We're Moving From .com to .bank
On January 30, 2025, our website will change from a .com domain to a .bank domain.
- www.northstarathome.com will become www.northstar.bank in the web address.
- Our new website domain moving forward will be northstar.bank
What is .bank?
.Bank is a top-level domain (TLD) that is only available to verified banking institutions. A TLD is the last segment of text in a domain name, such as .com or .net. TLDs are important because they indicate the type of a website, such as;
- commercial (.com)
- network (.net)
- government (.gov)
- educational (.edu)
- organization (.org)
Similar to .gov, the .bank TLD has a high level of mandated security and must adhere to security requirements developed by the American Bankers Association, its member banks and its partners in FTLD Registry Services.
Why did we switch?
Switching to a .bank domain demonstrates our commitment to prioritizing our customers’ security. We want to give our customers complete confidence that when they are on our site, they can look for the .bank TLD and know their personal information is safe. The .com and .net TDLs have become overcrowded, making it difficult for consumers to identify their bank from other business and fake bank sites. By having this TDL we can help prevent users from being redirected to fake bank websites. It also makes it more difficult for cyber criminals to phish and spoof emails from a .bank domain. This switch was a necessary step for us to be able to provide a safer barrier against cybercrime and better protect our customers’ information and money.
What action is needed?
Once the change has been completed on January 30, please start using www.northstar.bank to reach our website and @northstar.bank when emailing bank staff. Rest assured that your emails to @northstarathome.com will continue to be delivered, however, it’s best to update your address book to reflect the new domain.
Who do I contact for assistance?
Please contact your local branch.
