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A Checking Account Comparison Worth Your Time

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Contrary to popular belief, not every checking account is the same. That’s why First Bank has five options to ensure there’s one to fit your specific needs. Review our checking account comparison below to find your perfect match.

Find Your Best Fit: Compare our Five Checking Account Options

With First Bank, you can access your accounts anytime and anywhere with our free online and mobile banking. All our accounts also provide you with free eStatements (or paper statements). Check out the list below or view this handy checking account comparison chart.

Everywhere Checking

  • Free MasterCard® debit card
  • Free online and mobile banking* provides you with 24/7 access to your money
  • You can easily view and track debit card purchases at any time. Need to deposit a check or transfer funds? With just a few clicks on your mobile device, you’re done.
  • Free online bill pay means no more writing checks or navigating various websites.
  • Reduce your carbon footprint with free eStatements that are easily managed without the paper weight.
  • Instant alerts means you’re constantly in touch with your account’s activity and management. Easily set your notification preferences for email, text message or phone call.

Everywhere Plus

  • Think about all the perks you would gain with Everywhere Checking, plus being able to earn interest.

Everywhere Premium

  • All the benefits of Everywhere Plus
  • No First Bank transaction fees on out-of-network ATM withdrawals*
  • Free member checks, or a 50% discount on alternate designs
  • Four free official checks per statement cycle

Campus Checking

  • For students under the age of 25
  • Besides free online and mobile banking, we also provide you with free online bill pay and free eStatements
  • No minimum balance or monthly maintenance fees
  • Get 8 out-of-network ATM withdrawals with no First Bank transaction fees each month.

Senior Checking

  • If you are 55 and older, this may be the account for you.
  • Besides free online and mobile banking, we also provide you with free online bill pay and free eStatements.
  • Free member checks or 50% off other designs

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If you found this comparison helpful and would like to learn more about how to open a checking account with us, visit one of our numerous locations today. We also offer a variety of checking account options for businesses of all types and sizes.

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