Text Banking

Stay connected with your finances using text message banking (SMS Banking) from Forward Bank. With mobile text banking, you can easily check account balances, view recent transactions, and even transfer funds with simple text commands. Our convenient Text Banking service allows you to manage your accounts on the go, providing secure access to your financial information anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re at home or on the move, mobile text banking ensures you have the tools you need to stay in control of your money with just a quick text.

Features and benefits of text banking:

• Check your balance instantly: No need to log into the mobile app; simply text to see your account balance anytime, anywhere.
• Transfer funds between accounts: Move money between your Forward Bank accounts with a quick text command, making it easy to stay on top of your finances.
• Manage up to two accounts: Text Banking allows you to enable two accounts for easy access, transferring funds from your secondary to your primary account when needed.
• Easy-to-use commands: After enabling Text Banking, use simple text commands to get the information you need. Just enter 59217 as the recipient, then use codes – BAL: Check your account balances. HIST: View the last three transactions on your primary account. TRAN: Transfer money from your secondary account to your primary account. HELP: Get assistance with Text Banking. STOP: Cancel the Text Banking service.

Set up additional text notifications: If you’re interested in receiving real-time text notifications about your account activity, you can easily set up security and account alerts within our online and mobile banking app. These alerts keep you updated on important changes, helping you monitor your finances and detect any unusual activity instantly.

Moving Your Banking Forward

Text Banking is all about convenience and flexibility, letting you manage your accounts whenever and wherever you need. With quick access to your account balances, recent transactions, and the ability to transfer funds—all from a simple text message—you’ll have the flexibility and control you need to manage your money on the go. Whether you’re checking your balance while at a local store in Wisconsin, transferring funds between accounts on a road trip in Minnesota, or just need a quick update on your recent transactions, Text Banking keeps you connected to your bank accounts anytime, anywhere.

Ready to make banking even easier? Navigate to the Profile menu and select Settings to set up Text Banking, and discover how simple managing your money can be with Forward Bank.