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Checking and NOW Accounts

 

We offer many kinds of personal Checking and NOW Accounts

Non-interest bearing checking accounts:

• Traditional Checking  
• College Checking Account

Interest bearing NOW accounts:

• Personal NOW
• Platinum Preferred Account®

Checking Accounts—Features and Benefits

 

All checking accounts offer:

• NO ANNUAL FEE ATM or VISA debit card
• Over 500 surcharge free STARsf and NYCE ATMs in Chicagoland area
• FREE imaged checks with CheckManager Plus®
• FREE On-line Banking and Telebank
• FREE Bill Pay
• FREE Quicken and Microsoft Money download capabilities

 

Traditional Checking

 

• May be opened with an initial deposit of $100.00
• There is no daily minimum or average daily balance requirement 
• No limit to the number of checks that may be written per month and there are no charges per check written

 

College Checking

 

• May be opened with any initial deposit amount 
• There is no monthly minimum balance to be maintained
• No limit to the number of checks that may be written per month and there are no charges per check written
• More details

NOW Accounts—Features and Benefits

 

Personal NOW Account™

 

• An interest-bearing checking account
• May be opened with an initial deposit of $100.00
• Minimum daily balance of $750 to avoid a monthly service charge   
• No limit to the number of checks that may be written per month
• No charge per check written  
• More details

 

PlatinumPreferred NOW Account®

 

• Totally free interest bearing checking
• No daily minimum balance and no monthly fee¹
• Free specialty imprinted checks for life²
• No limit to the number of checks that may be written per month
• No charges per check written
• No annual fee ATM or VISA debit card    
• More details

Easy To Open These Accounts

 

Our SimpleSwitch® system makes switching your bank accounts, direct deposit and automatic bill payment very simple. Fill out and submit this application form or come see one of our friendly personal bankers. Overdraft protection also available.

¹ Fees, such as overdraft charges, and fees for special services may apply. ² Limitations apply on type of check and quantity ordered.