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High Interest Checking Accounts In Florence, SC

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If you are looking for a high-interest checking account in Florence, South Carolina, look no further than your local First Bank. Our high-interest checking accounts provide you with a safe and convenient way to store your money, while earning interest at a higher rate than other checking account options.

If you’ve been thinking about opening a high-interest checking account, you might be wondering how a high-interest checking account is different from a savings account. Unlike savings accounts, high-interest checking accounts provide you with access to your money as you need it. Just like a regular checking account, you can spend your money using your debit card and have access to it via ATMs.

If you’re ready to start earning interest on the money you keep in your checking account, visit your local Florence First Bank branch.

First Bank Checking Account Benefits

A high-interest checking account from First Bank such as our Everywhere Premium account comes with a number of great benefits to our customers.

  • No First Bank fees on out-of-network ATM transactions*
  • Free member checks and 50% discount on alternative check designs
  • Free online and mobile check deposit**
  • Free automated online bill payments
  • Free eStatements or paper statements every month
  • Free account activity alerts by phone, text or email**
  • One Rewards program for eligible First Bank credit cards***

Our high-interest checking account even offers ways to avoid any monthly maintenance fees by meeting certain balance requirements.*

Open a High-Interest Checking Account with First Bank

Opening a high-interest checking account with First Bank by stopping by your nearest Florence, SC, location and speak with one of our friendly associates.

Your money is too precious to let it just waste away. Claim what’s yours and put it in a high-interest checking account with First Bank today.

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Sources:

LearnVest: https://www.learnvest.com/knowledge-center/is-high-yield-checking-a-good-idea/

*Account holders may avoid the Monthly Maintenance Fee by meeting any of the requirements listed in the Keep if Fee Free™ section of the account summary table for their account type. Other account service fees may apply as described in the Account Services Fee Schedule that is also available at your local branch. Eligible personal or business deposits include checking, savings, Money Market, CD or IRA. Eligible personal loans do not include residential mortgage loans.

**Out of network terminal owners may charge a service fee. While First Bank does not charge for mobile banking, your mobile carrier’s message and data rates may apply. While First Bank does not charge for Alerts, check with your mobile service provider for web access or text messaging fees.

***Loans subject to credit approval. See our Terms and Conditions for complete details on our One Rewards Program. MasterCard, Debit MasterCard and the MasterCard brand marks are trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated.

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