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CardGuard®

Big-Bank Protection. Community-Bank Care.

Hometown Bank’s CardGuard® is built right into our mobile banking app—giving you the same powerful card-security tools used by the big banks, with the personal support you expect from your Hometown Bank.

Smart protection, right at your fingertips

With CardGuard®, you’re in control—anytime, anywhere.

  • Instant card on/off if something looks suspicious
  • Real-time alerts for purchases, refunds, and unusual activity
  • Spending controls by location, merchant type, or dollar amount
  • Peace-of-mind monitoring that helps stop fraud before it starts

All without extra apps, extra fees, or complicated settings.

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Why CardGuard®?

Because protecting your money shouldn’t feel overwhelming—or out of reach.

CardGuard® delivers:

  • Big-bank technology built into your everyday banking
  • Clear, easy-to-use tools designed for real life
  • Local support from people who know you, not a call center maze

If something ever does go wrong, you’re not on your own. Our team is here to help you take the next steps and get back to normal—fast.

Protection that moves at your speed

Whether you’re shopping online, traveling, or just keeping an eye on your account, CardGuard® helps you stay one step ahead of fraud—without changing how you bank.

Open your Hometown Bank mobile app today and turn on CardGuard®.
Security, control, and confidence—right in your pocket.

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