Checking Accounts

Choose a checking account that's right for you

MidWest America offers a choice in checking accounts to best suit your needs. Whether it's our Freedom Checking, Reward Checking, or Advantage Checking account, we've designed a product that is just right for you.

Along with your checking account, you won't want to be without our VISA® Debit Card. This service works hand in hand with your checking account by allowing you to make purchases without using paper checks with the convenience of a credit card.

  • Reward
  • Advantage
  • Freedom
  • Transactions
  • Debit Cards

Reward Checking

Reward Checking acts like a traditional checking account but has added features that actually reward you for using it. Earn rewards like a premium interest rate and fee refunds on ATMs!

 

All you have to do to get these great benefit is fulfill three easy requirements—things you're probably doing already.

 

  • Have at least one Automatic Payment or Direct Deposit transaction post and clear in your Midwest Reward Checking Account during per monthly qualification cycle
  • Have at least 10 debit card purchases post and clear per monthly qualification cycle
  • Sign up for and receive monthly e-statements (must maintain a valid email address)
 
  1.66% APY Bonus rate on balances up to $15,000*
  0.34% APY Overage rate on balances over $15,000
  0.03% Base rate
 
Reward Checking FAQ

 

*Each qualification cycle that the minimum requirements are met, 1.66% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) will be paid on balances between one penny and $15,000, and 0.34% APY paid on all accounts above $15,000. If you do not meet the requirements per cycle, your account will still function as a free checking account earning 0.03% APY; however, you will not receive ATM refunds. Dividend rate subject to change. No minimum balance required. Available on personal accounts only. No monthly service charge. ATM fee refunds up to $25 per cycle, if requirements are met.

Advantage Checking

Advantage Checking is a checking account that delivers more value and offers the benefits you really need: savings, security, and convenience. You can keep your old account number and use up your current supply of checks. Once you have opened your Advantage Checking account, click here to sign up for any of the benefits listed below:

 

    • Free personalized "Advantage" Checks* (up to 2 boxes annually);
    • Dividends now paid monthly on qualifying balances:
      1. 1st Tier: $1,000 to $2,499
      2. 2nd Tier: $2,500 to $4,999
      3. 3rd Tier: $5,000 & above;
    • No minimum balance requirements;
    • Easy to read monthly statement;
    • $10,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance;
    • $35,000 Common Carrier Insurance;
    • Credit Card Protection;
    • Key Ring Registration;
    • Local Pharmacy Card;
    • Travel & Entertainment Discounts; and
    • many more benefits!

* To receive these benefits please contact your local branch

 

Low, monthly dues:

  • Members under Age 50: $5 per month
  • Members Age 50 & above: $4 per month
  • Patriots Club Members: $3 per month

 

Freedom Checking

    • No monthly service charges
    • Overdraft protection available
    • No minimum balance requirements
    • No dividends paid
    • Easy to read monthly statement
    • No "per check" charges

View Cancelled Checks & Pending ACH Transactions

You may obtain copies of canceled checks & view pending ACH transactions thru MidWest America Internet Banking at no cost to you.

To view upcoming ACH transactions, simply sign on Internet Banking and click on the link at the bottom of the main screen.

 

To view cleared checks, bring up your checking account history. Once you have located the cleared check on the history page, click on the check number and the check image will appear on your screen. Depending how the retailer processes your item, you will either receive a computer generated image or the actual check image. You may print the image at that time on your own printer.

VISA® Debit Cards

    • Looks like a credit card, works like a check
    • No annual fee or usage service fee
    • Saves on writing paper checks
    • Accepted worldwide wherever VISA® is accepted
    • Purchase is automatically deducted from checking account
    • Appears on monthly checking account statement
    • Use for 24-hour access to our ATM network

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