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First Citizens checking account

First Citizens Checking Account

Three personal choices: Primary, Premier, and Prestige. Each First Citizens checking account includes digital banking and card alerts.

Monthly fee before a waiver

  • Primary$0
  • Premier$18
  • Prestige$25

Primary is $0 when you use paperless statements. Premier and Prestige can be $0 with the published balance, direct deposit, or loan relationship.

Checking snapshot from the bank's comparison
PrimaryPremierPrestige
IdeaBasic checkingEarn interestExtra perks
Open with$50$100$100
InterestNoYesYes
Free checksNoYesYes
Together CardNoYesYes
Wider ATM accessNoNoYes

Digital banking is free on all three. After you open the account, sign in on firstcitizens.com with your login ID and password. See online banking and pair the account with savings.

Always recheck fees on the official comparison. Waiver rules are specific.