Online Accounts

Amegy Bank uses encryption for online security. Encryption technology helps provide secure transmission of information along the Internet by encoding the transmitted data using a mathematical formula to scramble the data. Without a corresponding “decoder,” the transmission would look like nonsense text and would be unusable.

Encryption technology can be used for a host of applications, including electronic commerce (sending credit card numbers for orders or transmitting account information), e-mail messages and sensitive documents.

Encryption is utilized with the transmission of data from one party to another. The sender encodes the data by scrambling it and then sends it on. The receiver must decode the data with the correct “decoder” in order to read and use it. The effectiveness (or level of security) for encryption is measured in terms of how long the “key” is – the longer the key, the longer it would take for someone without the correct “decoder” to break the code. The length of the key is measured in bits (e.g., 40-bit encryption, the level of encryption used with many ordinary browsers, versus 128-bit encryption, the level of encryption required to use this application).

You’ll need the same information that’s required when opening an individual account—but you’ll need it for both applicants. For details, see question "What do I need to open an account with Amegy Bank?".

You have the option to edit your account information, including the initial deposit amount, prior to submitting the information to Amegy Bank. On the confirmation page, simply click on the “Change” button above the grouping of information you would like to change, and you will be permitted to change your input.

Shortly after you complete your application, you will receive an email confirming that we received your application. Your account will be opened after we complete our review process and receive your initial deposit. You will receive your account number and information on additional services you may have selected approximately 7 – 10 business days after your account has been opened.

An External Transfer allows you to transfer funds electronically from your Amegy Bank account to an account you have at another financial institution. This transaction is processed through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) system, just like a direct deposit or an automated utility bill payment. Selecting "Yes" will automatically add the account specified to your external transfers list for future transfers.

Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. These measures also help to protect you against identity theft. For more information, select “What do I need to open an account with Amegy Bank?” above.

If you have any questions, please contact an Amegy Bank New Web Account Specialist toll-free at 888-319-4420. Our Internet Banking Center hours are Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., CT. You can also email us atamegyinternetbanking@amegybank.com.

Yes, we offer several different personal accounts online with minimum deposit requirements. See the chart below:

Yes. On the “Funding” screen, if you select “Yes” to the question, “*Would you like to set up the account above within Online Banking for external transfers?” the account number that you provide will be set up for future external transfers.

We accrue interest daily on collected funds beginning not later than the business day on which we receive credit for such funds.

For all interest-bearing accounts, other than Time Deposits (Certificates of Deposit), within a tiered rate structure, the interest rate paid is based on the daily collected balance for that month or statement cycle.

Interest earned during each monthly or quarterly statement cycle will be credited to the account on the last day of the cycle or month pursuant to the terms of the account.

Accounts opened online will be enrolled in online banking automatically to received electronic statement delivery, eStatements.

eStatements is a required feature of some accounts that are opened online.

Please note: Paper statements also are provided until you opt-out of paper statements and accept the terms and conditions for eStatement only delivery. Depending on your account requirement, if you do not opt-out of paper statement delivery, you will incur a $10 monthly charge to receive paper statements. To avoid the $10 monthly charge, you must complete the opt-out process within online banking at least two business days prior to your first statement cutoff date.