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High Interest Savings Accounts: Save More – First Bank Jacksonville, NC

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Thinking about saving for the future? Now is a great time to start. First Bank in Jacksonville, North Carolina has high interest savings account options for everyone, and we offer competitive rates and flexible terms on all of them.

High interest savings accounts enable you to save money and earn interest at a higher rate than some other accounts. If you do not need immediate access to your funds, you should consider a certificate of deposit (CD) for your high interest savings account. CDs allow you to invest money and earn interest at an higher rate than our savings and money market accounts. At First Bank, our CDs are FDIC-insured, and only require a $1000 initial deposit to open.

Other Interesting Earning Savings Accounts Offered At First Bank

In addition to CDs, First Bank offers the following savings accounts. Each account features free online and mobile banking, free online bill pay, and free paper or eStatements.

Everywhere Savings*

$50 minimum required to open account
No minimum balance required to earn interest
2 free withdrawals per month

MyFirst Savings*

For children under 18
$10 minimum to open account
No minimum balance to earn interest

Money Market*

Long-term, high-yield account
$1000 initial deposit to open

First Bank also offers IRAs and Health Savings Accounts (HSA). We also provide high interest savings account options for businesses. If you own a business in Jacksonville, NC, start saving for the future and consider opening a business savings account at First Bank.

Visit the Jacksonville, NC branch nearest you to find out more about First Bank’s high interest savings accounts and start saving today!

Account holders may avoid the Monthly Maintenance Fee by meeting any of the requirements listed in the Keep it Fee FreeTM section of the account summary table for their account type. Other account service fees may apply as described in the Account Services Fee Schedule available on our website at fees or at your local branch. Federal regulations limit withdrawals or preauthorized transfers to six (6) per month, including checks, drafts, online transfers, telephone transfers and debit card purchases. Savings Account customer can make two free withdrawals per month. There is a $2 fee for each additional withdrawal.

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Sources:

Investopedia: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/ira.asp?lgl=rira-layout

Investopedia: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/h/hsa.asp

Investopedia: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/minimum-balance.asp

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