Which Personal Checking Account Works Best for You?
| Lifetime Free Checking | Direct Interest Checking | 50+ Interest Checking | Premium Interest Checking |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Deposit | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| Minimum Balance to Avoid Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500* |
| Monthly Service Charge | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5 if minimum balance requirement not met* |
| Unlimited Check Writing | ||||
| Interest Bearing | N/A | |||
| Interest | N/A | View Rates | View Rates | View Rates |
| Fee Schedule | Fee Schedule | Fee Schedule | Fee Schedule | |
| Apply Now | Apply Now | Apply Now | Apply Now |
*30 day grace period to get to minimum balance
Minimum opening deposit is only $50. Bank rules and regulations apply. 50+Interest Checking accounts require one applicant must be 50 years of age or older. Other fees, such as, non-sufficient funds, overdraft, consecutive days overdraft fees, etc. may apply. Interest rate and annual percentage yield may change. At our discretion, we may change the interest rate daily. See Fee Schedule for details. Free gift may be reported on IRS Form 1099-INT or 1099-MISC. Free gift provided for checking accounts opened. We reserve the right to substitute a gift of similar value. Up to $10 for checks and debit cards from another financial institution given at the time checks/debit cards are presented.
Get a Free $10 Amazon.com Gift Card* When You Open a New Checking Account Online!
For current customers, Tell-A-Friend** and you can BOTH earn a FREE GIFT.
Online Referrals are as easy as 1,2,3!
*If an account qualifies for an online account gift, a $10 Amazon claim code will be sent via a secure e-mail two months from account opening date. Limit three $10 Amazon.com gift cards per primary applicant. To qualify, your account must be open for at least 60 days and have a positive balance greater than zero.
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Which Personal Savings Account Works Best for You?
| Money Market | Carter Savings | Christmas Club | Certificate of Deposit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Deposit | $50 | $50 | $10 | $2,500 for 6 months $100 for CD's with a term 1 - 5 years |
| Minimum Balance to Avoid Fees | $2,500* | $100* | N/A | N/A |
| Monthly Service Charge | $5 if minimum balance of $2,500 is not met | $ 5 if minimum balance of $100 not met | N/A | N/A |
| Interest Bearing | ||||
| Transaction Limits** | Unlimited In person withdrawals and transfers | Unlimited In person withdrawals and transfers | No Partial withdrawals Must withdraw entire balance | N/A |
| Interest | View Rates | View Rates | View Rates | View Rates |
| Apply Now | Apply Now | Apply Now | Apply Now | Apply Now |
*30 day grace period to get to minimum balance. Minimum balance waived for minors.
**By law, you may make no more than six (6) transfers or withdrawals from your account each month. This can only occur three times in a rolling twelve month period or the account type may change or account may be closed. A $5.00 fee will be accessed for each transfer made that exceeds the six (6) limit per month. Exceptions to this are transactions or withdrawals made by mail, messenger, ATM or in person.
Fees may reduce earnings. (This includes transfers for overdraft or insufficient funds transfers)
