Checking Accounts

Find the checking account that fits your financial personality. 

Manage your money in a convenient Ives Bank checking account.

It's easy to set up direct deposit on your account while you pay bills and enjoy so many other features in Online Banking and Mobile Banking.

Priority Checking

Enjoy a checking account with no minimum balance requirements and no monthly service fees, if no more than 10 checks are posted during the monthly statement cycle. 

Priority PLUS Checking

Maintain a monthly direct deposit of $250 or more or maintain a $1,000 average daily balance to avoid monthly service fees. 

Priority PLATINUM Checking

This account provides access to the exclusive bonus rates on our CDs. Maintain a $2,500 minimum average daily balance to avoid monthly service fees.

Priority NOW Checking

Earn interest on your deposits to get more value out of this account. Maintain a $5,000 minimum daily balance to avoid monthly service fees.

Student Checking

Earn cash back for your good grades and get $15 of rebated ATM fees every month, plus all the digital tools you want.

Simply Checking

Simply Checking is certified by Bank On for meeting the National Account Standards as a low-cost, low-fee account. 

It's the perfect blend of growth and accessibility.

Grow your money at some of our highest rates and access cash anytime.

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Priority Checking
Priority Plus Checking
Priority Platinum Checking
Priority Now Checking
Monthly Service Fee

N/A

$12

$20

$25

N/A

$5

Minimum to Avoid Monthly Service Fee

N/A

$1,000

$2,500

$5,000

N/A

N/A

Overdraft Fee/Overdraft Protection
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Visa Debit Card
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Online Banking Bill Pay
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Mobile Banking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telephone Banking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Greenlight Access
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Paper or E-Statements
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Allpoint Surcharge-free ATM Network

Up to $15*

N/A

No Foreign ATM transaction fees
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Unlimited Check-Writing
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Cash Reserve Available
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Premium Rates Available on CD’s *
No
No
No
Yes
No
No

Ives Bank is a full-service financial institution headquartered in Danbury, CT.

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Disclaimer

* Per billing cycle.

To see a complete list and explanation of fees for each type of account, click here to view the applicable account disclosures.

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