| Account Type | Perfect for the customer who wants | Earns Interest | Monthly Service Charge | Minimum To Open | Checks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Checking | A basic checking account with no minimum balance and no monthly service charge. | No | $0 | $25 | First 50 checks FREE |
| Direct Interest Checking | A basic checking account that earns interest with a minimum of one monthly direct deposit OR automatic payment. | Competitive Interest | $0 | $25 | First 50 checks FREE |
| 50+ Interest Checking | A checking account for customers 50 and over with no minimum balance and no monthly service charge. | Competitive Interest | $0 | $25 | FREE standard checks |
| Performance Interest Checking | A checking account that earns a higher interest rate. Requires a minimum balance to avoid a monthly service charge. | Tiered account that earns higher interest with a balance of $1,500 or more | $8 monthly service charge if daily minimum balance falls below $1,500 | $25 | FREE standard checks |
All Meridian Bank Personal Checking Accounts also offer:
- Free Visa® Debit Card
- Free ATM Withdrawals – Up to $3 per month in ATM surcharge refunds1
- Free 24/7 Online and Mobile Banking
- Free Automatic Bill Pay
- Free Incoming Transfers from other financial institutions
- Free eStatements
1Surcharges from ATM owners or operators may be assessed