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Are you looking to open a personal checking account or maybe you need a “second chance” checking account, but not sure where to start?


We Have a Checking Account That's Right for You

Your lifestyle determines what kind of personal checking account works for you. Open a personal checking account that’s fully loaded or just the basics - the choice is yours. First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) even offers a low cost, basic benefits Standard checking account for your teen with unlimited debit card use. Nobody does personal checking accounts better. Select the account that sounds most like you. And if you’re unsure, let us help you. Just visit one of our 16 full-service branches located throughout Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Learn how you can balance your checkbook with our online account activity calculator.

All FNBT personal checking accounts include:

  • Online Statements* & Check Images
  • Direct Deposit
  • 70,000 surcharge-free Allpoint and MoneyPass ATMs worldwide

Personal Checking Account Comparison Chart​​

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Features one Privilege Plus Standard Renew
  The account packed with valuable benefits to save you time and money The account that rewards you for your relationship Low cost account with basic benefits (now includes 16-17 year olds) The second chance for those with a less-than-perfect checking past
  one Checking Benefits Privilege Plus Benefits Standard Checking Benefits Renew Checking Benefits
Cell Phone Protection

-No

-No

ID Theft Aid

-No

-No

ID Monitoring

-No

-No

Roadside Assistance

-No

-No

$10,000 Travel Accidental Death Coverage

-No

-No

Health Savings Card

-No

-No

Earns Interest

-No

-No

Foreign ATM Refunds*

-No

-No

Discount on FNBT loan closing fees

-No

-No

Privilege Plus Club Benefits

-No

-No

-No

Bonuses on CD Rates

-No

-No

-No

Standard Overdraft Services
(16-17 yr olds not eligible)
-No
Minimum Balance to open $25 $100 $25 $25
Monthly Service Charge

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Waived if $10,000 in total deposit balances 

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$0 per month with electronic statement

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*FNBT will refund the ATM fee another institution charges, up to two (2) per month.