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Welcome to a Better Checking Experience

Welcome to a Better Checking Experience

It’s easy to take your finances to the next level! Enjoy the best in customer service, and the right tools and services to help achieve your goals.

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Choose an Account that Fits Your Lifestyle

Choose an Account that Fits Your Lifestyle

Enjoy the best in customer service, security and fraud protection, and the latest tools within Online Banking and the Mobile Banking App to give you more control over your money.

Enjoy the best in customer service, security and fraud protection, and the latest tools within Online Banking and the Mobile Banking App to give you more control over your money.

Can’t Decide?

Can’t Decide?

Answer a few easy questions about your banking preferences and we will curate a customized lineup of products and services tailored to your unique needs.

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earns interest

credit score

identity theft protection

shopping rewards

1/5

Best for travel

World Checking

Receive first-rate customer service, access to exclusive services, and a premium rate on your account.

$20 avoidable monthly fee1

$20 avoidable monthly fee

1

Highlights:

Earns Interest

6,7

Credit Score & Monitoring6,7

Credit Score & Monitoring

5

Cell Phone protection5

Cell Phone protection

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.

$10 avoidable monthly fee1

$10 avoidable monthly fee

1

Highlights:

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

Highlights:

Credit Score & Monitoring6,7

6,7

Credit Score & Monitoring

Shopping rewards8, Free Gift Cards, Money Orders & Checks

Shopping rewards, Free Gift Cards, Money Orders & Checks

6

Identity Theft Protection Service6

Identity Theft Protection Service

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.

$5 avoidable monthly fee1

$5 avoidable monthly fee

1

Highlights:

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

Highlights:

Online and Mobile Banking

Mobile Check Deposit

Limited Check Writing

Free Electronic Statements

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Free Features with Every Account:

Free Features with Every Account:

Zelle® Person to Person Payments

Zelle® Person to Person Payments

Use Zelle to send money to friends and family right from Online and Mobile Banking! It’s fast, safe, and easy!

Mobile Check Deposit

Mobile Check Deposit

Safely, securely, and save time by depositing checks from anywhere! Using your phone’s camera, just snap and submit!

Money Manager

Money Manager

Receive personalized insights to your finances! Budgeting tips, expense management—use this free tool to help reach your financial goals.

Digital Banking

Digital Banking

Securely and easily manage your accounts! Access features like Card Lock, eStatements and Tax Documents, enable RoundUp, and more!

The Central Bank Debit Mastercard®

The Central Bank Debit Mastercard®

Your debit card is a secure, direct line to your account. Conveniently access funds with the safety and security backed by Mastercard.

Mobile Alerts

Mobile Alerts

Never miss a beat with your account! Stay up to date on balances, card activity, transactions, deposits, and more!

Our branches and ATMs are always within reach

Our branches and ATMs are always within reach

Find the nearest ATM or branch location, with access to more than 37,000 ATMs nationwide.

Find the nearest ATM or branch location, with access to more than 37,000 ATMs nationwide.

Grow your savings automatically with Roundup

Grow your savings automatically with Roundup

Automatically round up purchases from your checking to savings account with every debit card transaction.

Automatically round up purchases from your checking to savings account with every debit card transaction.

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Your Account is Safe and Secure

Your Account is Safe and Secure

We’re continually monitoring your accounts to help protect against fraud.

We’re continually monitoring your accounts to help protect against fraud.

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

Enjoy the Best in Customer Service

Enjoy the Best in Customer Service

Providing top customer service is one of our main priorities! We’re ready to help you in the event you need assistance.

Providing top customer service is one of our main priorities! We’re ready to help you in the event you need assistance.

Debit Cards Designed to Fit You

Debit Cards Designed to Fit You

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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Free Checking

Preferred Interest

MaxMoney

MyChoice

Available with:

Free Checking

Preferred Interest

MaxMoney

MyChoice

Available with:

Free Checking

Preferred Interest

MaxMoney

MyChoice

Available with:

Free Checking

Preferred Interest

MaxMoney

MyChoice

World

Available with:

Free Checking

Preferred Interest

MaxMoney

MyChoice

Available with:

Free Checking

Preferred Interest

MaxMoney

MyChoice

Available with:

Free Checking

Preferred Interest

MaxMoney

MyChoice

Available with:

Free Checking

Preferred Interest

MaxMoney

MyChoice

Available with:

Free Checking

Preferred Interest

MaxMoney

MyChoice

World

Available with:

Free Checking

Preferred Interest

MaxMoney

MyChoice

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Checking Resources

Checking Resources

Explore our comprehensive collection of articles covering everything you need to know about checking accounts.

How to Make the Most of Your Checking Account

Discover steps to make your banking life easier and manage your money effectively.

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