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1/5
Best for travel
World Checking
Receive first-rate customer service, access to exclusive services, and a premium rate on your account.
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Earns Interest
Low 1% International Transaction Fee
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2/5
Preferred Interest Checking
Flexible banking, competitive interest rates, and convenience all with one account.
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Earns Interest
Integrates with Quicken
Out-of-Network ATM fee Refunds
Free Automated Bill Payment Service with eStatements
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3/5
Most perks
MaxMoney Checking
Go above and beyond your typical checking account! Enjoy extra security, resources, and savings to help you maximize your money.
$9.95 monthly fee
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Dark Web Monitoring
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4/5
Most popular
MyChoice Checking
A great choice whether you're a student looking to start your financial journey, or you are established and looking for benefits that fit your lifestyle.
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Free Automated Bill Payment Service with eStatements
Out-of-Network ATM fee refunds
Free for anyone under 25
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5/5
Free Checking
Easily move, manage, and maximize your money – from your favorite device! Free Checking is a basic account to meet your financial needs.
$0 monthly fee
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Online and Mobile Banking
Mobile Check Deposit
Limited Check Writing
Free Electronic Statements
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Use Zelle to send money to friends and family right from Online and Mobile Banking! It’s fast, safe, and easy!
Safely, securely, and save time by depositing checks from anywhere! Using your phone’s camera, just snap and submit!
Receive personalized insights to your finances! Budgeting tips, expense management—use this free tool to help reach your financial goals.
Securely and easily manage your accounts! Access features like Card Lock, eStatements and Tax Documents, enable RoundUp, and more!
Your debit card is a secure, direct line to your account. Conveniently access funds with the safety and security backed by Mastercard.
Never miss a beat with your account! Stay up to date on balances, card activity, transactions, deposits, and more!
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Funds FDIC-insured up to $250,000
Fraud protection against unauthorized transactions
256-bit data encryption
Instant card lock and account alerts
2-Factor authentication login
No matter your style, find the card to match your personality! Choose from these debit card designs when opening a checking account. Sports fan? Take your pick of official sports debit cards, exclusively from Central Bank.
Contactless Payments
EMV Chip Technology
Sports Team Perks and Discounts
Easily Replace or Change Card Design
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