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Exchange Bank of California Premier Plus Checking

in Checking Accounts from Exchange Bank of California · Member fdic

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Exchange Bank of California Premier Plus Checking

Unaffiliated

in Checking Accounts from Exchange Bank of California · Member FDIC

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Highlights
Monthly Fee	$20
ATM Fee: Out-of-Network	$1.50
Minimum Balance to Avoid Monthly Fee	N/A
APY (Annual Percentage Yield)	Starting at 0.01%

Exchange Bank of California Premier Plus Checking Review

Exchange Bank of California Premier Plus Checking is offered by Exchange Bank of California, a bank founded in 1890 and based in Santa Rosa, CA. Exchange Bank of California Premier Plus Checking is available in 1 state across the USA.

Key Takeaways

Charges a monthly fee. This account charges a monthly maintenance fee of $20, but there are ways to waive the fee.
$500 minimum deposit. This is a typical minimum initial deposit, but there are accounts that require a smaller initial deposit or have no minimum.
Free bill pay. Pay your bills to practically anyone in the United States through Exchange Bank of California.
Hard credit pull. Exchange Bank of California may require a hard pull on your credit report to open a checking account.

Exchange Bank of California Premier Plus Checking Pros & Cons

Pros	Cons
Free debit card and the option to lock/unlock the card if lost or stolen No charge on incoming domestic wire transfers.	No signup bonus. Does not earn interest. Does not provide access to a nationwide ATM network. Only available in one state. Higher than average wire transfer fees. Monthly service charge (if minimums are not met). Charges a fee on out-of-network ATM transactions.

Exchange Bank of California Premier Plus Checking FAQ

Are checking accounts from Exchange Bank of California federally insured?

Yes, your Exchange Bank of California checking accounts are insured up to $250,000 per person by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC #8468). The FDIC is an independent agency of the United States government that protects you against the loss of your insured deposits if an FDIC-insured bank or savings association fails. FDIC insurance is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government.

What APY does Exchange Bank of California Premier Plus Checking offer?

Exchange Bank of California Premier Plus Checking offers an APY starting at 0.01% (APY stands for annual percentage yield, rates may change).

Exchange Bank of California Premier Plus Checking Rates and Terms
Rates	Amount
APY (Annual Percentage Yield)	0.01%

What are the account minimums for Exchange Bank of California Premier Plus Checking?

Exchange Bank of California Premier Plus Checking requires a minimum initial deposit of $500 to open an account.

Exchange Bank of California Premier Plus Checking Account Minimums
Description	Amount
Minimum Opening Deposit	$500
Minimum Combined Balance to Avoid Monthly Fee	$25,000
Minimum Direct Deposit to Avoid Monthly Fee	$2,000

What fees does Exchange Bank of California Premier Plus Checking charge?

This account charges a monthly maintenance fee of $20.

Exchange Bank of California Premier Plus Checking Fees
Description
ATM Fee: In-Network	$0
Check Copy	$0
Check Image Service	$2
Debit Card Replacement Fee	$0
Foreign Transaction Fee (Debit Card)	1.2%
Monthly Fee	$20
NSF Fee	$32
Online Bill Pay Fee	$0
Overdraft Item Fee	$32
Overdraft Protection Fee (per transfer)	$10
Paper Statement Fee	$5
Returned Deposit Fee (Domestic)	$10
Returned Deposit Fee (International)	$10
Stop Payment Fee	$32
Wire Transfer Fee - Domestic (Incoming)	$0
Wire Transfer Fee - Domestic (Outgoing)	$30
Wire Transfer Fee - International (Incoming)	$15
Wire Transfer Fee - International (Outgoing)	$55
ATM Fee: Out-of-Network	$1.50

What features and perks does Exchange Bank of California Premier Plus Checking offer?

This account includes the following features:

Fraud monitoring - Exchange Bank of California Premier Plus Checking monitors transactions for potentially fraudulent activity, such as when a debit card is unexpectedly used in a different location or you make a sudden string of costly purchases.
Free Bill Pay - Bill Pay allows you to pay bills easily from your account.
Mobile Banking Services - Exchange Bank of California Premier Plus Checking allows you to manage your money online. This includes depositing checks in your account with your smartphone.

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