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Personal Checking Accounts
We know that a checking account has to fit the way you live.
Because of that, we have four account options to choose from that include all these features:
- Online, Mobile, & Telephone banking
- Online Bill Pay
- eStatements
- ATM/Debit Mastercard® - apply online at your convenience
Review the information below to see which account fits your lifestyle. Or let us help you find the perfect account using our Account Match tool . Once you’ve found the account that works for you, open the account directly from your computer or at one of our conveniently located Banking Centers .
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| Easy Checking | Forcht Friend Checking | iStudent Checking | 55 Advantage Checking | Everyday Heroes Checking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Now | Open Now | Open Now | Open Now | Open Now | |
Interest Bearing |
No | Yes, View Rates |
No | Yes, View Rates |
Yes, View Rates |
Online & Mobile Banking |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bill Pay |
Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
ATM/Debit Card |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Foreign ATM Reimbursements |
No | Yes, Up to 5 |
Unlimited | Yes, Up to 5 |
Yes, Up to 5 |
Checks |
Available | Available | Available | 2 boxes of club checks free per year | First Box Free |
Statement 4 |
e-Statement 2 | e-Statement2 | e-Statement 2 | Paper or e-Statement |
e-Statement2
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Overdraft Link to Savings |
No | Yes 1 | No | Yes 1 | Yes 1 |
Minimum to Open |
$50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 |
Minimum Balance Requirement |
$100, if it falls below, $6 monthly service charge | $500, if it falls below, $5 monthly service charge |
None | $500, if it falls below, $5 monthly service charge |
$100, if it falls below, $6 monthly service charge |
Account Restrictions |
None | None | For Students Ages 13 - 24 3 | For customers 55 or above |
For Police, Fire, EMS, Military, and Educators 5 |
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1 Overdraft link available with Forcht Friend Savings or Performance Money Market only. $5 fee per transfer in $100 increments. Maximum 6 transfers per monthly statement cycle.
2 $5 per month fee for paper statements.
3 Proof of student status may be required. Account opened by a minor (under age 18) requires a parent or guardian to be a joint owner of the account. At age 25, account will be converted to Easy Checking. This account does not offer overdraft protection when insufficient funds are not available.
4 eStatements require enrollment in online banking.
5 Available to: Law enforcement (City/County Police, State Police, Sheriff, Game Warden, FBI, DEA, ATF, US Marshals, Secret Service) | Firefighters and EMS (Firefighter, Paramedic, volunteer and full-time) | Military (active, reserve, national guard and veterans)
6 Rates subject to change. See Forcht Bank Deposit Rates for more info.