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Choose Your Checking Account

What are you looking for in a checking account? Maybe you want a traditional account that offers low fees and no transaction limits. Or, maybe you want an account that allows you to earn interest on your entire account balance. At First Option Bank, we allow you to choose from multiple accounts so you have an account that works best with the way you want to spend and manage your money. Each of our accounts offers the following:

  • Free online and mobile banking
  • Free online bill pay
  • Free E-Statements
  • Free instant issue Visa® debit card
  • Free transactions at First Option Bank ATMs

To open an account, stop in to your local First Option Bank branch office and speak with a member of our team.

Compare Our Checking Accounts

Account NameChoose this account if…Opening Balance RequirementFeesAccount Benefits

First Option Free Checking

You want an account with no fees, unlimited check writing and card transactions.

 

$100

None

No monthly service charge

 

No minimum balance requirement

 

Unlimited check writing

 

VIP Plus Checking

You want the advantages of the VIP account, along with tiered interest rates on your account balance.

 

$2,500

$9.95 monthly service charge if balance falls below minimum

Unlimited check writing

 

Free club checks or 40% off other checks of choice

 

Free money orders and cashier’s checks

 

Tiered competitive interest

 

First Insured Money Market

You won’t use your account for many transactions, but still want to collect interest on your balance.

 

$500

$1.50 charge per withdrawal after first 6 transfers or after first 6 checks to a third party

 

Loss of interest if account balance drops below $500

6 free transfers or checks per month

 

Earn a higher interest rate than VIP Plus or savings accounts

 

Interest calculated on daily collected balance and credited monthly

 

 

First Market Plus

You can maintain a higher balance and want to collect a competitive interest rate.

 

$50,000

None

Tiered interest rates available

 

No minimum balance requirement

 

Unlimited check writing

 

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