Online Banking and Related InformationThank you for choosing Bank of the James! Below, you will find helpful information for setting up your account. Learn how to enroll in online banking, sign up for eStatements and more by using the sections below.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact your local branch. We look forward to working with you!
1. Visit our home page
2. Scroll to the middle of the page. Under “Login To Your Account”, select “Enroll Now”.
3. If a window pops up letting you know you are leaving the main website, click “Accept”.
4. Fill out the form on the next page. All fields are required.
* Account Type: Checking, Savings, Certificate, or Loan
* Account Number:
* Social Security Number
* PIN: Defaults to LAST FOUR DIGITS OF TAX ID NUMBER
* First Name:
* Last Name:
(For Business accounts, split the business name between ‘first’ and ‘last’ name)
* E-mail Address:
* Address Line 1:
* City:
* State
* Zip Code:
* Date Of Birth (MO/DD/YEAR):
Email Address:
Confirm Email Address:
Click “Begin Enrollment”
There will be additional verification required. There are 4 questions generated from Public Records. If you are a minor or person with no Public Record history, you will need to visit your local branch to get enrolled.
To change Access ID: Enter new Access ID, enter new password, and then confirm new password. **Your password must be a combination of 6 to 12 alphabetic and numeric characters — It must contain at least 2 alpha characters. Examples: 1234AZ, 5A578B, or TV4321**
Select three (3) challenge questions and answers. You will be required to answer one of them when logging in. Select whether you are logging in with your personal computer or public computer. A personal computer is one you frequently use and is not available for public use.
Once you have completed the enrollment process, you will see the normal online banking screen.
Your debit card should arrive within 7-10 business days. It has a $2,500 max POS spending limit per 24hr period. Please alert the bank when traveling.
Can’t wait 7 – 10 days to use your debit card? Stop by one of our branch locations and ask for an “Instant-issue” card to use until your permanent debit card arrives.
To report a lost or stolen ATM or Debit Card, please call:
Debit Card Customer Service: 1-800-554-8969
Card Activation and PIN resets: 1-800-567-3451
With UChoose Rewards, you earn points every time you use your Bank of the James VISA Debit/Check Card, sign for your purchases and use as credit. You can earn points everywhere your card is accepted and can redeem your points for anything of your choice from a vast online rewards catalog. Learn More >
If a check order was requested, please allow 5-7 business days for delivery.
Download the Bank of the James app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.