Security State Bank of Oklahoma

We will be closed Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day🛠🇺🇸

💻📱Don't forget you can still manage your banking needs through our website and mobile app.

Wewoka Youth Football and Cheer had a victorious season opener Tuesday evening versus Latta. Security State Bank was thrilled to be able to help with the purchase of new uniforms for the cheerleaders. We wish them a great season ahead! Go Tigers! 🐅

Our Holdenville location is proud to help sponsor the weekly co****le tournament at The Shop in Holdenville. Congratulations to the winners and make sure to check out the tournament held every Monday evening!🥇🏆

It's that time of year again! 🍎✏️

Schools across Hughes County resumed classes this week, and staff returned in preparation for the new school year.

Our Holdenville location had the privilege of providing lunch for the teachers and personnel of Holdenville, Moss, Calvin, and Wetumka Public Schools.

We hope all of the schools in the area enjoy a terrific year ahead!📚

A big thank you to Yum Yums, San Luis Mexican Restaurant, and Roma Italian Restaurant for preparing such delicious meals!

📚✏️BACK TO SCHOOL!📝🍎

As staff members return this week, our Wewoka location had the privilege of providing lunch for several Seminole County schools including Wewoka Public School District, Butner Public Schools, and New Lima Public Schools.

Mark Schell, Kassie Kincade, and Jesse Grandstaff had the opportunity to join Wewoka's lunch and help the Tigers kick off the new school year.

We would like to wish all of the area schools a fantastic year ahead!

Thank you to El Cazador and Eagle One Pizza for preparing these wonderful lunches! 🌮🍕

🏠Exciting News for Wewoka!🏠

We are thrilled to announce the official groundbreaking for the construction of two new residential homes built to serve youth struggling with homelessness in our community. These homes, built by the Housing Authority of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, are made possible through a generous grant awarded by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka.

This incredible project was secured thanks to the dedicated partnership between the Housing Authority of the Seminole Nation and Security State Bank. Together, we are committed to providing safe, stable, and nurturing environments for our youth who are facing homelessness.

With Wewoka experiencing high rates of poverty and homelessness among our youth, these homes will be a beacon of hope and a catalyst for positive change. They represent more than just buildings; they symbolize a brighter future and a stronger community.

Join us in celebrating this significant milestone as we work towards a better tomorrow for our youth. Stay tuned for updates on this impactful project!

Security State Bank of Seminole for your support on the new playground!!!

Make sure to head over to the Billy A. Moss Arena in Holdenville on August 3rd for a fun night of bull riding and on-site vendors with live music and dancing following.

Security State Bank is fully invested in the future of our area youth and in supporting the next generation in our communities. We are honored to collaborate with the Boys & Girls Club of the Seminole Nation on their latest project. Make sure to stop by the Seminole Nation Museum and visit the new pollinator garden 🌷🐝

Come out this weekend and enjoy the Rodeo at Maud.

👉Vacation Mode: Tips for your safety
Whether you're headed to the beach or mountains, traveling by car or plane, staying local, or going abroad for an extended holiday or a weekend getaway – summer brings a variety of travel plans for you, and your family. Here are some tips to keep in mind during your travels.
👉Tap-to-Pay Risks
Tap-to-pay is a newer technology that your organization may deploy on your cards. In addition to physical cards, mobile devices have evolved to allow customers to utilize tap-to-pay on their various devices. Though convenient for payments, it is also convenient for scammers to pickpocket digitally. Here are some tips to check before embarking on your travels and to keep in mind when you return:
•Ensure your wallet, purse, or bag has RFID protection. This will limit the ability for someone to tap your possessions to process a tap-to-pay transaction quickly.
•Ensure your devices require a passcode or biometric authentication (FaceID/Fingerprint) before processing a tap-to-pay transaction.
•Disable the feature if you do not use tap-to-pay on your devices. Even if you do not have a card loaded on the device, many devices have tap-to-pay features for other transactions.
👉Devices Security
Mobile devices, from phones to tablets, are daily companions for us and our families, especially while traveling. These devices now contain more personal and financial information than ever before. Here are three important considerations when using your devices while traveling:
•Free Wi-Fi Isn't Always Free: Many free connections are unmanaged and unsecured. While the provider of the connection may not be malicious, other users on the network might be. Whenever possible, use your data or personal hotspot.
•Juice Jacking/Free Charging: Public charging stations in airports and other common waiting areas can be used by bad actors to transmit malware or access your device data. Bring your own power bank and consider carrying "charging only" cables when possible.
•Stay Up to Date: Bad actors often exploit the latest vulnerabilities in devices. Before traveling, take a few minutes to check for and install any available updates on your devices

We are having phone issues at all our locations. When you call the bank we can hear you but you can’t hear us. The issue should be resolved shortly. If you need immediate assistance please send an email. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Did you know? Celebrating Flag Day on June 14, is a significant holiday in the United States. This day honors the adoption of the U.S. flag on June 14, 1777, by the Second Continental Congress. Let's honor this symbol of our nation's unity and strength. On the same date, we also commemorate the birth of the United States Army in 1775, a pivotal moment in our history. Join us in honoring these important milestones in our nation's history.

We will observe Juneteenth and will be closed on June 19, 2024 to honor this important day.

Be on the alert for scammers.

Our Holdenville location showed appreciation for local nurses during Nurses Week. They proudly delivered delicious cookies to the dedicated healthcare workers who work tirelessly to care for our community. We believe that it's important to support those who support us, and we are honored to have the opportunity to recognize these amazing individuals.

Our educators are the backbone of our community, and they deserve all the support and appreciation we can offer. That's why our Holdenville employees delivered cookies to the school districts in the area during Teacher Appreciation Week. Join us in showing your gratitude to these dedicated professionals who play such a vital role in shaping the future of our children.

"It has been 15 years since the town held a rodeo event! The Holdenville Round Up club is currently raising funds to bring the rodeo back to town. Thanks to the amazing support of the community, the recent Ribeye sandwich fundraiser held at our location in Holdenville was a tremendous success! We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed and stopped by to show their support!"

Our Wewoka location participated in the Pink Elephant Campaign again this year!
The Pink Elephant Campaign brings awareness to the statewide social host law while providing education and awareness about the dangers of underage drinking.
The Social Host Law prohibits a location being provided for individuals under the age of 21 to drink alcohol. Minors can be cited as social hosts as well.
Harry, the Pink Elephant in the image below is the beloved mascot of the campaign. You will see Harry during the month of April each year.

Ashley Barnhart, from New Lima Public Schools, participated in the “My Favorite Book” essay contest that was held by Oklahoma Center for the Book, Oklahoma Department of Libraries. Ashley placed first in the state in the high school division!
As the state winner, Ashley received a cash prize for herself and a $1,000 prize for her school library. She also presented her essay at the Oklahoma State Capitol Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, along with the other students from Oklahoma schools who competed and placed in the competition. Ashley is the daughter of Mark and Karen Barnhart, both employed by Security State Bank. We are very proud of you Ashley-What an Honor this is!!

After the recent tornado ripped threw the Hughes County last weekend, the Holdenville Fire Department and Hughes County Sheriff's office want to purchase equipment to be better equipped for a disaster if needed in the future. Our Holdenville office donated to both of these departments fundraising efforts.

Come by our Holdenville location on Friday, May 3rd 10-?? to get your lunch and help Security State Bank support the Holdenville Round Up Club!

The Skeen family has set up an account at Security State Bank for funeral, medical and other expenses the family will incur due to the tornado on Saturday. Monetary donations can be made to "The Skeen Family" at any of our 4 locations. or you can mail donations to:

Security State Bank
P.O. Box 873
Holdenville, Ok 74848

📣Congratulations to Karen Barnhart, Assistant Vice President at our Seminole location for graduating from Leadership Seminole-Class XXII!! Karen has been employed with Security State Bank since January 2001. We are very proud of you Karen!! 👏👏

Our Holdenville location is proud to help HALO in their fundraising efforts. Our Easter Bake Sale this year was a huge success. The funds will help HALO to purchase dog food, supplies and vet supplies for the Holdenville Animal Shelter. Holdenville Animal Lovers Organization