Best Selection of Rewards Checking Accounts

Find the best Checking Account rates for Rewards Checking or Interest Checking accounts. A Reward Checking account typically offers a premium rate for customers who meet monthly requirements which may include one or more of the following: (1) monthly direct deposit, (2) monthly online bill payment, (4) receiving electronic statements instead of paper statements, and (4) check card or debit card activity. Banks and credit unions listed in the rate table are insured up to $250,000 per depositor by the FDIC or NCUA.

 Account Type
InstitutionStateAPYAPY LimitMonthly Requirements
Florida Central Credit Union
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Florida4.50%up to $15,00012 check card transactions - electronic statement - 1 direct deposit or auto ACH - loan balance of $5,000 or more - customers with no loan balance can still earn 3.51% APY - Ultimate Checking
Consumers Credit Union
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Illinois4.09%up to $10,00012 debit card transactions - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit OR 1 auto ACH payment OR 1 online bill pay - enroll in online banking - apply online - membership required -Free Rewards Checking
Pelican State Credit Union
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Louisiana4.01%up to $20,00015 debit card transactions totaling at least $300 - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or receive payroll deduction - access account online - membership required - e-Xtra Bonus Checking
Southern Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Missouri, Arkansas4.01%up to $15,00012 check/debit card transactions - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or auto ACH - Kasasa Cash - Open to residents of Missouri and Arkansas only
Coppermark Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Oklahoma, Texas4.00%up to $25,00016 POS debit card transactions - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit - Free High Interest Checking - rate collected within Oklahoma
Home Federal Bank Corp
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Louisiana4.00%up to $25,00012 signature debit card transactions - electronic statements with check images - direct deposit of at least $100 - maintain $250 minimum balance - Smart Rewards Checking
TheBANK of Edwardsville
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Illinois3.60%up to $25,00012 debit card transactions - electronic statements - 1 online PayLink Bill Pay - TheCLUB Checking - IL market area only
Union Square Federal Credit Union
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Texas3.51%up to $25,00012 debit card purchases - 1 direct deposit or ACH - electronic statements - access online banking - membership is open to persons who live or work in Witchita County, Texas - Premier Checking Account
First Federal Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
North Carolina3.50%up to $15,00010 Debit card purchases - direct deposit or ACH - Reward Checking
UniWyo Federal Credit Union
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Wyoming, Colorado3.29%up to $25,00010 monthly debit card transactions of at least $5 each - electronic statements - direct deposit - aggregate deposit/loan balance of at least $5,000 - Xtraordinary Checking - available to Wyoming and Colorado Front Range residents of select employer groups
BankTexas
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Texas3.25%up to $10,00010 debit card purchases per month - 1 direct deposit or ACH per month - electronic statements - Kasasa Cash checking account
Citizens National Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Tennessee3.25%up to $25,00012 check/debit card transactions - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or direct debit - Local service areas only - open in branch - Rewards Checking
National Bank of Arkansas
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Arkansas3.25%up to $15,00012 debit card purchases - electronic statements - direct deposit - Must open in person
DuPont Community Credit Union
Rates as of Feb. 10th
VA3.14%up to $25,00015 debit card transactions - $250 minimum amount of debit transactions monthly - electronic statements - membership open to people living, working, worshiping, or going to school in Augusta, Rockingham, Rockbridge, Highland, Bath, Shenandoah, Waynsboro, Staunton, Harrisonburg, Lexington, and Buena Vista Counties, VA - Grow Green Checking Tier II
The First National Bank of Dieterich
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Illinois 3.10%up to $25,00010 debit card transactions, electronic statements, access online banking. Limited to residents of Eastern Illinois only - Prime Rewards Checking
First State Bank (first-state.net)
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Tennessee3.10%up to $15,00015 debit purchases - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or auto ACH debit - FirstChecking plus Interest
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Illinois3.09%up to $15,00010 debit card transactions - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or auto ACH debit - Hometown Advantage - available to residents of Southwestern Illinois and it's surrounding counties.
Crossroads Bank (crossroadsbank.com)
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Illinois3.05%up to $30,00020 VISA debit card transactions - electronic statements - account must be opened in person in Effingham, IL - Effingham First Checking
First Arkansas Bank & Trust
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Arkansas3.03%up to $25,00010 debit card transactions - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit - auto ACH debit or online bill payment - 1 log-in to online banking - Arkansas residents only - Kasasa Cash
The East Carolina Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
North Carolina3.01%up to $15,00010 debit card transations - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or auto ACH or online bill pay
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Rates as of Feb. 10th
Oklahoma3.01%up to $15,00010 check card purchases - 1 ACH or EFT direct deposit - electronic statements - access online banking - Great Rate Checking-available only to Oklahoma residents.
Ouachita Independent Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Louisiana3.01%up to $25,00012 check/debit card transactions-electronic statements-one direct deposit or auto ACH-OIB Reward Checking
Flora Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Illinois3.01%up to $20,00010 check card transactions - electronic statements - one direct deposit or ACH auto debit - access online banking - account available to Illinois market area - First Reward Checking
Washington Savings Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Massachusetts3.01%up to $10,00012 debit card purchases - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or ACH or 1 online bill pay - apply online - limited to market area - Interest Rewards
Northstar Bank of Texas
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Texas3.01%up to $30,00010 check/debit card transactions - 1 direct deposit or auto ACH - electronic statements - log on to online banking - apply online - must reside within 50 miles of Denton, TX - Velocity Checking
SAC Federal Credit Union
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Nebraska, Iowa3.01%up to $25,00012 debit card transactions - electronic statements - High Yield checking - membership limited to people living, worshiping, or working in Sarpy, Douglas, and Cass Counties in Nebraska or Pottawattamie County in Iowa
Fort Morgan State Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Colorado3.01%up to $25,00012 debit transactions - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or ACH - open in person - Windmill Smart Checking
Bank of Blue Valley
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Kansas3.00%up to $25,000$1,000.00 in signature based point-of-sale (POS) transactions - 1 direct deposit or auto ACH payment - Must open account in person - Ultimate Checking
Southeast National Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Illinois3.00%up to $20,00010 debit card transactions, electronic statements, at least one direct deposit or ACH auto debit - Free Reward Checking
Heartland Community Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Arkansas3.00%up to $30,00010 check/debit card transactions-electronic statements-one direct deposit or auto ACH debit-access online banking-Interest Plus Checking Account APY paid on balances $0 - $30000.
Bank of Little Rock
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Arkansas3.00%up to $15,00010 debit card transactions - electronic statements - at least one direct deposit or ACH auto debit - Kasasa Cash - available only to residents of Arkansas
Legacy Bank
Rates as of Feb. 9th
Oklahoma3.00%up to $25,000 12 debit/check card transactions-electronic statements-direct deposit-Win/Win Checking
Beacon Federal
Rates as of Feb. 10th
New York, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Texas3.00%up to $20,00015 check/debit card transactions - 1 direct deposit or auto ACH payment - electronic statements - apply online - market area only - Rewards Checking
First Clover Leaf Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Illinois2.85%up to $15,00010 debit card transactions - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or ACH auto debit - 3 online bill payments - Must open in person - My Great Rate Checking
Liberty Bank
Rates as of Feb. 9th
Illinois2.76%up to $25,00015 check/debit card transactions-electronic statements-1 direct deposit or ACH-1 bill pay-eSmart Checking
Royal Banks of Missouri
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Missouri2.67%up to $24,99915 debit card transactions - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit and/or ACH - Missouri residents only - Majestic Checking
Coulee Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Wisconsin2.55%up to $25,00010 debit card transactions - electronic statements - at least one direct deposit - Rewards checking
Montgomery Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Missouri2.51%up to $25,00012 check/debit card transactions-1 direct deposit or auto ACH-maintain vallid e-mail adress-e-statments-Montgomery eBlue Checking Account
Cross County Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Arkansas2.51%up to $25,00010 debit card transactions - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or one ACH auto debit - Arkansas residents only - The Most Checking
New Mexico Bank & Trust
Rates as of Feb. 10th
New Mexico 2.51%up to $20,000Cash Rewards Checking12 signature-based debit card transactions-electronic statements-one direct deposit or auto ACH-Cash Rewards Checking- Accepting accounts only from local service areas.
Rocky Mountain Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Montana2.51%up to $20,00015 check/debit card transactions-electronic statements-direct deposit- Accounts from local service areas only - Cash Rewards Checking
Arizona Bank and Trust
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Arizona2.51%up to $20,00015 check/debit card transactions - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit - Local service areas only - Cash Rewards Checking
Lake City Bank
Rates as of Feb. 9th
Indiana2.51%up to $50,0008 check/debit card transactions - electronic statements - direct deposit/auto ACH - local market area only
Community National Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Tennessee2.51%up to $10,00012 debit card purchases - 1 direct deposit or automatic payment - electronic statements - Kasasa Cash
First Bank and Trust
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota2.51%up to $25,00010 check/debit card transactions-1 direct deposit or auto ACH payment-electronic statements-Easy Grow Checking
Bank Gloucester
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Open to all states2.51%up to $25,00010 debit card purchases - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or auto payment - Reward Checking
Wisconsin Community Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Wisconsin2.51%up to $20,00015 signature-based debit purchases - direct deposit - online statements - Cash Rewards checking
All America Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Oklahoma2.50%up to $10,00010 check/debit card transactions - electronic statements - Ultimate Rewards
Opportunity Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Texas2.50%up to $20,00010 check/debit card transactions-electronic statements-one direct deposit or ACH auto-debit-access-online banking monthly
Southbridge Savings Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Massachusetts2.50%up to $50,00010 debit card POS transactions, electronic statements, at least one direct deposit or ACH auto debit - Key Rewards Checking Bonus
Bank of the Wichitas
Rates as of Feb. 9th
Oklahoma2.50%up to $10,00010 Visa CheckCard sales transactions, electronic statements
Cross Keys Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Louisiana2.50%up to $20,00012 check card purchases - 1 auto pay or direct deposit transfer - electronic statements - enroll/access internet banking - Gold Key Rewards
Lee County Bank and Trust, NA
Rates as of Feb. 9th
Open to all states2.50%up to $25,00010 debit card purchases - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or auto payment - access online banking - Big Account Reward Checking
Greater Nevada Credit Union
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Nevada2.50%up to $25,000We Aspire Checking - balances up to $10,000, Have at least 15 debit card purchases post and clear, one Direct Deposit post and clear Receive online eStatements for current members only
MidwestOne Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Iowa2.35%up to $25,000Power Checking - 10 debit card transactions, electronic statements, at least one direct deposit or auto ACH debit
Pacific Resource Credit Union
Rates as of Feb. 10th
California2.27%up to $15,00010 check/debit card transactions per cycle and each transaction must be at least $10 to qualify - electronic statements -1 direct deposit or ACH - must be a member - High Flying Checking
Kennebec Federal Savings
Rates as of Feb. 9th
Maine2.25%up to $50,00010 debit card purchases-electronic statements, one direct deposit or ACH-Only available to residents of Maine-KFS Rewards Checking
First Bank of Missouri
Rates as of Feb. 8th
Missouri2.25%up to $25,00015 debit card transactions - electronic statements - direct deposit or auto ACH - must open account in person - High and Free Interest Checking
Coleman County State Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Texas2.25%up to $25,00010 check card transactions - direct deposit or automatic payment - electronic statements
Solvay Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
New York2.25%up to $15,00012 debit card transactions - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit - must be resident of Onondaga County
Randolph Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida2.25%up to $25,0006 point of sale card transactions (minimum $20, ATM transactions not included) - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or auto ACH or Bill Pay - Extra-Mile Choice - Limited to NC, VA, TN, SC, GA and FL customers only- contact bank online for account opening instructions
Farmers Citizens Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Ohio2.22%up to $25,00012 debit card purchases - 1 direct deposit or automatic payment - electronic statement - apply online - located in Ohio - Kasasa Cash
Keystone Bank
Rates as of Feb. 9th
Alabama2.15%up to $25,00010 MasterCard Debit Card purchases-electronic statements-one direct deposit/auto ACH-Keystone Checking Rewards
Kansas State Bank
Rates as of Feb. 9th
Kansas2.15%up to $25,00010 check/debit card transactions - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or auto ACH - 1 log in online banking - New account documents must be signed in person - Free Rewards Checking
United Federal Credit Union
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Arkansas, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio2.10%up to $25,00010 check/debit card transactions, 1 direct deposit or 1 auto ACH - electronic statements - rates may vary by location - Rate collected within: Michigan - Interest Plus Checking
Bank of the Sierra
Rates as of Feb. 10th
California, West Virginia2.09%up to $25,00012 check card transactions - electronic statements - one bill pay online - one direct deposit or automatic payment - must be opened online - Sierra Reward Checking - California and West Virginia residents only
Bank of Fayetteville
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Arkansas2.05%up to $50,00010 VISA check card transactions - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or ACH payment - sign on to online banking - Smart Checking -Limited to Arkansas residents.
Reliabank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
South Dakota2.02%up to $25,00015 debit card purchases, one direct deposit/ACH, enroll - Ultimate Checking
Bank of The Valley
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Nebraska2.02%up to $20,00010 check card, used as credit card, transactions - electronic statement - 1 direct deposit - Bonus Checking
Cinco Family Financial Center Credit Union
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Ohio2.02%up to $25,00012 debit card purchases - direct deposit - electronic statements - membership limited to people living, working, and worshiping in Butler, Hamilton, and Clarmont Counties in Ohio and Dearborn County, IN, and their family members - WePayU Checking
Farmers Bank and Trust
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Arkansas2.01%up to $25,00010 check card transactions - 1 direct deposit or ACH auto debit, - electronic statements - access online banking - Arkansas residents only - must open account in person - True Rewards Checking
First Robinson Savings Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Indiana, Illinois 2.01%up to $15,00010 debit card transactions - electronic statements - 1 online bill payment, automatic payment or direct deposit- account available in Illinois and Indiana market area - Kasasa Cash
Community Bank of Pleasant Hill
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Missouri2.01%up to $25,00010 POS debit card transactions - at least one ACH direct deposit or ACH auto debit - electronic statement - Rewards Checking
Sutton Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Ohio2.01%up to $25,00011 check card transactions, 1 direct deposit or ACH auto-debit, electronic statements - apply online
Focus Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee and parts of Illinois2.01%up to $25,00010 check/debit card transactions - electronic statements - access online banking - MAXimum Free Checking
Bank 1440
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Arizona2.01%up to $25,00010 check/debit card transations - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or auto ACH - Must complete in person - Optimum Checking
The Provident Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
New Jersey 2.01%up to $25,00010 debit purchases per month, 1 direct deposit or 1 automatic ACH debit, electronic statements - Provident Smart Checking
WestField Bank FSB
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Ohio2.01%up to $25,00012 Visa debit card purchases (excludes ATM transactions) - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or auto ACH - Dream Big Checking - Bank located in Ohio - account available nationwide - open online, signature cards by mail
Farmers State Bank (farmersstatebankmn.com)
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Minnesota2.01%up to $20,00010 Check Card Point of Sale purchases (ATM withdrawals do not qualify) - 1 automatic payment/transfer or direct deposit - access online banking - electronic statements - Free e-Checking
Altra Federal Credit Union
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Texas, Tennessee2.00%up to $25,00010 check card transactions - electronic statements - direct deposit - online statements - A Plus Checking - accounts are available to anyone living, working, worshiping, or attending school in La Crosse, WI, Winona, MN, Tyler/Smith County, TX, Clarksville/Montgomery County TN, and select employee groups
Kanza Bank
Rates as of Feb. 9th
Kansas2.00%up to $25,00012 check/debit card transactions - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or auto ACH - KanzaRewards Checking APY paid on balances up to $25000.
Saginaw Medical Federal Credit Union
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Michigan2.00%up to $25,00012 check/debit card transactions-electronic statements-online banking-1 direct deposit-Membership limited to those in healthcare field in the Saginaw, MI area, see site for details.
ViewPoint Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Texas2.00%up to $25,00015 check/debit card purchases - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or 1 online bill pay - apply online - limited to residents of Texas - Absolute Checking
Workers' Credit Union
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Massachusetts2.00%up to $25,00012 debit card transactions - 1 monthly direct deposit or automatic payment - electronic statements - $25 membership savings account is required - membership is limited to residents of Massachusetts or New Hampshire or those who work for a company that is based in Massachusetts - Xtreme checking
United Financial Credit Union
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Michigan2.00%up to $25,00012 check/debit card transactions - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit - 1 online bill pay - limited to Saginaw, Bay and Midland Counties - Direct Rewards Checking
Cambridge Savings Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Massachusetts2.00%up to $25,00010 debit card transactions - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit - limited to market area - apply online - SuperSmart Checking
MB Financial
Rates as of Feb. 9th
Illinois, Pennsylvania2.00%up to $10,00012 debit card transactions - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or auto ACH - apply online - MB Red Checking
Rollstone Bank and Trust
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Massachusetts1.90%up to $50,00010 check/debit card transactions-electronic statements-direct deposit of payroll, pension, or social security payments-All In One Checking
DuPont Community Credit Union
Rates as of Feb. 10th
VA1.87%up to $25,00010 debit card transactions - electronic statements - membership open to people living, working, worshiping, or going to school in Augusta, Rockingham, Rockbridge, Highland, Bath, Shenandoah, Waynsboro, Staunton, Harrisonburg, Lexington, and Buena Vista Counties, VA - Grow Green Checking Tier I
Citizens Bank Minnesota
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Minnesota 1.76%up to $15,00010 check card transactions - electronic statements - at least one direct deposit or one automatic payment -Reward Checking
Avidia Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Open to all states1.66%up to $25,00010 debit card purchases - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or ACH - enroll in and sign into online banking at least once a month - avoid a negative balance - apply online only - available nationally - eChecking
Reliant Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Tennessee1.60%up to $50,000 10 debit card transactions (excluding ATM withdrawals), 3 bill pay transactions, access online banking, 1 deposit or ACH debit, electronic statements - Clearly Better Rewards Checking
Endura Financial Federal Credit Union
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Minnesota1.51%up to $25,00015 debit card purchases $10 minimum - electronic statements - direct deposit - online banking - eLife checking - $25 opening deposit - apply online - must be a member - eligible balance to earn APY determined by direct deposit amount
Dedham Savings
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Massachusetts1.51%up to $25,00012 debit card transactions - electronic statements - direct deposit or ACH - Free Reward Checking
The First National Bank of Wynne
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Arkansas1.51%up to $10,000First Reward Checking - 10 check card transactions, electronic statements, 1 direct deposit or ACH auto debit
1st National Bank (firstnationalbanks.biz)
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Wisconsin1.51%up to $25,00010 check/debit card transactions by the 12th of the month - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or auto ACH - Must apply in person at a branch in Central Wisconsin - 1st Rewards Checking
Legence Bank
Rates as of Feb. 9th
Indiana, Illinois1.50%up to $25,00010 check/debit card transactions-1 auto ACH, bill pay transfer OR direct deposit transfer-electronic statements-sign into online banking once a month-Kasasa Cash,-serving Southern Illinois
Tioga State Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
New York1.50%up to $25,000Confirmed enrollment in TSB Online E Statements, 12 or more purchases with TSB debit card, one direct deposit or ACH debit per qualification cycle. Tier 2 $0 to less than $25,000
Neighbors Credit Union
Rates as of Feb. 10th
MO, IL1.50%up to $25,00012 debit card transactions - electronic statements - online banking - direct deposit - Elite green checking
Blue Ridge Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Virginia1.50%up to $25,00010 VISA check/debit card transactions-electronic statements-1 direct deposit or auto ACH-Geographic Restrictions - Contact bank for details.
CoreFirst Bank and Trust
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Kansas, Colorado1.38%up to $25,00010 check/debit card transactions - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit - 2 online bill payments or ACH debit
Haverhill Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Massachusetts1.26%up to $50,00010 debit card transactions-electronic statements-one direct deposit or ACH auto debit. You must maintain an online account with a current e-mail address.APY paid on balances .01 to $25000.
M&F Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama1.26%up to $25,000Summit Checking - 12 debit card transactions, electronic statements, at least one direct deposit or auto ACH debit, log-in to online banking at least once
Westbury Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Wisconsin1.25%up to $25,00010 check/debit card transactions - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or auto ACH - access online banking - Wisconsin residents only - Ideal Checking
BankNewport
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Rhode Island, Massachusetts 1.25%up to $50,00012 debit card transactions - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or auto ACH debit - for residents of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts only - Go Checking
North Middlesex Savings Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Massachusetts1.25%up to $25,000Max Checking - 12 debit card transactions, electronic statements, 1 direct deposit. Must live within market area to open an account.
CharterBank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Alabama, Georgia1.01%up to $15,00010 check/debit card transactions - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or auto ACH - online banking - REWARDSChecking
Beacon Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Open to all states1.00%up to $25,00010 check card transactions - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or auto ACH - log onto NetTeller at least one time - Beacon Rewards Checking
Bank of Idaho
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Idaho0.81%up to $15,00010 debit card transactions - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or ACH auto debit - Idaho market area only - Kasasa Cash
Community West Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
California0.80%up to $15,00010 debit card transactions - electronic statements - at least one direct deposit - access online banking at least once each cycle-Great Rate Checking
Southern Community Bank and Trust
Rates as of Feb. 10th
North Carolina 0.80%up to $25,00010 debit card transactions, electronic statements, at least direct deposit or automatic draft - ME Banking
Grand Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
New Jersey0.80%up to $25,00010 point of sale purchases - 1 direct deposit or ACH auto debit - electronic statements - Free Rewards Checking
Premier Bank
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Florida0.51%up to $49,99910 check/debit card transactions-electronic statements-one direct deposit/auto ACH - Interest Checking
South Division Credit Union
Rates as of Feb. 10th
Open to all states0.50%up to $25,00012 VISA Checkcard transactions (non-PIN) - electronic statements - 1 direct deposit or auto ACH to fund your account monthly with $250 - use online Bill pay to pay minimum of one bill - Freedom Green Account - open online, complete application via mail - contact credit union for details - must be member and open/maintain savings account - located in Illinois-Membership is available Nationwide

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Wendy

6 February 2012 at 9:20 am

I'll soon be spending about $35,000 with a contractor who only takes paper checks. Wondering if there's any rewards checking that offers paper checks instead of a debit card.

kevin

1 February 2012 at 9:34 am

VETERAN, you need re-educate on your math. Unless you are paying more than 100% tax, you are still gaining capital after paying the tax.

Salome

3 January 2012 at 1:39 pm

I've updated the "rewards checking" type accounts: Home Federal: must open in person; Coppermark Bank: Oklahoma or Texas residents only; First State Bank: Tennessee residents only; Fort Morgan State Bank: Colorado residents only; Ouachita Independent Bank Louisianana residents only; Washington Saving Bank: As of 1/2/2012, open to Massachusetts residents only; Heartland Community Bank: Arkansas residents only; Legacy Bank: open to all 50 states but must open in person, i.e., Oklahoma Consyners Credit Union is open to all 50 states; 4.09% up to 10.000.00. If anyone knows of any other high yield checking accounts for NY/ National (by internet), please post.

Smarterthanyou

6 October 2011 at 3:06 am

Chris below is pretty stupid as all of these rates are higher than his paultry 3.2 rate. Considering where he's from it's understandable why he's pretty stupid though. lol

Veteran

5 October 2011 at 9:21 am

The higher the interest rate, the more federal tax you pay! I am merely seeking to preserve capital, in a secure account.

chris

2 October 2011 at 3:33 pm

Wow these rates are terrible. My bank gives 3.2% APY for rewards checking. American State Bank Sioux Center IA https://www.ambankiowa.com/#/25-34 but you need to be local.

Thena palnick

20 September 2011 at 6:40 pm

I am looking for a bank reward checking that accepts accounts no matter where one lives in the United states

Kathy

14 September 2011 at 1:55 pm

Adams Bank and Trust has offices in Colorado and Nebraska, currently paying 2.50% APY.

cindy

1 September 2011 at 11:48 pm

I am looking for a high yield checking you can open on line that pays 4 percent or higher. I have 2 right now. Consumers federal credit union and Lake michgan federal credit union. I also had a Liberty Bank that paid 4.11 percent. However I received an email that said they are no longer honoring out of state customers and are closing all accounts of out of state customers. A lot of the high yield checking accounts are in the south and only open to that states residents. I would like to have another high yield checking

Wayland

1 September 2011 at 8:28 am

LMCU is changing their rate: Rate change effective 10/1/11 to 3.0% APY.

wayland

1 September 2011 at 8:12 am

First State Bank (first-state.net) is only accepting applications from residents of Tennessee.

ek

28 August 2011 at 6:05 pm

Pelican CU now requires 15 debit transactions of $300 or more before they pay 4% reward! Spend $300/mo or more to earn $60 interest for $20,000...

Laurie Swanfeldt

15 August 2011 at 3:23 am

Free checking with interest

Seth

1 August 2011 at 5:53 pm

University of Iowa Community Credit Union offers a Rewards Checking account that currently yields 4.25% APY up to $25,000. It is available for Eastern Iowa residents, as well as member's family members and University of Iowa Alumni's. You can open an account at one of their locations or online. I have had an account with them since July, 2005, and a Rewards Checking account since they were first offered, December 2007. The rate has never been below 4%.

Katie Snyder

1 August 2011 at 8:57 am

Lake Michigan Credit Union (Grand Rapids, MI) offers a MAX Checking Account that I use. Membership required, 4% APY, $15,000 max, 10 debit card or ACH transactions/mo, 4 online log-ins/mo, and direct deposit required. Can open in person or online. My husband and I have each had one of these accounts. We have fully funded them up to the maximum, and use them together as our emergency fund. We direct deposit $100/mo into each of them, and follow our "10 under 10" rule - we make 10 debit card transactions under $10 each month so that we don't exceed our $100 monthly deposit - this way we don't spend our emergency fund dollars yet continue to be eligible for the 4% APY. We love LMCU! www.lmcu.org Katie

Holley Hood

21 July 2011 at 9:52 am

I opened my account in June of 2010 and absolutely love it. BankTexas, NA is offering 3.25% apy on their myCash checking account. 3.25% apy applies to the first $10,000 in the account and any balance over $10,000.00 earns .14% apy. There are no maximum or minimum balance requirements. They ask for a minimum of a $50.00 deposit to open the account. To earn maximum interest rate and ATM fee refunds of up to $25 per monthly qualification cycle, the following qualifications should be met: (1) 10 debit card purchases must post and clear the account. Transactions may take one or more business days from the transaction date to post to an account from the date the transaction is made. (2) 1 direct deposit or 1 ACH auto debit most post and clear the account. Intra-bank transfers do not count as qualifying ACH transactions. Limit one account per holder. Bank may convert to Simplicity account if the account is not used as a primary checking account. (3) Enroll in e-Statements. There are no monthly service fees. Initial debit card, automated telephone service and online banking are available at no charge. If you do not meet one of the 3 qualifiers, there is no penalty, but your average daily collected balance will only earn .11% apy and will not get the ATM fee reversal.

Creighton

18 July 2011 at 11:16 am

You should mention Avidia Banks e checking account a great rate 2.27% APY! No foreign ATM transaction fees ATM surcharge fees charged by other banks will be reimbursed to you, up to $10 per statement cycle No maintenance fees Interest will be paid on your collected balance (see eChecking rates below) Full credit and access to our Avidia Rewards program

KayT9

17 July 2011 at 4:23 am

The Farmers Citizens Bank is currently only accepting applications from residents of Ohio.

dennis

14 July 2011 at 7:25 am

Take a look @ www.providentnj.com Smart checking account @ 2.50%

Dean Kruger

3 July 2011 at 10:08 am

Lapeer County Bank Best rate that I can find in this area. Minimum to open account is $25.00. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) accurate as of 7/1/2011. Rate tiers are as follows: 2.02% APY applies to balances of $0.01-$50,000.00 and 0.10% APY applies to balances above $50,000.00 if qualifications are met each monthly qualification cycle; 0.02% APY applies to all balances if monthly qualifications are not met. Rates may change after the account is opened. Fees may reduce earnings. Qualifying transactions must post and clear the account during the monthly qualification cycle. Transactions may take one or more business days from the transaction date to post and clear to an account from the date the transaction is made. Intra-bank transfers do not count as qualifying ACH transactions. ATM Fee reimbursements up to $25.00 provided only if qualifications are met within the monthly qualification cycle.

Mario

30 June 2011 at 5:28 pm

Farmers Citizens Bank In Ohio, It's Kasas Kash Checking Account is only Avalable to Ohio Residents.

Rick

29 June 2011 at 7:35 am

Seems like southern bank might be lying. how can they give such a good rate?

Sowega

29 June 2011 at 5:14 am

Heritage Bank of the South offers a Performance Checking Account with higher interest rates than you are displaying: 2.5% with direct deposit and 12 debits each month with online banking; and the bonus- ATM fees are free nationwide. The rate is good for up to $15,000. See their website: https://www.eheritagebank.com/personal-checking.htm

Debbie

25 June 2011 at 3:48 pm

Kasasa account at Farmers Citizens in Ohio is paying 3.01% checking, 1.76 for savings. Required 12 card transactions, direct deposit and/or bill pay. Best account I've found. $25,000 limit checking, unlimited savings.

Windell Crowder

16 June 2011 at 8:33 am

I am searching for a banking institution in the Baton Rouge area that will pay me at least 3% anually for useing my money.credit card rates are the same as loansharking but no one wants to pay out any intrest.I do NOT have and will NOT have a credit card!I have some money to invest in a FDIC insured account but will only consider a max of a 2 year investment.

Thrifty Checker

30 May 2011 at 9:52 pm

Fort Morgan State Bank offers 4.05% checking with interest on balances of up to $25,000. Applicants may open multiple accounts, and are required 12 card transactions per month to earn this rate. This is the best available to Colorado residents.

fred

24 May 2011 at 12:02 pm

Southwest airlines federal credit union has a nice high interest checking account

Steve Payne

11 May 2011 at 6:22 am

Southern Bank (#1 on your list) now only pays the 5.01% on balances up to $15,000. $15,000 to4 25,000 pays only about 1%. This change was effective 5/1/11.

Tim

2 May 2011 at 12:20 pm

Wisconsin Community Bank (www.thewcb.com) offers 3.01% up to $20K.

Puddin Man

19 April 2011 at 11:16 am

Southern Bank now pays Reward rate 5.01% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) paid on balances between one penny and $15,000, and 1.01% APY paid on the portion of the balances above $15,000 each cycle the qualifications are met. http://www.bankwithsouthern.com/personal/checking/kasasa-cash.html

Henry

17 April 2011 at 2:07 pm

Union Square FCU (Wichita) is offering (4.51%, $25k) Premier Checking!

Danny

8 March 2011 at 3:17 pm

Royal Bank of Missouri. The only problem if you dispute one of the charges they will no longer want you to do banking with them aka will close your account and that what happened to me. Features: $100.00 minimum to open No minimum balance once opened No monthly service fee 2.75% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) earned on daily collected balances up to $24,999.99** Rate Accurate as November 23, 2010 (fees may reduce earnings) ATM access nationwide

Home Federal Bank

8 March 2011 at 6:58 am

Home Federal Bank offers one high yield checking account per family, currently paying 4.01% up to $25,000. Requires electronic statement, minimum of $100 per month direct deposit and 12 signature-based (don't use the PIN for debit card transactions) debit card transactions per month. Louisiana only? See homefederalbank.com for more information.

Leah

7 March 2011 at 8:03 am

Are there any banks in NC with interest-yielding checking accounts? Thanks!

ejk

23 February 2011 at 6:36 pm

Pelican is now 4.01% APY to 20K...not 30K

Rita Dolan

20 February 2011 at 2:18 pm

Pelican State CU now has a max deposit of only $20K for the 4.01% rate.

Frank Baker

10 February 2011 at 2:41 pm

National Bank of Arkansas offers a Rewards Checking Account. Pays 4.00 percent on checking account up to $15,000.00 . 12 debits or credit charges required per month. 1 auto deposit a month or 1 auto pay a bill a month. If you fullfil all the monthly requirments You will be paid interest of 1.5 % on a savings account with no maximum limit. E statements required, Located at 4004 McCain Blvd, Box 837, North Litttle Rock, AR, 72115. Phone #501- 771- 6205. Must be opened at branch. Call and inquire. Opened my acct, Feb, 2010. Bank is a FDIC member.

Lisa

10 February 2011 at 10:41 am

Greater Nevada Credit Union offers 3% on checking up to $25K. Requires that you make at least 12 debit card transactions, have one direct deposit or automatic payment, receive online eStatements.

Luci

30 January 2011 at 6:41 am

Liberty Bank in offers 3% on checking up to $25,000. Just a couple months ago they had it at 4% for the last couple years. 10 debit card transactions a month and e-statements is their requirement.

Aaron R. Whitmore

28 January 2011 at 4:24 am

Bank of Ripley in Ripley, TN offers 3.51% on checking up to $25,000.00.

Richard

21 January 2011 at 6:29 am

Independent Bank in McKinney, TX offers 3.01% on Free checking account with balances up to $25k. They just reduced their rate in Jan 2011 from 4.01% which had remained unchanged for 2 years.

Lee

13 January 2011 at 5:39 am

Midwest Federal Credit Union paying well over 2% on checking up to balance of $25K

janine

10 January 2011 at 7:29 am

Where in CA can I get a decent interest rate? It seems that other states offer 4-5% for amounts up to sometimes $50K. I do not want a CD but an account that I can get to when needed. Thanks.

Tanya

5 January 2011 at 6:09 pm

Ing direct they pay 1.25% on a hundred thousand and is componded intrest

Betty D

18 December 2010 at 7:21 pm

Private Bank in Illinois offers a reward checking with a rate of 4.00% for up to $25,000.then.25% over with 15 debit purchases monthly ldirect deposit/ACH debit. The interest rate flutuates without notice

Derek F.

16 December 2010 at 10:39 pm

The Provident Bank in New Jersey offers a Smart Checking account that currently offers an interest rate of 2.51% with 10 signature-based transactions per month, 1 direct deposit/ACH debit per monthand online statements up to $25,000.

Len

13 December 2010 at 2:42 pm

Westfield Bank of Ohio gives 3.50% interest on up to $25,000 with the usual debit requirements of 12 per month with one ACH debit or deposit. I've been using them for about 6 months and the interest rate has not dropped like so many other banks do once your signed up. I don't know why this web site doesn't list this bank.

auto shop

13 December 2010 at 10:55 am

Terrific work! This is the type of information that should be shared around the web. Shame on the search engines for not positioning this post higher!

laura horn

19 November 2010 at 6:07 pm

americanet bank online 3.75 up to 10.000 and 1 on over that and 1.75 on money market and all that is required in the checking is 10 debits monthly no auto deposits and has many other benifits thought i would share!!!!!

Josh

18 November 2010 at 9:02 am

The Grand Bank of Texas has a personal checking account with 3.41 APY, on up to $25000. You do have to open the account in the branch (located in Forth Worth). No monthly fees, but you much maintain a few criteria to get the higher rate.

James

4 November 2010 at 4:59 pm

Presidential Bank Checking Plus Account. This is a true full service unlimited checking account paying 1% for balances over $1,000 and under $25,000. (0.5% for balances over $25,000. Can be opened on-line or application printed and sent in to bank. Requires a minimum direct deposit of $200/month. Free ATM. Free Internet Banking. Excellent phone access system. Best highest yield unlimited checking account in the Nation without hidden requirements. Superb customer service. Also has a good high yield saving account available at 1.25% up to a balance of $35,000. Many awards and first Internet Checking Account in the nation. Open to residents of all states. Presidential Bank Internet Checking Account similar. 0.75% for balances up to $25,000, then 0.25%. No direct deposit required. Otherwise similar to above.

Taylor Richard

27 October 2010 at 7:30 pm

Citizens National Bank offers a checking accout that pays 4.1% interest on upto $25,000.00. The only requirement is that you must use your debit card at least 12 times in the thirty day cycle and have at least one electronic deposit and/or bill pay in the cycle as well. You also must get your statement as an E-Doc. I have had this account for a year and it is great!

Chris Coffin

11 October 2010 at 7:44 pm

Viewpoint bank still pays four percent but only up to 25k. It used to be 50k.

Tim Elliott

7 October 2010 at 7:58 pm

AmericaNet Bank offers free checking paying 4% interest up to $10,000. This is internet only. Based in Mustang OK. Savings is 2% up to $35,000

Ryan

30 September 2010 at 5:21 am

Effective Monday, October 4th, the Rewards Rate APY on DANVERS BANK Free Rewards Checking account will be 3.01% (Currently at 4.01%) But let it be known that it still is a great bank , they do alot for there community and since there Free Rewards Checking was introduced, this is only there second rate decrease.

Ron Bannon

20 September 2010 at 7:02 pm

http://www.providentnj.com/site/Main.aspx Pays over 3%

Beatrice

15 September 2010 at 8:40 am

Provident Credit Union "Super Reward Checking" is paying 2.51% on first $25,000 They are great! check out here: http://www.providentcu.org/

Charlie

2 September 2010 at 6:04 pm

Amegy Bank of Texas "Smart Yield Checking" is currently paying 1.99% APY on the first $25,000 and 0.25% on amounts over that limit. Requirements are ten signature based debit card purchases a month, either an ACH credit of pay/pension/Social Security or two ACH debits, and going to the bank Web site to pick up the PDF statement.

Kim OQuinn

31 July 2010 at 8:10 pm

Texas Gulf Bank - www.texasgulfbank.com - Gulf Advantage Checking pays 3.04% on balances up to 25K.

Jeremy

8 July 2010 at 6:49 am

Farmers and Merchants State Bank (fm-bank.com). Ohio and Indiana. Kasasa Cash checking account: 3.06% up to $25,000. 12 debit card transactions, Set up 1 Direct Deposit or one ACH debit monthly , online statements $50 deposit to open ATM fee refunds nationwide (up to $25 per cycle)

Nancy Goodenow

5 July 2010 at 9:39 am

. Try Bank of the Sierras, Royal Bank of Missouri, Coulee, First Bank and Trust, Willamette and Home Federal. Good rates. They do change. One just went from 4.01 to 3.01, but still good

Drew Brownlee

25 June 2010 at 2:17 pm

Fidelity Homestead Savings Bank - New Orleans, LA http://www.fidelityhomestead.com/personal/checking/fidelity-reward-checking.html 4.11% APY Rewards Checking Account Requirements: 10 debit card transactions a month e-statements direct-deposit / 1 automatic payment a month

Joe

25 June 2010 at 8:06 am

4.00% APY on Checking balances up to $10,000 in Chicago, IL at MB Financial. You can open the account online or in person but must set up your debit card in person at a branch. Requirements: e-statements, 12 debit-as-credit card transactions per cycle totaling $100 or more, one payroll deposit of $250 or more per month (or one ACH transaction of any amount). $500 minimum balance to avoid $10 monthly fee, $25 minimum to open account. http://www.mbfinancial.com/Personal/RedChecking/tabid/383/Default.aspx

John Doe

9 June 2010 at 9:19 am

3.51% APY on balances up to $50K at Farmers

Skipper

15 May 2010 at 12:48 pm

4.01% Yield on Checking Account balances up to $25,000 at The East Carolina Bank. Serving Customers in North Carolina since 1920. Online Account Opening at www.myecb.com.

Rita Dolan

15 May 2010 at 7:50 am

Pelican State Credit Union in Baton Rouge, LA . has a 5.01% reward checking account on up to 30K, with requirements of e-statements, 15 pos debit card usage

K Smoker

14 May 2010 at 6:09 am

4.01% APY http://www.southernbandt.com/

Sak

11 May 2010 at 12:06 pm

CambridgeSavings bank 3.92% (APY 4.00%) (1) yes (monthly direct deposit: required) (2) no (monthly bill payment: not required) (3) yes (e-statement: required) (4) yes (debit card: 20 payments per month, 15 also gets rate but has $5 monthly charge) (5) $10 < balance < $25,000, $100 to open (https://www.cambridgesavings.com/pg_View.aspx?PageID=396)

MFattore

10 May 2010 at 12:45 pm

Check out the rewards checking offers at Union Bank of Atchison,which I opened online last year. The customer service is excellent. Here is the current list of rules and rates: My Rewards Checking is a free account that also offers you Rewards. The "Rewards" include: 3.25% APY for balances up to $25,000 and 1.00% APY on the remaining balance over $25,000. Nationwide ATM fee refunds To receive these "Rewards" we ask you to do a few simple things: Receive E-Statements Access Online Banking (once per qulification cycle) 10 MC Debit Card Purchases (per qualification cycle) 1 Direct Deposit or ACH Auto Debit (per qualification cycle)

Chrissy

10 May 2010 at 8:04 am

Solvay Bank which is headquartered in Solvay, NY has a High Interest Checking account which yields a 2.75% APY with NO Minimum Balance Requirement. This account can be opened online or in one of their 8 branches(Solvay, Fairmount, Camillus, North Syracuse, Cicero, Liverpool, Westvale, or Downtown Syracuse). You have to be a resident of Onondaga County in the Syracuse, New York area to open one of these accounts. This accounts give you: 2.75% APY on balances up to $15,000 0.50% APY on portion of balance over $15,000 0.05% base rate if requirements are not met ATM fee refunds worldwide up to $25 per cycle Monthly requirements include: 12 debit card purchases 1 direct deposit Receive e-statements Other features of the account: $15 minimum initial deposit No monthly service charge No minimum balance requirement Maximum of 3 accounts allowed per household and one account per tax id number. This is a great account...you can visit their website www.solvaybank.com or highinterestsolvay.com to find out more about it!

MoneyRates team

11 December 2009 at 1:56 pm

We've made the name change for Southern Bank. We have also verified and updated the current rate for Rocky Mountain Bank's Reward Checking (Cash Rewards Checking).

Midav

10 September 2009 at 7:22 pm

Farmers Bank and Trust requires personal visit to one of their branches.

R.W.Sewell

4 September 2009 at 8:07 am

Look at this bank checking program, 5.01% at Community Bank of Pickens County, Georgia. there web site: http://www.cbopc.com

S. E . Wallace

1 September 2009 at 3:27 pm

Everbank online FDIC 2.51 for first 3 mos

Dee Dlscha

1 September 2009 at 9:00 am

FYI Kansas State Bank requires signing documents IN PERSON. They do not mail out documents for you to sign

Dee Dlscha

1 September 2009 at 8:55 am

FYI: Southeast National Bank as of today, September 1, 2009, has a 4.01 % rate for their rewards checking. Also, people outside their service area (Illinois & Iowa) are not allowed to open accounts.

Chana Lambertz

30 August 2009 at 8:13 am

Easygrow checking 4.01 apy.

Rate chaser

28 August 2009 at 7:27 pm

One minor, one major correction: 1) Southern Missouri Bank is now named Southern Bank 2) ALWAYS obtain the correct rate for rewards or interest checking for, in this case, Rocky Mountain Bank (presently 4.01% with a $20K cap) by starting the search from their homepage.

tom ramsey

24 August 2009 at 6:27 am

liberty bank

james

11 August 2009 at 1:48 pm

Bank of america has 0.9%

L Costilow

10 August 2009 at 6:25 pm

Bank 1440, Phoenix, AZ Ask for Tanja. The rate as of today for up to $25,000, ten debit transactions, on line viewing of account and one direct deposit is 5.01% . Pretty good I'd say.

Sharon Mead

10 August 2009 at 8:32 am

First American Bank, First Rewards Checking, 5.00% APY up to $25,000 0.20 over $25,000 0.15% if requirements are not met, 1 DD or ACH Credit, 12 debit card purchases, sign up for e-statements, free bill pay, account must be opened at the branch. 11 locations through out southern NM.

Ryan

4 August 2009 at 7:19 am

Capital Bank of Raleigh NC, www.capitalbank-nc.com has a high interest checking account that yields 4.01% APY on balances up to $25k. Great folks to work with and convenient locations. Free online banking with billpay is provided also.

Brad Moore

23 July 2009 at 7:08 pm

ViewPoint Bank Absolute Checking APY 4.00% ($0 - $50k) APY 2.00% ($50k - $100k) $100 to Open No Minimum for Interest No Monthly Fee Conditions: Sign up for direct deposit OR actively use free online bill-pay Receive your monthly bank statement and notices on your account electronically Use your Absolute Checking Visa Check Card at least 15 times per month for purchases Apply Online: http://www.viewpointbank.com/home/personal/checking/absolutechecking

Michael

13 July 2009 at 7:34 am

FAB&T Nearest Location - Concord, AR Show Locations Map data 2009 Tele Atlas - Terms of Use Kasasa Cash Insured by FDIC up to $100,000 With Kasasa Cash, a free, high-interest checking account from FAB&T, you earn the rewards (see info below) when you meet the simple monthly qualification criteria. If you do not meet the qualifications during the month, don't worry. You will not receive the Rewards for that month, but you will earn the Base Rate (listed on the right) on your entire free checking account balance. Plus, you can try again the next month to earn the Rewards! Rewards * 4.44% APY* paid on the portion of the balance below $50,000 * 1.00% APY* paid on the portion of the balance above $50,000 * Reimburses all ATM fees worldwide * All accounts automatically qualify for the first cycle Monthly. Qualifications to Receive Rewards * Minimum of 10 debit card purchases (ATM usage does not count toward the 10 purchases) * 1 Automatic Payment, Bill Pay transfer, or Direct Deposit transfer * Receive your monthly account statement electronically * Sign in to your online banking account at least once Other Features * Free Checking * No Minimum Balance * Free Visa Check and Debit Card * Free Online Banking * Free Online Bill Pay About FAB&T First Arkansas Bank & Trust is a family owned, full service financial institution headquartered in Jacksonville, AR. We have 28 banking centers located throughout Central and North Central Arkansas. We also have a full service mortgage company, trust division and associated investment consultants. * Open Now * Bonus Rate 4.44 % APY* paid on the portion of the balance below $50,000 if qualifications are met * Second Tier Rate 1.00 % APY* paid on the portion of the balance above $50,000 if qualifications are met * Base Rate 0.05 % APY* paid on entire balance if qualifications not met * ATM Reimburses all ATM fees worldwide if qualifications are met **** SIGN UP ONLINE**** Then debit card through the mail.

Marissa

10 July 2009 at 1:58 pm

Bank of the Sierra in California has a Rewards Checking program with an interest rate of 4.51%; $50 to open, 12 check card transaction, estatements, one bill pay, direct deposit or ACH payment

Michael Clanton

8 July 2009 at 6:57 am

United Federal Credit Union www.unitedfcu.com (St. Joseph, Michigan with branches throughout southwestern lower Michigan as well as in Ohio, Arkansas, and North Carolina),-Interest Plus Checking earns 6.01% on the first $25,000 and free ATMs nationwide. Must meet several conditions (ie: 10 signature-based debits per month, either a direct deposit or ACH withdrawal monthly, and online statements. Also, must meet membership requirements of credit union).

mary

6 July 2009 at 12:30 pm

I read about a bank that is paying 6% interest on checking - but i can't remember where I read it. ' It is online and i Probably read it in US News and World Reports or AARP newsletter ( not the magazine).

Beverly

6 July 2009 at 10:17 am

Forum CU in Indianopolis. Rewards Checking, int rate variable 3.75% July 3,'09. Direct Deposit $50.00 per month deposit, 10 signature based debit card transactions each month that post that month. Must use e-statements. Out of town, can open if have relatives there. no min bal, free bill payand more.

Charles Weber

4 July 2009 at 11:26 am

Try RELIANT BANK in Franklin, Tennessee. "Clearly Better Rewards Checking" APY 4.01% Must meet several requirements each month: * ten debit card transactions * three bill pay transactions * One deposit ie ACH debit * Other minor requirements Great bank, great benefits and GREAT People

steve schexnayder

30 June 2009 at 7:45 pm

Neighbors Federal Credit Union Pays 4.51% on first $25000 then 1.01% anything over. http://www.neighborsfcu.org/services/rewardchecking.htm

Farmers State Bank

26 June 2009 at 8:34 am

Pays 3.51% on first $25000 then 1.01% anything over. Requirements are online statements, 10 debit card transactions/month with @ least once / month check on line balance . If conditions not met then only earn .1% for the month.

Martha Smith

26 June 2009 at 7:26 am

Are there any Kasasa banks in my area? If so, where?

maria

25 June 2009 at 6:19 am

online checking account iGObanking.com 1% apy min $1 deposit no min bal requirement no required transactions see igobanking.com for full info

mike thompson

24 June 2009 at 4:47 pm

north carolina bank and trust 4.25%, http://www.ncbtonline.com/madmoney/ To stay at 4.25% APY*, the monthly requirements are simple and easy: * - Receive eStatements * - Use your VISA Debit Card a minimum of 10 times (non-ATM transactions) * - At least one Direct Deposit or Automatic Draft**

Jeff Bacso

22 June 2009 at 3:36 pm

Interest rate: 4.0% (up to $25K), 10 monthly transactions, any combo of 2 ach deposits or online bill payments, e-statement. Go to firstdayfcu.org for full details.

Wes

18 June 2009 at 11:04 am

Park Community Federal Credit Union HI Checking: 3.26%APY Terms: At least 1 monthly direct deposit. 12 monthly signature-based debit card transactions. Receive eStatements. No minimum balance. 3.26%APY earned on balances between $0.01 and $24,999.99 Not meeting the requirements and all funds in excess of $24,999.99 will earn a base rate interest of 0.25%APY

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