Checking - Forte Bank
Skip to main content

Personal Checking Account Comparisons

Account Comparisons

  Freestyle Checking  Forte Flex Checking 
Open Account
Primetime Checking (55+)
Open Account
Student Checking 
Is it Right for You? A straightforward checking account

Earn high APY on balances up to $10,000.00 if qualifications• are met

Qualifications

  • 15 debit card transactions per statement cycle
  • Direct deposit
  • E-statements

Balances over $10,000.00 continue to earn interest


For those who are 55 and better and want to enjoy the additional perks of being part of our Primetime Club.

This new checking account is designed specifically for students aged 23 and under.

 
Initial Deposit None $100
$2,500
None
Minimum Balance None              None
$2,500 minimum daily balance required in any one type of deposit account for this checking account to earn interest
None
Earn Interest No Yes
Yes, if minimum balance requirement is met. ¹
No
Debit Card or ATM Card* Yes  Yes
Yes
Debit card available. Refunded ATM fees!
ATM Access Access to hundreds of surcharge-free ATMs in Wisconsin

Search now
Access to hundreds of surcharge-free ATMs in Wisconsin

Search now
Access to hundreds of surcharge-free ATMs in Wisconsin

Search now
Access to hundreds of surcharge-free ATMs in Wisconsin

Search now
Check Writing Privileges Unlimited Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Online Banking Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
Bill Pay Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
Mobile Banking with Mobile Deposit Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
Direct Deposit Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
24-Hour Telephone Banking Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
Overdraft Protection Yes, with another deposit account Yes, with another deposit account
Yes, with another deposit account
Yes, with another deposit account
Monthly Service Fees None              None
If the balance falls below $2,500, a $6 monthly maintenance fee will be assessed
None
More Information Forte Freestyle Checking Forte Flex Checking 
Primetime Checking
Student Checking


¹Rate of interest subject to change after account is opened.
*A fee will be assessed for transactions conducted at non-Forte Bank ATMs. A surcharge fee may also be applied by the ATM owner, unless the ATM owner is a member of the ATM Access network.
Funds Availability Disclosure