements regarding eligibility. To find a location nearest you, use the "Banking Center Locator" at the top of this page.
Yes, your deposit accounts in Community Bank are insured up to $250,000.00 per account. For more information about deposit insurance coverage provided by Community Bank operated by Navy Federal Credit Union, please click here.
Community Bank accounts are in U.S. Dollars except for Sterling Services Accounts which are in Pound Sterling. ATM Cards can be utilized to obtain local currencies where applicable. Local currencies and checks can also be purchased at your Community Bank banking center.
Checking accounts include Regular Checking, Interest Bearing Checking. Sterling Services Accounts are available in the UK offering Pound Sterling Accounts. For more information on all products, contact your Community Bank representative.
Savings Accounts are available through Community Bank offering competitive interest rates with interest compounded and credited monthly. For more information on all products, contact your Community Bank representative.
Community Bank Certificates of Deposit pay a higher interest rate than regular savings accounts and interest bearing checking accounts. You can choose from a variety of terms and annual percentage yields. For more information on all products, contact your Community Bank representative.
Overdraft Protection can be linked to your Regular Checking or Interest Bearing Checking to provide you extra protection against overdrafts or returned checks. A Line of Credit is a revolving line of credit linked to your Regular Checking or Interest Bearing Checking to provide overdraft protection when needed. Credit is subject to approval. For more information contact your Community Bank representative.
Yes. Online Banking is available to Community Bank customers. For more information, visit our Online Banking page. Additionally, we offer the Euro Bill Payment and Sterling Bill Payment to assist you with paying your local bills online. For further information, visit the Local Bill Pay page.
You can request that your rent and other regular local bills, such as utility and telephone bills, be paid from your USD Checking Account by contacting your local Community Bank banking center representative to find out about availability in your location.
Contact your local Community Bank banking center to discuss your pending deployment and concerns or click here for online resources.
Yes. You may choose to receive a Community Bank ATM Card to access your account through Community Bank ATMs or different networks around the world. You may also use your Community Bank ATM card at some point–of–sale terminals. Contact your Community Bank representative for more information.
No, but you must meet Military authorization guidelines to utilize Community Bank's services. Approved Military authorization includes: individuals with an active duty U.S. Military ID, an active DOD Civilian ID, an approved active U.S. Government Employee ID or their immediate family members. For more information, contact your Community Bank banking center representative.
Community Bank offers several ways to get your account information when your local banking center is closed.
Contact your Community Bank banking center or Customer Service representative during normal banking hours for information on how to utilize Interactive Banking / Bank by Phone.
Contact your Community Bank to find out about the various financing options available for new/used cars and motorcycles, Signature loans and/or CD secured loans. See our Loan Products page for additional information.
Timing is important in stop payment situations. Contact your Community Bank banking center or Customer Service representative to place a stop payment order during normal local banking hours.
You can set up your Government Military or Civilian payroll check to be automatically deposited to your Community Bank account through Government Payroll or by contacting your Community Bank representative. You can set up your civilian company payroll check to be automatically deposited as well.
Contact your civilian employer for their procedures to establish direct deposit from their systems. For additional information, contact your local Community Bank banking center representative.
Contact your Community Bank banking center or Customer Service representative during normal banking hours for information on how to make a wire transfer.
Contact your Community Bank banking center or Customer Service representative during normal banking hours for information on how to change your account address.
Due to U.S. governmental regulations when your assignment requires relocation to another country, depending on the country location, you may need to close your existing Community Bank account and open another Community Bank account. For more information, contact your Community Bank banking center representative.
Due to U.S. governmental regulations when being permanently assigned stateside, you must close your Community Bank accounts and establish banking relationships with another financial institution. For more information, contact your Community Bank banking center representative.
Contact your Community Bank banking center or Customer Service representative during normal banking hours for information on how to close your account.