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  Freestyle Checking
Open Account
Interest Checking
Open Account
Primetime Checking (55+)
Open Account
Is it Right for You? A straightforward free checking account.
Earn interest on your checking account while taking advantage of all of our conveniences and benefits.
For those who are 55 and better and want to enjoy the additional perks of being part of our Primetime Club.
Initial Deposit $100
$1,000
$2,500
Minimum Balance None
$1,000 minimum daily balance
$2,500 minimum daily balance required in any one type of deposit account for this checking account to earn interest
Earn Interest No
Yes, if minimum balance requirement is met. ¹
Yes, if minimum balance requirement is met. ¹
Debit Card or ATM Card* Yes
Yes
Yes
ATM Access Access to hundreds of surcharge-free ATMs in Wisconsin

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Access to hundreds of surcharge-free ATMs in Wisconsin

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Access to hundreds of surcharge-free ATMs in Wisconsin

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Check Writing Privileges Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Online Banking Yes
Yes
Yes
Bill Pay Yes
Yes
Yes
Mobile Banking with Mobile Deposit Yes
Yes
Yes
Direct Deposit Yes
Yes
Yes
24-Hour Telephone Banking Yes
Yes
Yes
Overdraft Protection Yes, with another deposit account
Yes, with another deposit account
Yes, with another deposit account
Monthly Service Fees None
If the balance falls below $1,000, a $6 monthly maintenance fee will be assessed
If the balance falls below $2,500, a $6 monthly maintenance fee will be assessed
More Information Freestyle Checking
Interest Checking
Primetime Checking


¹Rate of interest subject to change after account is opened.
*A fee will be assessed for transactions conducted at non-Forte Bank ATMs. A surcharge fee may also be applied by the ATM owner, unless the ATM owner is a member of the ATM Access network.
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