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Checking Account Comparison

At Bank First, we offer a wide range of checking accounts designed to fit your unique needs and financial habits. Whether you prefer a basic account for everyday use or an interest-bearing option to maximize your balance, we have the right account for you. 

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  Simply First Student First2 Senior First5 First Rewards Military First4 First Rate
Minimum Deposit to Open $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Free 1st Order of Checks
(some restrictions may apply)

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Free Checks
(some restrictions may apply)
No No Yes No Yes No
Minimum Balance to Avoid Service Charge No minimum1 No minimum1 No minimum1 $2,500.001,3 No minimum1  $2,500.001
Earns Interest No No No No Yes7 Yes7
Earns Cash Back Rewards No No No Yes3 No No
Free Bill Pay Yes8 Yes8 Yes8 Yes8 Yes8 Yes8
$15/Month ATM Fee Reimbursement No Yes Yes No Yes No
Send and Receive Money with Zelle® Yes6,8 Yes6,8 Yes6,8 Yes6,8 Yes6,8 Yes6,8
Unlimited Check Writing Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Monthly Service Charge $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $10.003 $0.00 $15.00
(if minimum balance is not met)
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Seamless Banking at Your Fingertips

We believe that managing your checking account should be convenient and hassle-free. That’s why we provide a suite of features to help you stay on top of your finances:

  • Digital Banking: Access your account anytime, anywhere.
  • Debit Card: Make purchases and access cash with ease.
  • Overdraft Protection with Firstflex Credit and Firstflex Link: Safeguard against unexpected overdrafts.
  • Account Alerts: Stay informed with real-time notifications.

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1Accounts that are inactive (no deposit or withdrawals) for more than 12 months AND have a balance of less than $100.00 will incur an Inactive Account Fee of $3.00 per month.
2Primary owner on the account must be 14 years or older to qualify. Customers under the age of 18 are required to have a parent/guardian as joint owner on the account. This account will automatically convert to a Simply First account when the primary account holder reaches the age of 24. An active debit card and eStatements are required to qualify for this account. If a debit card is no longer active or if eStatements are switched to paper, Bank First reserves the right to convert the account into a Simply First account.
3Cash Back is defined as a statement credit. 5.00% Cash Back earned on up to $200 in debit card purchases per statement cycle. Maximum cash back is $10.00 per statement cycle. $10.00 monthly maintenance fee, which can be avoided by having all of the following:

  • eStatements
  • Direct deposit or Mobile Deposit of $500 or more per statement cycle
  • Online Banking or goBank
  • Active debit card
  • Minimum of $2,500 in combined average available deposit balances

4Primary owner on the account must be 18 years or older to qualify and must show Military ID at account opening. Direct deposit, an active debit card, and eStatements are required to qualify for this account. If direct deposit is discontinued, if a debit card is no longer active, or if eStatements are switched to paper, Bank First reserves the right to convert the account into a Simply First account. Exclusions may apply.
5Primary owner on the account must be 62 years or older to qualify. Direct deposit is required to qualify for this account. If direct deposit is discontinued, Bank First reserves the right to convert the account into a Simply First account.
6Zelle and the Zelle related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.
7Fees could reduce earnings on the account. The interest rate and annual percentage yield for all tiers may change at our discretion at any time.
8Must be 18 years or older to utilize this service.

 

*Important Information About Procedures for Opening a New Account: To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens an account.
What This Means for You: When you open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth and other information that will allow us to identify you. We may also ask to see your driver's license or other identifying documents.