Checking Accounts
Personal checking that suits your lifestyle
Our personal checking accounts, such as free Reward Checking or free Veteran Checking, make it easy for you to manage your daily finances. Plus, the following benefits come free of charge with your checking account:
- Mobile Check Deposit
- Free Mobile & Online Banking
- Bill Pay
- Text Alerts
- IC ATMs
- Get paid up to two days early – Learn more
Benefitting You—Personally
Disclosure: *Earn 0.50% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on balances up to and including $15,000 when qualifying requirements are met. Balances of $15,000.01 and over, after qualifying requirements are met, will earn .25% APY. The minimum amount to open Reward Checking is $5 and available for personal accounts only. Qualifying requirements must be met during each monthly statement cycle to earn APYs. Qualifying requirements are 12 debit card purchases, e-statements, direct deposit, or one ACH transaction per statement cycle. ATM fees will be refunded up to $15 per statement cycle when qualifying requirements are met. If qualifying requirements are not met, the account will earn 0.05% APY, and ATM fees will not be refunded. Any non-refunded ATM fees may reduce earnings. Rates effective as of 5/1/23 and are subject to change without notice.
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Address
300 Bemis Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Phone
Main Office (800) 262-1001
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Checking Rates
| ACCOUNT NAME | DIVIDEND RATE | APY |
|---|---|---|
| Reward Checking ($0-$15,000) | 0.05% Base Rate + 0.45% Bonus Rate | 0.50% |
$5.00 minimum opening balance. *Fees may reduce earnings on applicable accounts. | ||
| Reward Checking ($15,000.01 and up) | 0.05% Base Rate + 0.20% Bonus Rate | 0.25% |
Earn 0.50% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on balances up to and including $15,000 when qualifying requirements are met. Balances of $15,000.01 and over, after qualifying requirements are met, will earn .25% APY. Minimum amount to open Reward Checking is $5 and available for personal accounts only. Qualifying requirements must be met during each monthly statement cycle to earn APYs. Qualifying requirements are: 12 debit card purchases, e-statements, direct deposit or one ACH transaction per statement cycle. ATM fees will be refunded up to $15 per statement cycle when qualifying requirements are met. If qualifying requirements are not met, account will earn 0.05% APY and ATM fees will not be refunded. No minimum balance is required to own this account. Rates effective as of 10/1/22 and are subject to change without notice. *Fees may reduce earnings on applicable accounts. | ||
| Money Market ($50 - $9,999.99) | 0.05% | 0.05% |
Minimum of $50.00 to open and earn interest. *Fees may reduce earnings on applicable accounts. | ||
| Money Market ($10,000 - $24,999.99) | 0.05% | 0.05% |
Minimum of $50.00 to open and earn interest. *Fees may reduce earnings on applicable accounts. | ||
| Money Market ($25,000 - $49,999.99) | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Minimum of $50.00 to open and earn interest. *Fees may reduce earnings on applicable accounts. | ||
| Money Market ($50,000 & Over) | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Minimum of $50.00 to open and earn interest. *Fees may reduce earnings on applicable accounts. | ||
| Veteran Checking ($0-$15,000) | 0.05% Base Rate + 0.45% Bonus Rate | 0.50% |
$5.00 minimum opening balance. *Fees may reduce earnings on applicable accounts. | ||
| Veteran Checking ($15,000.01 and up) | 0.05% Base Rate + 0.20% Bonus Rate | 0.25% |
Earn 0.50% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on balances up to and including $15,000 when qualifying requirements are met. Balances of $15,000.01 and over, after qualifying requirements are met, will earn .25% APY. Minimum amount to open Reward Checking is $5 and available for personal accounts only. Qualifying requirements must be met during each monthly statement cycle to earn APYs. Qualifying requirements are: 12 debit card purchases, e-statements, direct deposit or one ACH transaction per statement cycle. ATM fees will be refunded up to $15 per statement cycle when qualifying requirements are met. If qualifying requirements are not met, account will earn 0.05% APY and ATM fees will not be refunded. No minimum balance is required to own this account. Rates effective as of 10/1/22 and are subject to change without notice. *Fees may reduce earnings on applicable accounts. | ||
APY = Annual Percentage Yield | ||
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Personal Fee Schedule
Effective as of May 1, 2023
| OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES | |
|---|---|
| Money Market Reg D Excess Transactions | $10.00 per transaction |
| Reward Savings - Excess Withdrawals (Maximum: 2 in branch withdrawals per statement cycle) | $10.00 per withdrawal |
| Stop Payments Placed | $25.00 per order |
| Account Activity Printout (branch) | $2.00 each |
| Check or Form Image | $2.00 each |
| Account Research / Reconciliation (1 hr. min) | $20.00 per hour |
| Official Check - less than $1,000.00 | $3.00 each |
| Official Check - $1,000.00 and above | $5.00 each |
| Certified Check | $20.00 each |
| Wire Transfer - Domestic | $25.00 each |
| Wire Transfer - International | $50.00 each |
| Collection Item | $25.00 each |
| Returned Deposited Check | $15.00 each |
| Lost Passbook Replacement Fee | $10.00 |
| IRA Annual Fee | $15.00 |
| Lost Visa Check Card Replacement Fee | $10.00 |
| HELOC Card Foreign ATM Transaction Fee | $1.00 per transaction |
| Visa® Debit Card Foreign ATM Transaction | $1.00 per transaction |
| Staff Assisted Telephone Loan Payments | $10.00 each |
| Statement Copy | $5.00 per statement plus research fee |
| Visa® Debit Card Foreign ATM Transaction | $1.00 per transaction |
| Staff Assisted Telephone Loan Payments | $10.00 each |
| Statement Copy | $5.00 per statement plus research fee |
| Government Levy (1 hour minimum) | $50.00 per hour |
| Dormant Account | $5.00 per month |
| Temp Checks (min 4) | $0.50 each |
| Cash Advance Fee (the greater of) | $10.00 or 5% |
| New Account Early Closeout | $10.00 |
| The following fees can be caused by checks, in-person withdrawals, ATM withdrawals, ACH or other electronic means. | |
| Insufficient Funds Charge (NSF) | $30.00 per item |
| Uncollected Funds Charge | $30.00 per item |
| IC Courtesy Pay Overdraft Sweep | $15.00 per day |
| IC Courtesy Pay Overdraft Activated (labeled on statement as paid ACH or check EOD NSF fee) | $30.00 per item |
