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What text commands can I use with First Merchants Text Banking?

Text Commands to 226563

BAL – Provides balances for all accounts that are enrolled in Text Banking
BAL account nickname – provides the balance for the specified account. Example: BAL acct1
HIST account nickname – provides account history for the specified account. Example: HIST acct 1
XFER account nickname1 account nickname 2 amount – transfer the specified amount from account 1 to account 2. Example: XFER acct1 acct2 100.00.
LIST – sends a list of all Text Banking commands.
HELP – sends a list of contact points for the bank.
STOP – stops all further text message communications.