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West Bend Birthday Special 4.07 APY Flex Checking Account

Sweet Birthday Specials

One Year Takes the Cake, Get 4.07% APY* on Us!
Starting on Black Friday – November 28
West Bend Branch Only

 

Forte Bank’s West Bend branch is celebrating its first birthday with a special offer that really takes the cake! Starting Black Friday, November 28, 2025, you can earn 4.07% APY on balances less than or equal to $50,000.00 when you open a new Forte Flex Checking Account with money not currently held at Forte Bank or when you add new funds from outside financial institutions to your existing Forte Flex Checking account. This limited-time offer is available exclusively at our West Bend branch and runs through January 15, 2027. It’s our way of saying thank you to the West Bend community for an amazing first year.

 

Earn 4.07% APY* on balances less than or equal to $50,000.00 when you:

  • Open a new Forte Flex Checking Account with funds not currently held at Forte Bank, or
  • Add new funds from outside financial institutions to your existing Forte Flex account
  • New account must be opened at WB branch or if existing customer adding new money, must be deposited physically at location in West Bend
  • All existing requirements of Forte Flex Checking account to earn the 4.07%APY rate

    This special offer is available exclusively at our West Bend branch and runs through January 15, 2027.

11-month CD Special**

  • Available at all locations
  • $1,000.00 minimum to open the account
  • Rate = 4.00% APR, 4.06% APY
  • Interest Compounds Quarterly

 

 

The current Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of November 28, 2025. To earn the stated APY on balances less than or equal to $50,000.00 account holders must meet the following monthly qualifications: receive Direct Deposit, enroll in E-Statements and Online Banking, and complete at least 15 debit card transactions per statement cycle. Balances over $50,000.00 will earn an APY of 0.89 to 4.07%. The interest rate and APY are subject to change after the account is opened. No minimum balance required to open account. No monthly service charge. However, qualifying activities must be met to earn the advertised APY. Fees may reduce earnings.

**The 11-month CD Special APY is effective as of November 28, 2025. $1,000.00 minimum deposit required to open the account and earn the stated APY. Interest is compounded and credited quarterly. Fees may reduce earnings. Penalty for early withdrawal.