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A checking account for those age 60 and up that earns interest with a low minimum balance to waive the monthly fee. Plus, you can add even more convenience, peace of mind and valuable services with our Platinum Debit Mastercard.
 

Monthly Maintenance Fee

$0 or $10

Ways to Waive Monthly Maintenance Fee

  • Primary account holder is age 60 or older with Direct Deposit, or
  • Minimum daily checking account balance of $2,000 or more, or
  • $5,000 in relationship deposit balances, or
  • Consumer loan or mortgage with North Shore Bank

Other

Choose the Debit Card That's Right for You

 
Standard Debit Card

Features contactless technology, mobile wallet compatibility, lock and unlock control, zero liability for unauthorized purchases, and ID theft protection.

Platinum Debit Card

All the same benefits as the Standard Debit Card, plus free cell phone protectionFootnote 2, identity fraud expense reimbursement3, and Boingo WiFi accessFootnote 4.

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Power Up Your Account With Our Top-Rated Mobile AppFootnote 5

Deposit Checks

Deposit paper checks using your phone's built-in camera

Zelle®

With Zelle®, it’s easy to send and receive money to friends and family

Manage and Pay Bills

Easily add, pay and manage your bills all in one secure place

Account Transfers

Easily transfer funds between your North Shore Bank accounts and external accounts

My Card Manager

Control your debit card, set transaction limits, view spending insights, and more

Instant Balance

Securely view account balances without logging in

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1 Applies to North Shore Bank exclusive wallet or duplicate check styles.
2 Coverage provided under a group insurance policy issued by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG company. Policy provides secondary coverage only. The $600 benefit amount applies to each claim, and is subject to a $50 co-pay per claim. $1,000 maximum claim benefit per 12 months. Subject to limitations and exclusions. See Mastercard Platinum Guide to Benefits for more details.
3 Benefit provided by Generali Global Assistance Inc. Certain terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. See Mastercard Platinum Guide to Benefits for more details.
4 Terms and conditions apply. Boingo services provided by Boingo Wireless, Inc. See Mastercard Platinum Guide to Benefits for more details. Boingo is a registered trademark of Boingo Wireless, Inc.
5 Message and data rates may apply.
©2022 Mastercard. Mastercard and the Mastercard brand mark are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated.
Zelle® and the Zelle® related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.

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