Correspondence Procedures
By Mail
Do the following:
- Mail to the address on file.
- Fully verify the client by Reg P identifiers.
- Note: If the client has updated his/her address recently, wait 10 business days before mailing the correspondence:
- Complete and mail within 24-48 business hours.
By Fax
Do the following:
- Obtain a written request.
- Quote 24-48 business hours to complete the request.
- Complete the request.
By Online Banking Services (BOL)
Do the following:
- Send it to the client's Message Center as a PDF.
- Quote 24-48 business hours to complete the request.
- Complete the request.
By Email
- Obtain a written request. (Written request are not required for indirect loan only clients when sending to an email that has been on file for 10 business days.)
- Quote 24-48 business hours to complete the request.
- Complete the request.
- Send the client a secure email with instructions on how to open it.
Scan
Attach the documents to be scanned to account for the email.
Correspondence Requests
When a client requests an item or document be sent to them, the Direct Banker (DB) forwards a request to the Correspondence Team. The Correspondence Team ensures clients receive the requested documents in a timely and secure manner.
To ensure there are no delays in fulfilling the client's request, follow the instructions listed in the appropriate accordion.
Note: You are responsible for correcting all incomplete/inaccurate requests by contacting the client to obtain the correct information.
By Mail
Do the following:- Determine the client's needs.
- Verify the client's mailing address.
- Note: If the client has updated his/her address recently, wait 10 business days before mailing the correspondence.
- Assess any fees related to the request.
- For a list of fees related to correspondence requests, see the Fees tab.
- The Direct Banker is responsible for assessing the fees related to a clients request to receive documents, NOT the correspondence associate.
- Research and download the requested documents or images.
- Submit the request using the Correspondence Quick Step set up in Outlook.
- Make sure to attach any requested documents.
By Online Banking Services (BOL)
Do the following:- Determine the client's needs.
- Assess any fees related to the request.
- For a list of fees related to correspondence requests, see the Fees tab.
- The Direct Banker is responsible for assessing the fees related to a clients request to receive documents, NOT the correspondence associate.
- Research and download the requested documents or images.
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Submit the request using the Correspondence Quick Step set up in Outlook.
- Make sure to attach any requested documents.
By Fax
Do the following:- Discover the client's needs
- Inform the client that they must send written authorization stating:
- What they want
- Where and how they want it sent
- Account number
- Last 4 of their Social Security Number
- A PHYSICAL signature
- Send a request to Correspondence to send a Secure Online Transfer (SOT) link to the client's email.
- Once client returns SOT, correspondence will assess the fees and send what's requested to the client via fax. A wrap up in Finesee will be added.
By Email
Do the following:- Determine the client's needs .
- Inform the client that they must send written authorization stating:
- What they want
- Where and how they want it sent
- Account number
- Last 4 of their Social Security Number
- A PHYSICAL signature
- Send a request to Correspondence to send a SOT link to the client's email.
- Once client returns SOT, correspondence will assess the fees and send what's requested to the client via a secured email.
Note: indirect loan only clients can have documentation emailed with no written request as long as going to the email address on file.
DeleteSend to a Third Party
Do the following:- Determine the client's needs .
- Inform the client that they must send written authorization stating:
- What they want
- Where and how they want it sent
- Account number
- Last 4 of their Social Security Number
- A PHYSICAL signature
- Send a request to Correspondence to send a SOT link to the client's email.
- Once the SOT is returned, correspondence will assess the fees and send the requested information. A wrap up will be added in Finesee.
Client Needs to Send Information Securely
Note: This is for requests that are for account changes that require written permission to complete, such as reactivating dormant accounts or certain closings.Do the following:
- Address the client's needs.
- Inform the client that they must send written authorization stating:
- What they want
- Where and how they want it sent
- Account number
- Last 4 of their Social Security Number
- A PHYSICAL signature
- Send a request to Correspondence to send a Secure Online Transfer (SOT) link to the client's email.
- Once the client returns the SOT, correspondence will handle charging fees and sending the requested information. A wrap up will be added in Finesee once this is done.
Remotes Only
For stop payments, AFT's, and sweep's, email bankdirectchat@ccbg.com with the form to be printed/ stamped/ and scanned in the daily work.
Fees
The Direct Banker is responsible for assessing the fees related to a clients request to receive documents, NOT the correspondence associate.- Statement Copy fee: $5.00 per statement copy - DB assesses this fee under Service Fees > Statement Fee
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Statement Copy fee for research if more than 6 months of Statements are requested:
- This requires a Synapses Event.
- Inform the client there is a $25.00 per hour rate for the research with a 1 hour minimum.
- When doing a synapsys event for research, deposit services will charge the research fee + the $5 statement fee. DB does not need to charge any fees.
- Check Image Copy fee: $1.00 per check image, not per page.
- Loan Documents do not accrue fees.
NOT Correspondence Requests
Request Type | Completed by / Action Taken |
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Debit Card Orders | Bank Direct Associates |
Filing Disputes | Bank Direct Associates |
Stop Payments / Sweeps/ AFT | Bank Direct Associates |
Charging Fees to clients' accounts (except when issuing a money order) | Bank Direct Associates |
Closing Account: Forfeiting remaining balance | Bank Direct Associates |
Extensive Account / Loan Research | Synapsys service event to Deposit Services (DS)/Loan Servicing (LS) |
Deposit Verifications | Requests must be sent via fax to 850.402.7062 ($10 fee charged to client for request) |
Add/Remove/Open New Accounts: POA, Estate, Trust, Business, Name Change, Change Signers | Local CCB office Personal Banker |
HELOC/CLOC Payoffs | Synapsys service event to Loan Servicing (LS) |
Closing IRA Accounts | Local CCB office Personal Banker |
Loan ONLY Clients - Authorization to speak to non-client |
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