Welcome to b1BANK.
On behalf of our entire team, I’m pleased to welcome you to b1BANK. Over the past several months, we have been working closely to bring Progressive Bank and b1BANK together, and that process is now nearing completion.
Both Progressive Bank and b1BANK have been built on strong personal relationships. Your trusted bankers are now part of the b1BANK team, and they remain committed to providing the same personal service and trust you have always known.
Our goal is to be more than a bank. We want to be a true partner on your financial journey and a positive force in the communities we serve. This transition strengthens our ability to do both.
Thank you for your trust through this process. We look forward to building a successful future together, grounded in the same relationships and community values you and we have always prioritized.
Jude Melville
Chairman and CEO
b1BANK
Important Dates
Sunday | 8/2/26
Scheduling bill payments in Online Banking will be unavailable beginning at 2:00 p.m. CDT.
Monday | 8/3/26
Bill Pay services will be unavailable after 8:00 a.m. CDT.
Zelle is not a b1BANK product and will no longer be available after 8:00 a.m. CDT.
Wednesday | 8/5/26
Enrollment in Online Banking and eStatements will be unavailable after 8:00 a.m. CDT.
Thursday | 8/6/26
Debit card transactions made Thursday, August 6, through Monday, August 10, 2026, will not be displayed in Online Banking until Tuesday, August 11.
External transfers from Online Banking will be unavailable after 4:30 p.m. CDT. Services will be restored on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CDT.
If you have any questions or service issues with your debit card, please call 877.614.7600.
Friday | 8/7/26
The following services will be unavailable after 6:00 p.m. CDT. Services will be restored on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CDT.
- Online Banking
- Mobile Banking Services including deposits
- Telephone Banking
Your final Progressive Bank statement will be printed and mailed on August 7, 2026, even if you are currently enrolled in eStatements.
Monday | 8/10/26
9:00 A.M. CDT
Access your new b1BANK Online Banking and Mobile Banking.
Download the new b1BANK Mobile App from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Enroll in the new Telephone Banking (VRU) system at 877.614.7600. You’ll establish an Access Code and a separate PIN.
Mobile Remote Deposit Capture, ATM deposits and balance inquiries, and Bill Pay services are restored.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR QUICKEN, QUICKBOOKS, AND OTHER THIRD-PARTY BUDGETING APPS
- Before August 7, 2026 please back up your transactions and complete your final transaction data. Online banking will be temporarily unavailable during the system conversion.
- After August 10, 2026, deactivate and then reactivate you online banking connection in Quickbooks, Quicken, or your third-party app.
For more detailed instructions and tutorial videos click the link below:
Your Questions Answered
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DEPOSIT ACCOUNT AND LOAN INFORMATION
Will my deposit account number change?
For most clients, your deposit account number will stay the same. If your account number has changed, you will be contacted by your banker and should have already received a separate notice. If you have questions, please call your banker.Will my loan number change?
Yes. All loan account numbers will change. You will receive a separate letter cross-referencing your old Progressive Bank loan number to your new b1BANK loan number.What is my new routing number?
Your new routing number is 065405420.If my account has a service charge, when will it be applied?
Except for commercial account analysis charges, there will be no monthly service charges or paper statement fees on your final Progressive Bank statement (mailed August 7, 2026) or on your first b1BANK statement. Please see Disclosure Booklet mailed with account letter(s).If my account is interest-bearing, when will interest be credited for the system conversion weekend?
Accrued interest on deposit accounts will be paid on Friday night, August 7, 2026. Interest on CDs will be paid according to the terms of your certificate of deposit.Will my Progressive Bank credit card be impacted?
There will be no changes to your current Progressive Bank Credit Card. Card numbers, account numbers, and payment dates will all remain the same.Will incoming direct deposits and automatic debits continue to work?
Yes. We’ll automatically route incoming ACH credits (such as payroll and Social Security) and debits to your account. To keep things running smoothly, on August 10, 2026, please notify your employer, government agencies, and any other companies that send payments to or pull payments from your account of the new b1BANK routing number and your new account number, if it has changed.Will my CD terms or rates change?
No. Your CD(s) will retain their existing term, rate, interest payment frequency, maturity date, and grace period. The only change will be the Early Withdrawal Penalty, which will convert to b1BANK’s standard schedule.Will I receive two 1099-INT forms at year-end?
No. Tax reporting for 2026 will be consolidated and reported by b1BANK on a single 1099-INT form.Can I access my historical statements and transaction history online?
Account Statements and transaction history for all of 2026 will be viewable in b1BANK Online Banking. Statements and transaction history prior to January 1, 2026, will not be available online; please contact your banking center or our call center to request historical data. -
STATEMENTS
Will my bank statement look different, and when will I receive my final Progressive Bank statement?
Yes, once the system integration is complete, you’ll begin receiving statements formatted for b1BANK. Your final Progressive Bank statement will be printed and mailed on August 7, 2026, even if you are currently enrolled in eStatements.Will my deposit eStatement enrollment carry over?
Yes, if you are currently enrolled in eStatements at Progressive Bank, you will be automatically migrated to eStatements at b1BANK with no action required. -
CHECKS AND DEBIT CARDS
Can I continue to use my Progressive Bank checks?
Yes. You can continue using your existing Progressive Bank paper checks. When you reorder checks from b1BANK, they will automatically feature the updated routing number — and your new account number, if your account number has changed. If you order checks from a third party, please update the routing number (and account number, if applicable) at the time of reorder.Can I continue to use my Progressive Bank debit card?
Yes. Your debit card(s) will NOT be reissued. Continue using your existing Progressive Bank debit card.What about my Health Savings Account (HSA) debit card?
You will receive a new b1BANK HSA debit card in the mail.
If you have not received your new HSA debit card by Tuesday, September 1, please call 877.614.7600 to have your new card reissued. All Progressive Bank HSA debit cards will be deactivated on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. -
BANKING CENTERS
What will happen to my local Banking Center?
Your Progressive Bank location is becoming a b1BANK Banking Center on August 10 — same team, same friendly service.Is any location closing?
Yes, one. Our West Monroe–Trenton Street location (701 Trenton Street) will close permanently at noon on Friday, August 7, 2026. If this is your home branch, you should have already received a letter from us with details on your nearest b1BANK Banking Center.We will have eight (8) locations in Monroe and three (3) in the Shreveport area to serve you.
Will the conversion affect the hours of the Banking Center I currently use?
Yes, Banking Center hours of operation will change.- Lobby Hours: Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. CDT
- Drive-Thru Hours: Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. CDT
- Saturday Drive-Thru Hours: (Lamy Lane, West Monroe and Winnsboro): 9 a.m. 12 p.m. CDT
- The following locations provide extended hours through our Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs):
Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. 6 p.m. CDT- 2600 Beene Blvd, Bossier City, LA, 71111
- 1411 N 19th Street, Monroe, LA 71201
- 4523 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71105
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ATMs
Will Progressive Banks ATMs be impacted?
Progressive ATMs move to the b1BANK system starting July 23, 2026, and will not accept deposits until August 10, 2026. b1BANK is part of the AllPoint ATM network, providing free access to over 55,000 ATMs nationwide. You can find the nearest location at www.allpointnetwork.com/locator.Will any Progressive Bank ATMs close?
Yes, the ATM located at 46 Ole Hwy, West Monroe, LA 71291 will close. -
DIGITAL SERVICES
Will my Online Banking access change?
Yes. Before August 7, 2026, please verify that your email address and mobile phone number are current in your Progressive Bank Online Banking profile. A Secure Access Code will be sent to that number. Your login ID will remain the same. When you first log in on August 10, 2026, you’ll receive the Secure Access Code, establish a new password (which can be the same as your current Progressive Bank password), and accept b1BANK’s Terms & Conditions and register the device. We also encourage you to download the new b1BANK Mobile App for convenient access.Will my Bill Pay payees and recurring payments carry over?
Yes, all scheduled payments, recurring payments, and payees will be transferred to b1BANK. Please note that bill pay history and eBills will not be converted.- When scheduling Bill Pay, choose the day you want the person or company to receive the money, not the bill’s due date. Verify all existing payment dates.
- If you are currently using eBills, you will need to re-enroll.
Do I need to make changes to my QuickBooks or Quicken software?
No, but to ensure your QuickBooks and Quicken software continue to operate seamlessly with our systems, updates will be required. Please follow these two key actions:- Action 1: Before August 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. CDT
- Back up your QuickBooks and Quicken data and complete your final transaction data.
- Action 2: After August 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CDT
- Deactivate/Disconnect and then reactivate/reconnect your QuickBooks and Quicken applications.
- Please ensure that your QuickBooks/Quicken application is updated to the latest version and make sure to register
your device.
For more detailed information and step-by-step instructions, please visit www.b1BANK.com/quickbooks.
How do I access and enroll in Telephone Banking?
Beginning Monday, August 10, 2026, call 877.614.7600 to access the new b1BANK Telephone Banking (VRU) system. You’ll enroll by following the prompts and establishing an Access Code AND a separate PIN. The new VRU includes stop payments, loan payments, and lost/stolen card reporting and activation.Will my Treasury Management services change?
Yes. Our Treasury Management Services department will provide training for business clients who use ACH payments, wire transfers, and Positive Pay. If you haven’t received training information yet, please contact your local banker or Treasury Management representative for details.What information do I need for wires?
For incoming domestic and foreign wire transfers, provide the following details to the sender:- ABA/Routing Number: 065405420
- b1BANK, 500 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
- Your account name, physical address and account number.
- For Incoming International Wire Transfers (Foreign Currency):
- Instructed Agent | Swift Code: IRVTUS3N-
(The Bank of New York Mellon) - Intermediary Agent ID | Swift Code: TIBBUS44-
(TIB, National Association-The Independent Bankers Bank) - ABA/Routing Number: 065405420
- b1BANK, 500 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
- Your account name, physical address and account number.
- Instructed Agent | Swift Code: IRVTUS3N-
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OTHER SERVICES
What about my safe deposit box?
Your safe deposit box will remain accessible during regular Banking Center business hours.What is the b1BANK Courtesy Coverage Program?
b1BANK’s Courtesy Coverage is a discretionary overdraft service, meaning we can choose to pay overdrafts but are never obligated to. It’s not a line of credit or a guaranteed right, and we can change or withdraw it at any time.
If we cover an overdraft, it is our expectation that you will immediately make deposits to repay the amount plus any fees. This program is a customer service tool, with decisions based on automated evaluations of account behavior (e.g., account age, deposit habits, loan status).Key points:
- Exclusions: Not all accounts are eligible (e.g., HSAs, fiduciary type accounts, second chance accounts, some business accounts, etc.).
- Opt-in required for ATM/one-time debit (Courtesy Coverage Plus): For these transactions, you must specifically opt in for coverage. Other items (e.g., checks, ACHs, etc.) may be covered at our discretion. Clients can opt in to have Courtesy Coverage Plus applied on eligible accounts by contacting the bank.
- Fees: A $35.00 fee applies for each Overdraft Item or Returned Item. There’s no fee for items $10.00 or less.
- Daily Cap: The maximum combined fees for consumer accounts are $175.00 per day.
If an overdraft isn’t covered, the debit card transaction may be declined or other items returned.
How will my overdraft linked account protection be affected by the system conversion?
Our Overdraft Linked Account transfer protection criteria is as follows:- Minimum transfer: $100
- Transfer increments: $100
- Partial transfers:
- Checking, Savings, Money Market Accounts: If the available balance is not sufficient to cover the entire overdraft balance, we will transfer as much as possible.
- Loan (Line of Credit LOC) Accounts: We only transfer from a LOC if you have enough available credit to cover the entire overdraft balance amount.
Will there be any changes to my Line of Credit, Personal Line of Credit (PLOC), or HELOC?
Several updates apply across ODP Lines, PLOC, and HELOC accounts:- The index will convert to the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate (adjusted on the 1st of the month).
- Statements are issued on the last day of the month, payments are due monthly on the 25th (starting with the September 25, 2026, payment).
- Late fees and returned item fees update to b1BANK’s standard schedule, coupon books are discontinued in favor of monthly statements.
- You’ll receive an updated customer-specific loan agreement detailing your interest rate, maturity date, and remaining payments.
- For ODP specifically, transfers will be made in $100 increments and minimum payment is 3.00% of the outstanding balance.
- If requested: PLOC and HELOC checks will need to be reordered