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Key benefits

Overview

Easily manage your money online or with your mobile device.¹ And no monthly maintenance fees or account minimums! On-the-go banking that's straightforward and hassle-free.

You want a straightforward account with money-saving features and the tools to bank efficiently. Bank anytime, anywhere—in our branches, online and from your mobile device.¹

Looking for a banking experience that will do more with your money? Choice Checking comes with perks like a World Debit Mastercard®, ATM fee refunds,² ³ overdraft grace zone⁴ and more.

Minimum deposit

$25

$100

$100

Paperless Statements

Mailed Statements

$4

$4, if under 65

Overdraft grace zone without incurring a fee⁴

Up to $50

Up to $50

Up to $50

Overdraft Transfer Protection Service

Credit Monitor⁵

Personal checks with exclusive designs

Available for a fee

Available for a fee

Complimentary

Ability to link up to four deposit accounts

Interest earning

Waived Associated Bank ATM fee when using an out-of-network ATM. Plus, two out-of-network ATM owner surcharge fee refunds, up to $20 per statement cycle.² ³

Enhanced funds availability⁶—get up to $5,000 of your deposited funds immediately

Free cashier's checks and money orders

Card options

Platinum Debit Mastercard®

World Debit Mastercard®

Pick the debit card that reflects your favorite team or interest--and earn exclusive discounts.

Get a new card instantly when you need one, available at most branch locations.

Zero Liability Fraud Protection

World Debit Mastercard Benefits

VIP Travel Benefits⁸

World-Class Shopping Benefits

Enhanced Security Benefits

Monthly maintenance fee

Waived for the first two statement cycles

$0

$9

$25

Ways to avoid the monthly maintenance fee

  

You're free of monthly maintenance fees and account minimums.

  • Maintain a $1,000 minimum daily balance OR
  • Direct deposit or Associated mobile deposit a total of $500 or more per statement cycle OR
  • Hold $2,500 in combined deposit accounts⁹ with same statement cycle date or the presence of either an HSA or investment account

Hold $10,000 in combined deposit accounts⁹ with same statement cycle or the presence of either an HSA or investment account

Associated Access Checking®


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Associated Balanced Checking®


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Associated Choice Checking®


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Key benefits

Overview

Easily manage your money online or with your mobile device.¹ And no monthly maintenance fees or account minimums! On-the-go banking that's straightforward and hassle-free.

You want a straightforward account with money-saving features and the tools to bank efficiently. Bank anytime, anywhere—in our branches, online and from your mobile device.¹

Looking for a banking experience that will do more with your money? Choice Checking comes with perks like a World Debit Mastercard®, ATM fee refunds,² ³ overdraft grace zone⁴ and more.

Minimum deposit

$25

$100

$100

Paperless Statements

Mailed Statements

$4

$4, if under 65

Overdraft grace zone without incurring a fee⁴

Up to $50

Up to $50

Up to $50

Overdraft Transfer Protection Service

Credit Monitor⁵

Personal checks with exclusive designs

Available for a fee

Available for a fee

Complimentary

Ability to link up to four deposit accounts

Interest earning

Waived Associated Bank ATM fee when using an out-of-network ATM. Plus, two out-of-network ATM owner surcharge fee refunds, up to $20 per statement cycle.² ³

Enhanced funds availability⁶—get up to $5,000 of your deposited funds immediately

Free cashier's checks and money orders

Card options

Platinum Debit Mastercard®

World Debit Mastercard®

Pick the debit card that reflects your favorite team or interest--and earn exclusive discounts.

Get a new card instantly when you need one, available at most branch locations.

Zero Liability Fraud Protection

World Debit Mastercard Benefits

VIP Travel Benefits⁸

World-Class Shopping Benefits

Enhanced Security Benefits

Monthly maintenance fee

Waived for the first two statement cycles

$0

$9

$25

Ways to avoid the monthly maintenance fee

  

You're free of monthly maintenance fees and account minimums.

  • Maintain a $1,000 minimum daily balance OR
  • Direct deposit or Associated mobile deposit a total of $500 or more per statement cycle OR
  • Hold $2,500 in combined deposit accounts⁹ with same statement cycle date or the presence of either an HSA or investment account

Hold $10,000 in combined deposit accounts⁹ with same statement cycle or the presence of either an HSA or investment account

Associated Access Checking®
Associated Balanced Checking®
Associated Choice Checking®
  1. Associated Bank does not charge a fee to download our digital applications; however, transactional fees may apply. Carrier message and data rates may apply, check your carrier’s plan for details. Visit AssociatedBank.com/disclosures for Terms and Conditions for your service. (1406)

  2. Associated Choice Checking customers receive two out-of-network ATM owner surcharge fee refunds per statement cycle, up to $20. (1299)

  3. Associated Bank and MoneyPass® ATM use is free for Associated Bank customers. ATM owners outside of the Associated and MoneyPass networks may charge a fee. Associated Bank may charge a fee for using an out-of-network ATM. International fees may apply. Review your account disclosure and fee schedule for more details. MoneyPass is a registered trademark of Fiserv Solutions, LLC or its affiliates. (1206)

  4. Overdraft grace zone – An Overdraft Fee will not be charged if account is overdrawn up to $100 for Associated Bank Platinum Choice benefit eligible customers or up to $50 for all other personal checking accounts. If an overdraft is paid by Associated Bank, a deposit must be made to bring the account back to a positive balance. Regular account requirements and fees for overdrafts will otherwise apply. Overdraft Protection Transfer service links your checking account with your other accounts at Associated Bank, including another checking account, savings account, money market account, Consumer Credit Card, Checking Reserve Line of Credit or Premier Line of Credit. There is no fee for this service, for more details on transaction limits and terms and conditions of these products, please refer to the Consumer Deposit Account Fee Schedule, applicable Checking Product Disclosure, What You Need to Know About Overdrafts and Overdraft Fees, Understanding Overdrafts and Your Options to Manage Fees or the Deposit Account Agreement. (1068)

  5. Information provided through the Credit Monitor feature in Digital Banking is provided by Experian. For full information, see the Credit Monitor section of the Digital Banking Service Terms and Conditions. (1488)

  6. For more details, please refer to the applicable Product Disclosure for Funds Availability information. (1274)

  7. Mastercard ID Theft Protection™, Extended Warranty, Purchase Assurance, Satisfaction Guarantee, Mastercard Global Service, and Mastercard Airport Concierge™ are provided through Mastercard Guide to Benefits. Certain terms, conditions and exclusions apply. See Mastercard Guide to Benefits for full details. (1244)

  8. Certain terms, conditions and exclusions apply. See here for full details. (1472)

  9. Avoid the $9 Associated Balanced Checking or $25 Associated Choice Checking monthly maintenance fee by meeting deposit balance minimums. Combined balances for qualification for maintenance fee waivers are determined by:

    • Calculating the sum of the average daily balance of all deposit accounts (checking, savings, money market, CD/IRAs) with the same statement cycle. Deposit accounts with different statement cycles may not be fully considered in determining qualifications for fee waivers.
    • The presence of an HSA account or the presence of an investment account(s) including annuities, mutual funds and brokerage accounts for customers of Associated Investment Services (AIS).

    To ensure all balances are included in the average daily balance calculation, request combined statements. Exclusions may apply, please ask a banker for details. (1182)

  • Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. (1114)