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Holiday Hours

All of our bank locations will close on Tuesday, December 24th at noon and reopen on Thursday, December 26. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Checking Accounts

We offer three checking solutions customized with your needs in mind.

person paying with a debit card

Account Features

Sterling Privileges

Choice Checking

Health Savings (HSA*) Choice Checking

Opening Balance Requirement

$100

$100

$100

Minimum Balance to Obtain Interest

Interest Tiers

  • $0 - $14,999
  • $15,000 - $24,999
  • $25,000 - $49,999
  • $50,000 - $99,999
  • $100,000 and over
  • Paid monthly on average daily balance

  • $1,500 in the account each day
  • Paid monthly on average daily balance
  • $1,500 in the account each day
  • Paid monthly on average daily balance

Maintenance Fee

  • None with average daily combined relationship deposit balance of $20,000 or more
  • Otherwise $20/month

None

None

Online Banking & Bill Pay

Free

Free

Free

Debit Cards

Free - Rebate on all foreign ATM fees**

Free

Free

Checks

  • Free initial Sterling check order
  • 50% off subsequent Sterling check orders

Cost varies

Cost varies

Cashier's Check

Free

$5

$5

Safe Deposit Box***

Free 3x5 or $30 credit

Annual Fee

Annual Fee

eStatements

Free - 18 months of online history

Free - 18 months of online history

Free - 18 months of online history

Mailed Statement Fee

  • $5/month
  • $10/month with check images
  • $5/month
  • $10/month with check images
  • $5/month
  • $10/month with check images

Overdraft Protection

We offer the convenience of overdraft protection on personal checking accounts. Transfers are made automatically from your line of credit to your checking account if the need arises. Talk to a banker about adding this feature to your account.

Debit Cards

Simplify your everyday banking with an American Community Bank & Trust Debit Card. All debit card holders have access to our free ACBT Card Management tool. Card Management allows you to set real-time purchase alerts, create custom spending limits, or instantly lock cards if they go missing.

*This account is subject to IRS rules and regulations, and complements a High Deductible Health Insurance Plan.
**ATMs not located on our bank premises may assess transaction fees. Please see Terms and Conditions of your account for additional details.

***Safe deposit box contents are not FDIC insured.