We've listened to our customers and have put together a suite of checking accounts that meet your specific financial needs at your particular life stage. Open an account online and see the difference.
All Checking Accounts have access to Online Banking, Online Bill Payment, Electronic Statements, Account Alerts (basic), Direct Connect, and Mobile Banking. Opening your account online is easy and secure or stop by any First Interstate Bank branch and one of our bankers will assist you in opening your account.
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MarketManager is an elite checking program designed to offer you everything you need to manage your investments while earning interest on your balance. Pay bills and manage your account from anywhere, anytime and receive premium customer service when you visit a First Interstate branch. MarketManager is a perfect choice if you want the broad spectrum of banking tools and features we offer at your fingertips.
A $25 monthly maintenance fee will be waived when you maintain $50,000 or more in total combined First Interstate deposits (checking, savings, money market, and/or CDs). Limit of one MarketManager account utilizing total deposit option
Preferred Checking is one of our most inclusive checking accounts for customers looking for added features while earning interest. Pay bills and manage your account from anywhere, anytime while receiving the highest level of customer service when you visit a branch. Preferred Checking is a great choice if you're looking for a full-service checking solution and require convenient access to your funds.
A $13 monthly maintenance fee will be waived when you are 60 years of age or older, maintain a $1,500 minimum balance in Preferred Checking or $5,000 or more in total combined First Interstate deposits (checking, savings, money market and/or CDs).
Our Regular Checking account provides an opportunity for customers who normally maintain a lower balance to still take advantage of a variety of benefits and features. Pay bills and manage your account from anywhere, anytime while receiving top-notch customer service when you visit a branch. Regular Checking is a great choice if you need a full range of account features like unlimited check writing, statement options, and account alerts without high balance restrictions.
A $9 monthly maintenance fee will be waived when you maintain a $500 minimum balance in Regular Checking.
Free Checking is our basic account, which is a great choice for active online customers who are always on the go. You can fully manage your account from anywhere, anytime with direct deposit, bill pay, online banking, mobile banking, and electronic statements - all without balance requirements.
A $5 monthly maintenance fee will be waived when you utilize direct deposit (at least one per month) or setup electronic statements within 30 days from account opening.
Unlimited Check Writing
Direct Deposit
$5 Safe Deposit Box Discount
The green checkmark () means that benefit is tied to the corresponding account.
*Subject to approval
1Rates subject to change
2Earn points upon account opening when a FirstRewards World MasterCard* and Checking Account are opened together (excluding free checking).
3Four free non-First Interstate ATM transactions per month
4Terms of two years or more
5Fees Apply
Stop carrying checks and conveniently make purchases straight from your checking account using our First Interstate Debit Card. It doubles as your ATM card and protects against unauthorized charges.
With the FirstRewards card you earn one point for every net dollar spent in purchases.† Points can be redeemed for practically anything you could imagine with our homegrown FirstRewards loyalty program
†To qualify, purchases must be retail transactions. Transactions not included in this offer are balance transfers, cash advances and ATM transactions, convenience checks, and foreign transactions.
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