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First Exchange Bank First Essential Checking
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Highlights
Cashback Rewards N/A
APY (Annual Percentage Yield) N/A
Monthly Maintenance Fee $0
(Verified 08/04/2023)
Minimum Balance to Avoid Monthly Fee $0

First Exchange Bank First Essential Checking Review

First Exchange Bank First Essential Checking is offered by First Exchange Bank, a bank founded in 1895 and based in White Hall, WV. First Exchange Bank First Essential Checking is available in 1 state across the USA.

Key Takeaways

  • $0 monthly fee. This account does not charge any monthly account fees.
  • Up to $15 in ATM fee rebates. This account will reimburse you for ATM fees (see terms and conditions for details).
  • Bill pay. Pay your bills to practically anyone in the United States when you enroll in First Exchange Bank mobile or online banking.

First Exchange Bank First Essential Checking Pros & Cons

Pros Cons
  • Access to physical branches.
  • Free debit card and the option to lock/unlock the card if lost or stolen
  • No signup bonus.
  • Does not earn interest.
  • Does not provide access to a nationwide ATM network.
  • Only available in one state.

First Exchange Bank First Essential Checking FAQ

Are checking accounts from First Exchange Bank federally insured?

Yes, your deposits are insured up to $250,000 per person by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC #13020). 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 First Exchange Bank First Essential Checking offer?

First Exchange Bank First Essential Checking is not an interest bearing account.

What are the account minimums for First Exchange Bank First Essential Checking?

First Exchange Bank First Essential Checking requires a minimum initial deposit of $50 to open an account.

First Exchange Bank First Essential Checking Minimums
Description
Minimum Opening Deposit Starting at $50
Minimum Balance to Avoid Monthly Fee $0

What fees does First Exchange Bank First Essential Checking charge?

The good news is that this account does not have a monthly Service Charge.

First Exchange Bank First Essential Checking Fees
Description
Monthly Maintenance Fee $0
ATM Fee: In-Network $0
ATM Reimbursement Monthly Limit $15
Paper Statement Fee $2
Online Bill Pay Fee $0
Debit Card Replacement Fee (Standard Delivery) $5

What features and perks does First Exchange Bank First Essential Checking offer?

This account includes the following features:

  • ATM rebates - This account will reimburse you for any domestic ATM fees up to a monthly maximum of $15.
  • Fraud monitoring - First Exchange Bank First Essential Checking monitors transactions for potentially unauthorized activity, such as when a debit card is unexpectedly used in a different location or you make a sudden string of costly purchases.
  • Online Bill Pay - Online Bill Pay allows you to pay bills easily from your account.
  • Mobile Banking Services - First Exchange Bank First Essential Checking allows you to manage your money online or with a mobile app. This includes depositing checks in your account with a mobile app on your smartphone.

What is the customer support email for First Exchange Bank First Essential Checking?

The customer support email for First Exchange Bank First Essential Checking is depositservices@firstexchangebank.com.

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Message From First Exchange Bank First Essential Checking

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Contact

Hours of Operation

  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Tuesday 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Wednesday 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm
  • Saturday 9:00am - 12:00pm

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Availability

  Available in 1 state
West Virginia
Availabile in all of West Virginia

Feature Breakdown

Minimum Opening Deposit Starting at $50
Minimum Balance to Avoid Monthly Fee $0
Monthly Maintenance Fee $0
(Verified 08/04/2023)
ATM Fee: In-Network $0
ATM Reimbursement Monthly Limit $15
Paper Statement Fee $2
Online Bill Pay Fee $0
Debit Card Replacement Fee (Standard Delivery) $5
Immigration Status Considered
  • U.S. Citizen
  • U.S. Permanent Resident
Verification Documents Required
  • Driver License (or other photo ID)
  • Proof of Identity
  • Government Issued Photo ID
  • Social Security Number
Account Features
  • Free Bill Pay
  • Mobile Check Deposit
  • No Monthly Maintenance Fee
  • ATM Reimbursement
  • Mobile Banking
  • Fraud Monitoring
  • Debit Card Lock/Unlock
  • Fraud Protection
  • Debit Card
  • Branch Access
  • Member FDIC

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