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FirstMerit Checking Accounts
From free checking to interest bearing checking, our checking accounts are uniquely designed to simplify and add value to your life.

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Gold Checking: Tiered Interest Checking
Enjoy a premier checking account that offers you interest as well as exclusive benefits that maximize the value of your money.

Free Account Features & Benefits
  • Free unlimited check writing and check safe keeping
  • Free order of personalized checks each year from selected check styles
  • Free debit card transactions for PIN and signature transactions
  • Five free transactions at non-FirstMerit ATMs each statement cycle (other bank ATM surcharges may apply)
  • Free Online Banking and Online Bill Pay

Additional Account Features & Benefits
  • Higher balances may earn higher interest with interest compounded monthly and credited monthly
  • Overdraft Protection available with a FirstMerit credit card(subject to approval)
  • Convenient and easy-to-read monthly statement of your combined FirstMerit accounts
  • Direct deposit can easily be set up
  • Monthly maintenance fee waived if a minimum balance requirement is maintained
 

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Additional Ways To Open Your Checking Account
 
 
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