How to Choose a Checking Account

No matter what stage of life you are in, Traditions Bank has products that will help you reach your financial goals. From a basic checking account to our unique interest-earning checking accounts, we’ll work with you to find just the right account or combination of accounts to meet your needs.

PowerUp Checking

PowerUp Checking

Forget the Fees. PowerUp Pays You!
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PowerUp Checking is an innovative checking account that turns your Traditions Bank debit card purchases and a few clicks of your mouse into an unexpected interest rate!

  • No minimum balance requirement
  • No monthly service fees
  • FREE debit card compatible with Apple Pay®, Google Pay™ and Samsung Pay®
  • Free online banking and bill pay
  • Free mobile banking with mobile check deposit
  • FREE e-statements
  • FREE use of Zelle®
  • FREE card control and real-time alerts
  • Free unlimited check writing
  • No Traditions Bank charge on any foreign ATM withdrawals
  • Surcharge-Free MoneyPass® ATM network member*

Account Qualifications per statement cycle in order to earn the highest available APY**:

  • At least 15 posted debit or credit point of sale (POS) purchases using your Traditions Bank debit card
  • At least one ACH credit or debit (direct deposit or automatic payment) from your account
  • Use of a monthly E-Statement
  • A valid email address

* ATMs outside of the MoneyPass® network may charge a fee for withdrawals.
† Standard data and text messaging rates may apply.
** Annual Percentage Yield. New qualifying cycle begins each statement period. For Personal Accounts only.
†† $400 Cash Bonus: Offer valid from 12/1/24-1/15/25 and is subject to change without notice. Offer does not apply to existing Traditions Bank personal checking account customers, owners, or those with signing authority on any other Traditions Bank personal checking account, or those who closed a Traditions Bank checking account within the last 12 months. The $400 bonus is deposited within 60 days of the end of the second statement cycle after opening a new PowerUp Checking account if all Account Qualifications** are met. Bonus is considered interest for tax purposes; please consult a tax advisor for details. For personal accounts only.

 

 

PowerUp Checking as of December 26, 2024Rates may change without notice.
Balance Interest Rate APY*
Balances up to $20,000 2.96 3.00
Over $20,000 0.05 3.00 to 0.29

*Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is subject to change after account is opened. APY assumes the following account qualifications are met per statement cycle in order to earn the highest available APY: at least 15 posted Debit or Credit point-of-sale (POS) transactions using your Traditions Bank Debit Card, at least one ACH Credit or Debit (Direct Deposit or Automatic Payment) from your account, and use of a monthly e-statement. If these qualifications are not met, the APY will be 0.05% on all balances in the account for the statement period.

Minimum deposit required to open account is $100.


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Basic Checking

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A checking account that’s solid and dependable stands the test of time.

So, pursue those traditions that make life meaningful and manage your money well in the process. This account will be there for you, and so will we.

  • FREE debit card compatible with Apple Pay®, Google Pay™ and Samsung Pay®
  • FREE online banking and bill pay
  • FREE mobile banking with mobile check deposit
  • FREE e-statements
  • FREE use of Zelle®
  • FREE card control and real-time alerts
  • No minimum balance requirement
  • NO Traditions Bank charge on any U.S. ATM withdrawals
  • Surcharge-Free MoneyPass® ATM network member*

A monthly service fee of $12.00 is avoided with at least one ACH credit/direct deposit per statement cycle.

†Standard data and text messaging rates may apply.
*ATMs outside of the MoneyPass® network may charge a fee for withdrawals.

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Checking with Interest

Checking with Interest
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Smart savers don’t let their money sit around doing nothing.

That’s why we offer Checking with Interest featuring tiered interest rates.

  • Free financial consultation upon request
  • Free point-of-sale transactions with a Traditions Bank MasterCard MasterMoney™ debit card,
    compatible with Apple Pay®, Google Pay™ and Samsung Pay®
  • Free online banking and bill pay
  • Free mobile banking with mobile check deposit
  • FREE e-statements
  • FREE use of Zelle®
  • FREE card control and real-time alerts
  • No Traditions Bank charge on any foreign ATM withdrawals
  • Surcharge-Free MoneyPass® ATM network member*

Our Checking with Interest account offers tiered competitive interest rates that begin with a balance of $0.01. A monthly service fee of $12.00 is avoided by maintaining a minimum balance of $1,000.
†Standard data and text messaging rates may apply.
*ATMs outside of the MoneyPass® network may charge a fee for withdrawals.

In addition, you may qualify for the following:

Relationship Benefits

Minimum balance for Checking with Interest is waived, a monthly service fee of $12.00 is avoided, and a 50% discount on safe deposit box rental is given if your account is linked to one of the following:

  • Savings balance of $2,500 or more
  • Certificate of Deposit balance of $10,000 or more
  • Total Personal Loan balance of $15,000 or more
  • Any combination of the above, plus Money Market balances, for a total of $15,000 or more

Traditions Privileges

Checking with Interest account owners age 50 and older qualify for free specialty checks and a 50% discount on safe deposit rentals.

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Checking with Interest as of December 26, 2024Rates may change without notice.
Balance Interest Rate APY*
$0.01 to $99,999.99 0.05 0.05
$100,000 & Over 0.05 0.05

*Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is subject to change after account is opened. Fees could reduce earnings. Minimum deposit required to open the account is $100.

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