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Find an Account That Fits the Way You Bank

The right account should work with your everyday routine and your financial goals. First Bank Midwest offers four Spend Accounts with different features and benefits, so you can choose the one that best fits how you manage and use your money.

Everyday Account

Simple banking without a monthly maintenance fee.

Everyday Account covers the essentials without a monthly maintenance fee or ongoing balance requirements. Choose e-Statements and there's no paper statement fee, either.

This account may be a good fit if you:

  • Want an account with no monthly maintenance fee
  • Prefer simple account requirements
  • Are comfortable using e-Statements

Account Details

  • $100 minimum to open
  • No monthly maintenance fee
  • $2.95 paper statement fee
  • Paper statement fee waived with e-Statements

Plus Account

Earn more when you actively use your account.

If direct deposit and debit card purchases are already part of your routine, Plus Account gives you the opportunity to earn a higher interest rate. Meet both monthly requirements and you'll also avoid the $10 monthly maintenance fee.

This account may be a good fit if you:

  • Receive at least $1,000 in direct deposits each month
  • Regularly use your debit card
  • Want the opportunity to earn a higher rate on your balance

Account Details

  • $100 minimum to open
  • $10 monthly maintenance fee
  • Fee waived when monthly qualifications are met
  • $1,000 in aggregate direct deposits required each month
  • 15 debit card transactions required each month
  • Higher interest rate on the first $10,000 when qualifications are met
  • Balances above $10,000 earn the applicable flat rate, resulting in a blended APY
  • 0.10% flat rate when monthly qualifications aren't met
  • $2.95 paper statement fee
  • Paper statement fee waived with e-Statements

Premier Account

Interest-bearing banking for higher balances.

Premier Account is designed for customers who typically maintain a higher account balance and want to earn interest without debit card or direct deposit requirements. Maintain the required daily balance and the monthly maintenance fee is waived.

This account may be a good fit if you:

  • Typically maintain a balance of $10,000 or more
  • Want to earn interest on your entire balance
  • Prefer an account without monthly activity requirements

Account Details

  • $100 minimum to open
  • $15 monthly maintenance fee
  • Fee waived with a $10,000 daily minimum balance
  • Tiered interest rates
  • Your entire balance earns the rate for the tier it falls within
  • No paper statement fee
  • Standard checks available at 50% of regular cost

Access Account

A practical way to establish or rebuild your banking relationship.

Access Account provides essential banking features with a low opening deposit and a simple account structure. With no paper checks or overdraft program, it can be a good starting point for customers who want to establish or rebuild their banking history.

This account may be a good fit if you:

  • Are looking to establish or rebuild your banking history
  • Want an account with a low opening deposit
  • Prefer an account without paper checks or overdraft services

Account Details

  • $25 minimum to open
  • $4.95 monthly service charge
  • No paper checks
  • No overdraft program