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Checking
We've taken the confusion out of choosing
a checking account by offering straightforward accounts with
the features you deserve.
Overdraft Privilege information listed
at bottom.
Please see
a bank representative for full details.
Friendship First Checking
A basic non-interest bearing account that offers liberal limits
on check writing and deposits. Best for individuals who do not
write a lot of checks each month. An ATM/Debit card is available
(subject to
approval).
There are no monthly service charges with this account for
customers
who maintain a $100 minimum daily balance.
Your benefits include:
- Ten FREE ATM transactions per month at Friendship State
Bank owned ATMs. There will be a $0.25 transaction fee per
transaction over 10 per month.
- FREE Check Images for your records
- Unlimited Debits
- Debit Card (subject to qualifications and approval)
Minimum Balance: $100
There is a $2.50 monthly service charge if the balance falls
below $100. Individuals age 62 and over are waived the minimum
balance fee; but must notify us at account opening or after they
turn 62 for waiver to go into effect.
Deposit to Open: $100
A minimum deposit of $100 is required to open the account.
Secure-ID Checking

Security, and your solution for Identity Theft protection. In
addition to
a full menu of special services, this interest-bearing account
includes a subscription to Deluxe's ID Theft-Block 2.0.
Click here for full info about
ID-Theft Prevention and Secure-ID.
There is no minimum balance to worry about, and your account can
be opened with a $250.00 or greater deposit. A $4.00 monthly fee
($6.00 if
you opt out of E-Statements) gives you the following benefits:
- ID Theft-Block 2.0 with proactive credit report monitoring,
online credit report access, security alerts, fraud resolution,
insurance,
and more.
- E-Statements let you access up to 2 years of statements
securely online, while saving valuable resources.
- Monthly Interest Payments (with 3 tiers)
- Unlimited ATM usage at all Friendship State Bank owned ATMs
- FREE Check Images for your records
- FREE First order of special member checks
- FREE Travelers Checks,
Incoming Faxes, Automatic Transfers, and
Photocopy Services
- Coupons for "Members Only" discounts on several bank
products
- Debit Card (subject to qualifications and approval)
Minimum Balance: None
$100 minimum is required to earn interest.
Deposit to Open: $250
A minimum deposit of $250 is
required to open the account.
This account earns a tiered interest rate. The entire
balance is subject to the higher rate when the average
monthly balance reaches the next tier. For current rates,
click the Rates tab.
Tier I Rate.....$100.00 - $9,999.99
Tier II Rate....$10,000.00
- $24,999.99
Tier III Rate...$25,000.00 and up
Friendship Advantage Checking
This package account offers a wealth of special services and
discounts, and pays you interest. You can earn a higher interest
rate by maintaining a higher average monthly balance, as this is a
tiered interest rate account.
You will enjoy many benefits, including:
- Monthly Interest Payments
- Unlimited ATM usage at all Friendship State Bank owned ATMs
- FREE Check Images for your records
- FREE First order of special member checks
- FREE Travelers Checks,
Incoming Faxes, Automatic Transfers, and
Photocopy Services
- Coupons for "Members Only" discounts on several bank
products
- Debit Card (subject to qualifications and approval)
Minimum Balance: $100
There is a $5.00 monthly service charge if the
balance falls below $100.
Deposit to Open: $500
A minimum deposit of $500 is required to open the account. This
minimum also applies when upgrading from a Friendship Basic
Checking to a Friendship Advantage account.
This account earns a tiered interest rate. The entire
balance is subject to the higher rate when the average
monthly balance reaches the second tier. For current rates,
click the Rates tab.
Tier I Rate.....$0.01 - $24,999.99
Tier II Rate....$25,000.00 and up
Overdraft Privilege Program
We offer an overdraft privilege program for qualifying accounts. At
our discretion, we may pay checks written on overdrawn accounts. The
fee for this service is $20.00 per item, but the item is paid and
the account is saved any fees that may have been incurred for items
returned NSF as well as fees imposed by the depositor. Please call
any branch for full details and policy disclosures.
The Friendship State Bank is not participating in the Temporary
Liquidity Guarantee Program, and has not received any funding or
financial aid from the government whatsoever. And, is proud of it!