As we enter this season of gratitude, generosity is helping move Middle Georgia forward. fTLD Registry Services has made a $500 donation to United in Pink of Macon in honor of Planters First Bank—reflecting a shared dedication to empowering the community and building safer online banking experiences.
“At Planters First Bank, our commitment is simple: protect the people who trust us and invest in the communities we call home,” said Kandi Clem, Marketing Support Officer. “Our partnership with fTLD strengthens the security our customers rely on, and this donation is a great reminder of why that work matters. Every secure interaction—and every act of giving—represents someone we’re honored to serve.”
Why .Bank Matters
The .Bank domain is reserved only for verified banks, which means customers can trust they’re interacting with the real Planters First Bank—never an imposter. Unlike common extensions like .com or .net, .BANK requires strict verification and ongoing security monitoring to stay secure.
What customers gain:
- Better protection from phishing and fake websites
- Safer communication with the bank and its partners
- Confidence knowing plantersfirst.bank is the one and only official website
This past month, Kandi Clem participated in a Q&A during the ABA-sponsored webinar, “Domain Security: Protect Your Bank and Customers With .Bank,” where she joined industry leaders to help banks nationwide understand why secure domains are so critical.
Speakers included:
- Sam Lisker, American Bankers Association
- Craig Schwartz, fTLD
- Kandi Clem, Planters First Bank
- Thomas B. Steele, Mechanics Cooperative Bank
With banking being one of the industries most targeted by phishing, tools like .Bank are more important than ever.
About United in Pink
United in Pink is a Macon-based nonprofit that provides support, resources, and encouragement to breast cancer survivors and their families. Learn more at https://unitedinpink.org/.
About .Bank
.Bank is the only domain designed specifically for verified banks around the world. It offers stronger security, more credibility, and added peace of mind for customers. Learn more at http://Register.Bank.
About fTLD Registry Services
fTLD operates the .Bank and .Insurance domains—secure online spaces created to protect financial services community and their customers. Learn more at http://fTLD.com.