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Checking Accounts

Find the Checking Account That Best Suits You

Whether you want a simple everyday account or a checking account that earns interest and rewards, Peoples Bank has an option designed for you. Compare our checking accounts and choose the one that best fits how you bank.

All Peoples Bank checking accounts include:

  • Online banking and bill pay
  • Mobile banking and mobile deposit
  • Customizable text alerts1 for important account activity
  • Instant issue debit card with mobile wallet capabilities
  • Secure eStatements available

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Compare Your Checking Account Options

RewardsPLUS Checking

Best for: Customers who want to earn interest and rewards by meeting a few monthly requirements.

  • Interest-bearing
  • No monthly fee
  • $100 minimum opening deposit
  • No minimum balance requirement
  • How to qualify each month:
    • Enroll in eStatements
    • Make 20 debit card purchases totaling $75 or more
    • Receive at least $500 in monthly direct deposits
  • If qualifications ARE MET:
    • 3.00% APY / 2.96% interest rate on balances up to $10,000
    • 0.10% APY / 0.10% interest rate on the portion of balance over $10,000, resulting in a blended APY range of 3.00% to 0.39%
    • Nationwide ATM fee refunds up to $25
  • If qualifications ARE NOT met:
    • 0.001% APY / interest rate
    • No ATM refunds
    • The ability to qualify again next month
  • Eligible to open RewardsPLUS Saver, earn additional interest, and link this account to RewardsPLUS checking account
  • $20 early closing fee if account is closed within 6 months of opening

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Simplicity Checking

Best for: Customers who want a simple, traditional checking account with no minimum balance requirement.

  • Non-interest-bearing
  • No monthly fee with eStatements; $3 monthly fee with paper statements
  • $25 minimum opening deposit
  • No minimum balance requirement
  • $20 early closing fee if account is closed within 6 months of opening

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Prestige Checking

Best for: Customers aged 50 or over who want a checking account with extra perks and the potential to earn interest.

  • Tiered interest rate with balances of $300+
  • Must be age 50 or over to qualify
  • Free specialty checks
  • 5 free cashier's checks or money orders per month
  • 10 free photocopies per month
  • Free paper statements with check images mailed each month, or you may enroll in eStatements
  • $5 annual discount on safe deposit box rental
  • No monthly fee with an average collected balance of $100 or more; $10 monthly fee if the balance is less than $100
  • $100 minimum opening deposit
  • $20 early closing fee if account is closed within 6 months of opening

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Personal Checking Account Rates

Account Name

Balance

APY*

Interest Rate

RewardsPLUS Checking 

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$0.01-$9,999.99 
with qualifications met

$10,000+ with qualifications met

qualifications not met

3.00%


3.00% - 0.39%

0.01%

2.96%


0.10%

0.01%

Prestige Checking

$300 - $9,999.00

$10,000 - $19,999.99

$20,000 - $49,999.99

$50,000+

0.05%

0.07%

0.10%

0.10%

0.05%

0.07%

0.10%

0.10%

*Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of 08/13/2026.  Rates are subject to change at any time without notice.

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