Personal Checking Account Comparison
Explore Your Personal Checking Account Options
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Account Benefits |
Simple account with no surprises
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Extra perks for loyal customers
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The ideal starter account
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Platinum Debit Mastercard® |
$5/month
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Free/No Charge
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Not available |
Standard Debit Mastercard® |
Free/No Charge
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Not Available |
Free/No Charge
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Monthly Maintenance Fee |
$0 |
$0 or $20 |
$0 |
Requirements to Waive Monthly Maintenance Fee |
No account maintenance fee |
Meet one of the following:
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Overdraft Protection Transfers |
Free, unlimited |
Free, unlimited |
Free, unlimited |
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Account Benefits
Simple account with no surprises
- No minimum balance or monthly maintenance fee
- Your choice of Standard or Platinum Debit Card
- Free Greenlight money app and debit card for kids*
Platinum Debit Mastercard®
$5/month
- Over 33,000 free ATMs nationwide, plus two free out-of-network ATM transactions per month*
- Free cell phone protection*
Standard Debit Mastercard®
Free/No Charge
- Over 33,000 free ATMs nationwide
Monthly Maintenance Fee
$0
Requirements to Waive Monthly Maintenance Fee
No account maintenance fee
Overdraft Protection Transfers
Account Benefits
Extra perks for loyal customers
- Two no-purchase fee Gift Cards per month
- Earns interest
- Bonus CD rates
- Free Greenlight money app and debit card for kids*
Platinum Debit Mastercard®
Free/No Charge
- Over 33,000 free ATMs nationwide, plus two free out-of-network ATM transactions per month*
- Free cell phone protection*
Standard Debit Mastercard®
Not Available
Monthly Maintenance Fee
$0 or $20
Requirements to Waive Monthly Maintenance Fee
Meet one of the following:
- A North Shore Bank-serviced mortgage
- A Home Equity Line of Credit
- $25,000 in combined relationship deposit balances
- Investment account with North Shore Investment Services
Overdraft Protection Transfers
Account Benefits
The ideal starter account
- No minimum balance or monthly maintenance fee
Platinum Debit Mastercard®
Not available
Standard Debit Mastercard®
Free/No Charge
- Over 33,000 free ATMs nationwide
Monthly Maintenance Fee
$0
Overdraft Protection Transfers
Specialty Checking Accounts
Balance Checking
Free yourself from worry about overdraft fees with a checking account that offers nationwide ATM access, a Free Standard Debit Card, and much more.
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