The 3-Step Switch Kit:
How to Move to .Bank

As a bank, your domain must be secure, reassure your customers, and reinforce your brand. A public domain (such as .com or .net) doesn't have verification or security requirements. Consider the secure alternative: .Bank, a top-level domain created by and exclusive to the banking community.

These Banks Made the Switch and Haven’t Looked Back

The .Bank domain is a one-time upgrade with long-term benefits for your institution. Exclusive to banks, a .Bank domain secures your digital presence for account holders, vendors, and your employees.

“We felt like it was quite a statement to be able to tell our customers that we had that added layer of security to ensure that they can trust us.”

Melissa Knight, President

Farmer's National Bank

“Making the transition to .Bank was simple and sends positive messages about security to all of our customers.”

Alexis Henderson, Chief Retail Officer

Success Bank

“Banking websites were getting imitated and having their customers’ information stolen. And we just simply did not want that happening to our customers.”

David Perez

First State Bank

3 Easy Steps to Secure Your Domain

It takes only three steps to switch over to a .Bank domain. From start to finish, the process takes just a few weeks.

Step 1: Get Your .Bank Domain

Start by selecting your preferred .Bank domain name and submitting an application—this takes less than three minutes. After we confirm your eligibility, we’ll verify the application. Once verified, you can register your new domain with an authorized registrar.

Step 2: Switch with Confidence

Next you’ll configure the Security Requirements, including: Deploying DNSSEC, enabling HTTPS, and implementing email authentication, along with a few other operational changes. Refer to our Implementation Guide for additional recommendations.

Step 3: Promote Your .Bank Domain

With your new, secure .Bank domain, it’s important to communicate the change and benefits to relevant stakeholders while ensuring continuity after the switch. Refer to our Customer Communication Guide for templates and best practices.

Better Cybersecurity Starts with Your .Bank

When you dot your bank, your bank is better protected from the onslaught of cyber threats. Most importantly, your customers will know that if it’s not .Bank, it’s not their bank. If you have any questions or need assistance with planning your switch to a .Bank domain, please reach out.

The 3-Step Switch Kit:How to Move to .Bank