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Welcome to South State

Helpful information and resources to guide you

South State Bank has been serving the financial needs of individuals and businesses in the south since 1934. We are here to help guide you through this transition. Please use this page as a resource to help answer any questions you may have about your accounts and services, important dates, contact information and resources.

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Quick Links

We’re here to help make this a smooth transition for you. Below are a few helpful links to resources and other information.

Important Dates

Below are a few key dates for you to know:

Apr10

We will continue to issue South State Visa Debit Cards through the end of April.
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  • Your new South State Debit Card will feature a new card number.
  • Please follow the instructions included with your card to activate it and set a Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Apr24

If you have a Georgia Bank & Trust or Southern Bank & Trust Credit Card, you should receive a South State Bank replacement card the week of April 24.
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  • Your credit card number and PIN will not change.
  • You will no longer be able to use your Georgia Bank & Trust or Southern Bank & Trust Credit Card 90 days after you receive your new South State Credit Card.
Jun01

Georgia Bank & Trust and Southern Bank & Trust Debit Cards will be deactivated if they have not already expired.
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  • On June 1, we will deactivate Georgia Bank & Trust and Southern Bank & Trust MasterCards.
  • If you have not received your new South State Debit Card by mid-May, please call us at (800) 277-2175.
Keeping You Informed
  • PersonalInformation regarding your personal accountsRead More
  • BusinessInformation regarding your business accountsRead More
  • Online/Mobile BankingInformation regarding accessing your accounts onlineRead More
  • FAQsA quick reference to common FAQsRead More
  • We're Here
    to Help    Contact information and locationsRead More

Personal

  • Checks – Please continue using your existing GB&T or SB&T checks as you do today.
    • If you need to order new checks after the transition, you may do so in the following ways:
      • Online – Log in to Online Banking. Select an account, and click Order Checks at the top of the page.
      • Customer Care – Call us at (800) 277-2175, and we’ll be happy to assist you with ordering new checks.
      • Phone Banking – Call (800) 763-0555, and follow the prompts to order checks.
      • In Branch – Visit your local South State branch to order new checks.
      • Business customers, who will have access to our business online services (Business Link/Plus), can order checks by calling us at (866) 722-8972.
    • The routing number on your checks will change to 053200983.
  • Statements – Due to the system conversion, your last GB&T or SB&T statement will include account activity through Friday, February 17, 2017. This will be delivered as a paper statement. You will receive your first South State statement per your regular statement schedule. The first statement will include activity beginning with February 18, 2017.
    • If you currently receive combined statements, where more than one account is listed on your statement, please call us beginning February 21 to set up this service for you again.
  • Direct Deposit/Electronic Drafts – Your electronic drafts/direct deposits will continue as they do today. We will notify businesses, where you have electronic payments or direct deposits set up, of your new routing number. After February 21, we encourage you to confirm with these businesses that the routing number is updated to ensure there is no interruption with your payments or deposits.
  • Debit Cards – Please continue to use your current GB&T or SB&T Debit Card as you do today. You will receive a new South State Visa® Debit Card5 in March or April.. Your new debit card will have a new card number and will include EMV Chip Technology. Additional information, including instructions on how to activate your card and set a PIN, will be included with your card.
    • If you are an Apple PayTM user, you may continue to use Apple PayTM with no interruption. After receiving your new South State Visa® Debit Card, you will need to update your account with your new card number. Click here for instructions on updating Apple PayTM.6
    • With your South State Visa® Debit Card, you will have the option to use additional Payment Solutions like Android PayTM7, Samsung PayTM8 and Visa® Checkout3.
  • Online Banking – On Monday, February 20, you can access your accounts online through South State Online Banking.
  • Credit Cards – Please continue to use your current GB&T or SB&T Credit Card as you do today. New South State Credit Cards will be issued in April.
    • Although your card will change from MasterCard to Visa®, your card features will remain the same.
  • Mobile Banking – Mobile Banking is available to South State Online Banking customers. You will need to access Online banking first in order to enroll in Mobile Banking and download the Mobile App.
    • View the different ways to access Mobile Banking here.
    • If you are a Text Banking user, click here to view changes.
    • In order to receive Mobile Text Alerts, you will need to set up your alert preferences within South State Online Banking. Learn more here.
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Business

  • Checks – Please continue using your existing GB&T or SB&T checks as you do today.
    • If you need to order new checks after the transition, you may do so in the following ways:
      • Online – Log in to Online Banking. Select an account, and click Order Checks at the top of the page.
      • Customer Care – Call us at (800) 277-2175, and we’ll be happy to assist you with ordering new checks.
      • Phone Banking – Call (800) 763-0555, and follow the prompts to order checks.
      • In Branch – Visit your local South State branch to order new checks.
      • Business customers, who will have access to our business online services (Business Link/Plus), can order checks by calling us at (866) 722-8976.
    • The Routing Number on your checks will change to 053200983.
  • Statements – Due to the system conversion, your last GB&T or SB&T statement will include account activity through Friday, February 17, 2017. This will be delivered as a paper statement. You will receive your first South State statement per your regular statement schedule. The first statement will include activity beginning with February 18, 2017.
    • If you currently receive combined statements, where more than one account is listed on your statement, please call us beginning February 21 to set up this service for you again.
  • Direct Deposit/Electronic Drafts – Your electronic drafts/direct deposits will continue as they do today. We will notify businesses, where you have electronic payments or direct deposits set up, of your new routing number. After February 21, we encourage you to confirm with these businesses that the routing number is updated to ensure there is no interruption with your payments or deposits.
  • Debit Cards – Please continue to use your current GB&T or SB&T Debit Card as you do today. You will receive a new South State Visa® Debit Card in March or April. Your new debit card will have a new card number and will include EMV Chip Technology. Additional information, including instructions on how to activate your card, and set a PIN will be included with your card.
    • If you are an Apple PayTM user, you may continue to use Apple PayTM with no interruption. After receiving your new South State Visa® Debit Card, you will need to update your account with your new card number. Click here for instructions on updating Apple PayTM.6
    • With your South State Visa® Debit Card, you will have the option to use additional Payment Solutions like Android PayTM7, Samsung PayTM8 and Visa® Checkout3.
  • Credit Cards – Please continue to use your current GB&T or SB&T Credit Card as you do today. New South State Credit Cards will be issued in April.
    • Although your card will change from MasterCard to Visa®, your card features will remain the same.
  • Online Banking – As a business customer, you will access your accounts through South State Online Banking, Business Link or Business Link Plus. You will receive a separate letter this month detailing how to access your accounts beginning Monday, February 20. If you will access your accounts through Business Link/Plus, you may also be contacted by a South State Treasury Officer
  • Mobile Banking – Mobile Banking is available to South State Online Banking customers. You will need to access Online banking first in order to enroll in Mobile Banking and download the Mobile App.
    • View the different ways to access Mobile Banking here.
    • If you are a Text Banking user, click here to view changes.
    • In order to receive Mobile Text Alerts, you will need to set up your alert preferences within South State Online Banking. Learn more here.
    • Available to South State Business Link or Business Link Plus customers, Business Link Mobile App is an easy and secure way to access your accounts, deposit checks, pay bills and transfer money between your South State accounts. In addition, you can receive alerts when ACH, Wires, BillPay9 or Positive Pay approvals are pending. Learn more about Business Link Mobile App here.
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Online Banking

On Monday, February 20, you can access your accounts online on our homepage by entering your Access ID in the Online Banking Login box.

  • When logging in to South State Online Banking for the first time, please use your current GB&T or SB&T Access ID (case-sensitive, no spaces) and the last four digits of your Social Security Number or your Tax Identification Number as your password. If your Access ID is less than six (6) characters, you will be prompted to change it. Your access ID must be at least six (6) characters.
  • Click here to learn more about changes to Online Banking.
  • Click the links below to learn more about Online Services at South State:
  • If you are a business customer, we have three options: Online Banking, Business Link or Business Link Plus.
  • For product demos, please visit our Online Education Center here.

Mobile Banking

  • Mobile Banking1 is available to South State Online Banking customers. You will need to access Online Banking from a computer first in order to enroll in Mobile Banking and download the Mobile App.
    • View the different ways to access Mobile Banking here.
    • If you are a Text Banking user, click here to view changes.
    • In order to receive Mobile Text Alerts, you will need to set up your alert preferences within South State Online Banking. Learn more here.
    • Deposit checks with Mobile Deposits3.
  • Business Link and Business Plus customers have access to their accounts through the Business Link Mobile App.
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FAQs

In an effort to make this transition as smooth as possible for you, we’ve created a Welcome Booklet and Account Information Booklet to help answer any questions you may have about your accounts and services, including important dates, contact information and resources.

In our Welcome Booklet you will find information about:

  • Accessing your Personal and Business accounts
  • What to expect over the transition weekend
  • How to sign up and log in to Online Banking
  • Mobile Banking options and more!

In the Account Information Booklet, you will find:

  • Overview of Personal accounts and disclosures
  • Personal Deposit Account Agreement
  • Business Deposit Account Agreement
  • Loan information and other services available at South State

We’ve also included quick links to common FAQs below:

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We’re here to help.

We’re here to make this a smooth transition for you.

  • Please call us with any questions at (800) 277-2175. Our normal Customer Care hours are Monday through Friday 8am – 7pm and Saturday 8am – 3pm.
    • To help you through this transition, we will be extending our Customer Care hours over the weekend:
      • Friday, February 17: 8am to 7pm
      • Saturday, February 18: 8am to 5pm
      • Sunday, February 19: 1pm to 6pm
      • Monday, February 20 – Friday, February 24 – 8am to 7pm
  • Click here to email us.
  • Visit our Help section to review FAQs, User Guides, and Online Demos.
  • Find South State locations here.

*Until we complete the transition, which is scheduled for the weekend of February 17, 2017, it is important that you understand: GB&T and Southern Bank & Trust, a division of GB&T, are not banking entities separate from South State Bank; any references in bank documentation to “Georgia Bank & Trust,” “Georgia Bank & Trust Company of Augusta,” “Southern Bank & Trust, a division of Georgia Bank & Trust Company of Augusta” or any such similar reference before the transition is complete means Georgia Bank & Trust, a division of South State Bank; and South State Bank and Georgia Bank & Trust, a division of South State Bank, are the same FDIC-insured institution. Deposits held under “South State Bank” or “Georgia Bank & Trust, a division of South State Bank” are not separately insured.
1. Internet service provider fees may apply.
2. Services do not apply to mortgage loans serviced on the Bank’s behalf by a third party.
3. Message and data rates may apply
4. Quicken and Quickbooks are trademarks and service marks of Intuit, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.
5. VISA is a registered trademark of Visa International Service Association and used under license. Debit card fees may apply. See your banker for applicable fees.
6. Apple Pay and Touch ID are trademarks of Apple Inc.
7. Android Pay is a trademark of Google Inc.
8. Samsung Pay is a registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
9. Business Link Mobile Deposits not available with Remote Deposit Capture. Contact your banker for details.
10. Must have an open U.S. bank account. Non-customers must register on Popmoney.com to receive funds. Fee applies, see banker for details. Customers must be enrolled in BillPay to use Popmoney. Cannot process to foreign countries. Popmoney is a registered trademark of Fiserv, Inc. or its affiliates.
11. Fees may apply. See details within Online Banking for fees, limits and delivery speed. Bank to Bank Transfers are not available from a mobile device. Services to not apply to mortgage loans serviced not eh Bank’s behalf by a third party. Cannot process to foreign countries.