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Fifth Third Essential Checking

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Fifth Third Essential Checking

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Monthly Fee	$0 - $11
ATM Fee: Out-of-Network	$2.75
Minimum Balance to Avoid Monthly Fee	N/A
APY (Annual Percentage Yield)	0.01%

Fifth Third Essential Checking Review

Fifth Third Essential Checking is offered by Fifth Third Bank, a bank founded in 1858 and based in Cincinnati, OH. Fifth Third Essential Checking is available in 10 states across the USA.

Are checking accounts from Fifth Third Bank federally insured?

Yes, your Fifth Third Bank checking accounts are insured up to $250,000 per person by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). 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 Fifth Third Essential Checking offer?

Fifth Third Essential Checking Rates & Terms
Description
APY (Annual Percentage Yield)	0.01%
Terms & Conditions URL	N/A

Fifth Third Essential Checking offers an APY of 0.01% (APY stands for annual percentage yield, rates may change).

What are the account minimums for Fifth Third Essential Checking?

Fifth Third Essential Checking does not require a minimum initial deposit.

Fifth Third Essential Checking Account Minimums
Description	Amount
Minimum Initial Deposit	$0
Minimum Combined Balance to Avoid Monthly Fee	$1,500
Minimum Direct Deposit to Avoid Monthly Fee	$500

What fees does Fifth Third Essential Checking charge?

This account charges a monthly maintenance fee of up to $11.

Fifth Third Essential Checking Fees
Description
Monthly Fee	$0 - $11
Paper Statement Fee	$5
ATM Fee: In-Network	$0
ATM Fee: Out-of-Network	$2.75
NSF Fee	$37
Overdraft Protection Fee (per transfer)	$12
Overdraft Item Fee	$37
Early Account Closure	$0
Returned Deposit Fee (Domestic)	$15
Debit Card Replacement Fee	$0
Bank Teller Fee	N/A
Check Cashing Fee	N/A
Online Bill Pay Fee	$0
Stop Payment Fee	$33
Check Image Service	$2
Check Copy	$5
Foreign Transaction Fee (Debit Card)	3%
Wire Transfer Fee - Domestic (Outgoing)	$30
Wire Transfer Fee - International (Outgoing)	$85
Wire Transfer Fee - International (Incoming)	$15
Returned Deposit Fee (International)	$15
Wire Transfer Fee - Domestic (Incoming)	$15
ATM Reimbursement Monthly Limit	N/A

What features and perks does Fifth Third Essential Checking offer?

This account includes the following features:

Check images with statement - Reconciiling your accounts ank complying with document retention standards is easier when you have access to a copy of your checks.
Fraud monitoring - Fifth Third Essential 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 - Fifth Third Essential Checking allows you to manage your money online. This includes depositing checks in your account with your smartphone.
Nationwide ATM network - Conveniently transact at a nearby ATM.

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