It's easy to open a Telhio Checking Account and switching your information from another financial institution just got easier. This EasySwitch kit can help you organize your information. While we are eager to help you, every step of the way, there's some information to which only you have access. So make sure your forms are completed accurately - this will speed up the process.

Open Your Telhio Checking Account
The first step is easy. Open your Telhio Checking Account. Remember to maintain sufficient funds in both your new account and previous account to honor transactions during your transfer.

The amount of time it takes to transfer an automatic payment or deposit varies, depending on the transaction type. For planning purposes, use the following as a basic guide.

Automatic Deposits

• Payroll                14-60 days
• Pension               60-90 days
• Social Security  * 30-60 days

Automatic Payments

• Mortgage          30-45 days
• Auto                 39-90 days
• Insurance          30-60 days 
• Utilities             30-60 days
• Cable                45-60 days
• Health Club       14-21 days

*You can speed up your Social Security deposit transfers by contacting the Social Security Administration directly at 800-772-1213 before the 14th day of the month.

We Make Your Move Easy
We will make your switch to Telhio as easy as possible. Here's what you can expect from us:

• We will help you plan your account changeover.
• We will help you calculate your current balance and the amount you should transfer.
• We will assist you with all required Notification Letters to ease the transfer of your direct debits, automatic credits and other identified transactions.
  

If you have questions, visit any Telhio branch or call us at 614-221-3233

Use These Forms* From Our EasySwitch Packet:

Event Schedule & Checklists
This will help you and your Telhio Staff Member to plan the process.

Checking Account Worksheet
Use this handy form to list information on your current checking activity - including outstanding checks, pending Debit Card and ATM transactions, as well as automatic withdrawals and deposits not yet posted to your account. With an accurate balance in your old account to cover these items, we can open your new Telhio Checking Account - it's that easy!

Direct Deposit Transfer Letter
If you wish to have your paycheck or any other automatic deposits Direct Deposited into your new Telhio Checking Account, complete this letter.

Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form
For social security checks and other government payments, fill in this Standard Form 1199A. Make additional copies if you need them.

Automatic Deduction Worksheet
Use this worksheet to organize your automatic deductions.

Automatic Debit Transfer Letter
Written notification is required to transfer your automatic withdrawals to your new Checking Account. For automatic debits (ACH transactions and VISAŽ deductions) arranged with your payment accounts directly, complete this generic transfer letter. Make additional copies if you need them.

Electronic Bill Payments To Be Terminated
Written notification is required to transfer your electronic bill payments to your new Checking Account. For scheduled bill payments set up by your former financial institution, complete this letter.

Closing Your Existing Checking Account
Completing the letter will terminate your existing Checking Account and request a cashier's check in the amount of your closing balance.

You're Almost Done!
Once you completed the information requested in your packet, you are ready to make the EasySwitch to Telhio. Leave the field empty