Not all checking accounts are over-achievers, but First Performance Checking is. With this checking account, you'll rack up interest simply by meeting a few basic monthly requirements.
- Open account with just $100.
- Earn solid interest on your entire balance.
- Avoid paying monthly service charge of $11.95 when you have direct deposit of at least $250 and a minimum of 15 debit card transactions.
- Enjoy the convenience of free eBanking, Mobile Banking and eStatements.
- Access free money orders and cashier checks.
This is a variable rate and the rate may change after the account is opened.
No minimum balance required to obtain the stated APY.
Minimum deposit to open the account is $100 (or $25).
Fees may reduce earnings.
APY is current as of 04/25/2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, Federal law requires us to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person acting as an authorized signer or is a Beneficial Owner of the entity. When you apply for an account, we will ask for the name, residential address, date of birth and other information that will allow us to identify those individuals designated as authorized signers and Beneficial Owners. In addition, we will require a valid (unexpired) Primary Identification for each individual.
Acceptable Primary Identification
- U.S. Driver’s License
- U.S. State ID
- U.S. Military ID
- Resident Alien/Permanent Resident Card
- Passport
- Matricula Consular ID Card
- Guatemala Consular ID Card
- U.S. Visa Border Crossing Card
Note: If the address on the Primary ID is not the individual’s current residential address, or the ID does not display a residential address, a passport for example, additional documentation is required to show the current residential address. This might include, but is not limited to, a utility bill or lease.
2. Information regarding the individual Beneficial Owners of the business. Beneficial Owners are those who own, directly or indirectly, 25% or more of the equity interests of the business. This information is collected to help fight financial crime.
3. Registration documents from the state where you registered your business in addition to documentation regarding the type of business entity you own. Contact your local First Bank branch for further information.
To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, Federal law requires us to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. When you apply for an account, we will ask for your name, residential address, date of birth and other information that will allow us to identify you. In addition, we will require a valid (unexpired) Primary Identification.
Acceptable Primary Identification
- U.S. Driver’s License
- U.S. State ID
- U.S. Military ID
- Resident Alien/Permanent Resident Card
- Passport
- Matricula Consular ID Card
- Guatemala Consular ID Card
- U.S. Visa Border Crossing Card
For minors, Driver’s Permit with picture; Birth Certificate when other forms of ID are not available.
Note: If the address on the Primary ID is not the individual’s current residential address, or the ID does not display a residential address, a passport for example, additional documentation is required to show the current residential address. This might include, but is not limited to, a utility bill or lease.