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Which checking account is right for you?
Compare features of all our business checking accounts to find the right fit. Whether you want a simple account or one that earns you interest, you’ll find something here that meets your needs.
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Checking Account Business Essentials Business Interest Business Advantage Business Elite Community Checking Commercial Analysis
Minimum Daily Balance Required $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 Have one or more of the following products:
  • • Merchant Services
  • • Direct Deposit Payroll Services
  • • Active Business Credit Card6
$0 An earnings credit may allow you to offset service fees with a monthly credit based on your account balance

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Average Balance Required $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 n/a
Combined Relationship n/a n/a $50,000 in personal or business deposits OR outstanding personal loan, HELOC or business loan balances2 n/a
Monthly Maintenance Fee1
(if unable to meet one of the above criteria)
$10 $15 $25 $25 $0 n/a
Transactions 250 free, $0.40 for each additional item3 250 free, $0.40 for each additional item3 500 free, $0.40 for each additional item3 500 free, $0.40 for each additional item3 50 free, $0.40 for each additional item3 n/a
Interest Paid No Yes No No No No
Additional Benefits Seamless digital banking from desktop to mobile4

Bill Pay services

Get valuable benefits with your business debit card

Up to $10,000 cash deposited free5
Earn interest on your account balance

Seamless digital banking from desktop to mobile4

Bill Pay services

Get valuable benefits with your business debit card

Up to $10,000 cash deposited free5
Up to $25,000 cash or coin deposited fee free5

Seamless digital banking from desktop to mobile4

Bill Pay services

Get valuable benefits with your business debit card

Eligible for premium mobile check deposit limits

Up to $25,000 cash or coin deposited fee free5

Small Business Monitoring & Identity Management Center7

Data Breach Solutions7 and Identity Theft Expense Reimbursement Coverage8

Cell phone protection8,9

Free first order of business Intropack checks

Seamless digital banking from desktop to mobile4

Bill Pay services

Get valuable benefits with your business debit card

Free basic online banking

Bill Pay services

Seamless digital banking from desktop to mobile4

Up to $2,000 cash deposited free5

Get valuable benefits with your business debit card

Custom programs for large business needs

Earn credits to offset fees

Seamless digital banking from desktop to mobile4

Bill Pay services

Get valuable benefits with your business debit card

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  1. Account holders may avoid the Monthly Maintenance Fee by meeting any of the requirements listed in the Account Fees section of the page listing their account type. Other account service fees may apply as described in the Account Services Fee Schedule, which is also available at your local branch.
  2. Eligible personal deposits include checking, savings, Money Market, CD, or IRA. Eligible personal loans do not include residential mortgage loans.
  3. A transaction is defined as any checks paid, deposits, each deposited item, ATM withdrawals, debit card transactions, online and telephone funds transfers, and ACH debits and credits.
  4. While First Bank does not charge for mobile banking, your mobile carrier’s message and data rates may apply.
  5. Nominal fee of $0.18 per $100 of all excess deposits.
  6. Active qualifies as one or more transactions on a monthly basis.
  7. Benefits require registration/activation.
  8. Special Program Notes: The descriptions herein are summaries only and do not include all terms, conditions, and exclusions of the Benefits described. Please refer to the actual Guide to Benefit and/or insurance documents for complete details of coverage and exclusions. Coverage is offered through the company named in the Guide to Benefit or on the insurance document. Insurance Products are not insured by the FDIC or any Federal Government Agency; not a deposit of or guaranteed by the bank or any bank affiliate. Expense reimbursement does not cover unauthorized electronic transfers related to the business.
  9. Business owners with a Business Elite Checking account receive up to $500 replacement or repair costs if their cell phone is stolen or damaged. $50 deductible applies. Maximum of two claims per year. Covers up to four phones on the business owner’s cellular telephone bill paid through a First Bank business checking, business savings, or business credit card account.

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