FGB Everyday Checking offers a simple, convenient way to manage daily banking needs with easy access to funds and essential account features.
- $25 minimum deposit to open
- $6 monthly service charge
- See below to check out ways to reduce or eliminate this charge
- Plenty of digital banking convenience that you deserve:
- Online banking and mobile banking
- Email and text alerts set up through online banking*
- Deposit checks using your phone through mobile banking
- Bill pay
- eStatements available
- 24 hour telephone banking
- Online banking and mobile banking
- Unlimited transactions
- Unlimited check writing
- Debit card
- ACH Early Pay**
ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE THE MONTHLY SERVICE CHARGE
Pay no monthly service charge when you meet one of the following requirements each statement cycle:
- Maintaining an average monthly balance of $2,000.00 OR
- Maintaining a combined average monthly balance of $3,000.00 in linked accounts. Combined balance includes the average monthly balance in eligible consumer checking, savings accounts and/or money market accounts (excludes additional FGB Everyday Checking accounts, FGB Interest Checking accounts, CDs, IRAs) as of the end of the FGB Everyday Checking statement cycle. Accounts are automatically linked based on account ownership information determined by the Bank.
- Once the primary account owner reaches the age of 55 or greater
OR reduce monthly service charge by the following discount:
- $3.00 for 15 posted POS purchases using your FGB Debit MasterCard per statement cycle
- $3.00 for a single posted electronic direct deposit
- $3.00 for each statement cycle where no paper statements are delivered and the monthly statement is delivered electronically via e-statements. Electronic statements require enrollment in online banking and e-Statements. Enrollment and continued participation are required to receive this discount.
The discount can reduce or eliminate your monthly Service Charge. The calculation of fees and discounts is performed during each monthly statement cycle based on based on balances and activity posted during that cycle. If the discounts exceed the fees for any period, you will be assessed no fee, but you will not be paid, carry forward or otherwise receive credit for any excess discounts.
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Experience the speed, simplicity, and security of FGB Debit Cards.
Our debit cards come standard with almost every First Guaranty Bank checking account. FGB Debit Cards are also contactless. Contactless payment lets you make everyday purchases quickly and securely. Use your card to tap and go wherever the contactless symbol is displayed at checkout.
Your contactless card is just as safe and secure as a traditional chip card, backed by the same multi-layered fraud protection.
How to Use Your Contactless Card in 3 Easy Steps:
- LOOK: Look for the contactless symbol on the payment terminal at checkout.
- TOUCH: Hold or tap your First Guaranty Bank debit card against the symbol until the indicator light turns green.
- CONFIRM: Listen for the confirmation beep — your payment is successful, and you're on your way!
*Data and text rates may apply.
**ACH Early Pay is available for FGB Everyday Checking customers that set up direct deposit with their employer. Early direct deposits may be available to you up to 2 days earlier, however, we are dependent on the timing of your payor’s payment instructions and therefore you may not always see your direct deposits arrive early. Early paycheck eligibility may vary between pay periods and daily/transaction limits apply. This offering could change at any time.
Use this calculator to determine your projected earnings from our Kasasa Cash account. Move the sliders or type in the numbers to see your potential rewards.
- Estimated Annual Rewards $0
- Estimated monthly interest earned* $0
- Monthly ATM fees refunded**$0
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- Net cost of buying $0
- Net cost of leasing $0
A fixed-rate, fixed-term CD can earn higher returns than a standard savings account. Use this calculator to get an estimate of your earnings. Move the sliders or type in numbers to get started.
- Total value at maturity $0
- Total interest earned $0
- Annual Percentage Yield (APY)0.000%
Whether it's a down payment, college, a dream vacation...a savings plan can help you reach your goal. Use the sliders to experiment based on length of time and amount per month.
- Monthly deposit needed to reach goal $0
This calculator can help you get a general idea of monthly payments to expect for a simple loan. Move the sliders or type in numbers to get started.
- Estimated monthly payment $0
- Total paid $0
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FGB Interest Checking Account
| FGB Interest Checking Account1 | Interest Rate | APY2 | Minimum Opening Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000.00 | |||
| Balances less than $5,000.00 | 0.00% | 0.00% | |
| Balances $5,000.00 or more | 0.45% | 0.45% |
Fixed Rate CDs
| Term | Interest Rate | APY2 | Minimum Opening Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Day | 2.70% | 2.70% | $500.00 |
| 90 Day | 2.70% | 2.70% | $500.00 |
| 6 Month | 2.70% | 2.70% | $500.00 |
| 1 Year | 2.55% | 2.55% | $500.00 |
| 18 Month | 2.60% | 2.60% | $500.00 |
| 2 Year | 2.75% |
2.75% |
$500.00 |
| 3 Year | 2.75% | 2.75% | $500.00 |
| 4 Year | 2.85% | 2.85% | $500.00 |
| 5 Year | 2.95% | 2.95% | $500.00 |
| 6 Year | 2.95% | 2.95% | $500.00 |
| 7 Year | 2.95% | 2.95% | $500.00 |
| 8 Year | 2.95% | 2.95% | $500.00 |
Health Savings Account
|
Health Savings Account1 |
Interest Rate | APY2 | Minimum Opening Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | |||
| Balances less than $1,500 | 0.05% | 0.05% | |
| Balances $1,500 – $99,999 | 0.07% | 0.07% | |
| Balances $100,000 – $999,999 | 0.12% | 0.12% | |
| Balances greater than $1,000,000 | 0.30% | 0.30% |
Hero Checking Account
| Hero Checking Account1 | Interest Rate | APY2 | Minimum Opening Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | |||
| Balances less than $5,000.00 | 2.25% | 2.27% | |
| Balances $5,000.00 or more | 0.05% | Range from 2.27% to 0.05% |
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)
| Term | Interest Rate | APY2 | Minimum Opening Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Month | 2.70% | 2.70% | $500.00 |
| 1 Year | 2.55% | 2.55% | $500.00 |
| 18 Month | 2.60% |
2.60% |
$500.00 |
| 2 Year | 2.75% | 2.75% | $500.00 |
| 3 Year | 2.75% | 2.75% | $500.00 |
| 4 Year | 2.85% | 2.85% | $500.00 |
| 5 Year | 2.95% | 2.95% | $500.00 |
| 6 Year | 2.95% | 2.95% | $500.00 |
| 7 Year | 2.95% | 2.95% | $500.00 |
| 8 Year | 2.95% | 2.95% | $500.00 |
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Money Market Accounts
| Guaranty Money Market1 | Interest Rate | APY2 | Minimum Opening Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Personal or Business) | $1,500.00 | ||
| Balances less than $1,500 | 0.00% | 0.00% | |
| Balances $1,500 – $99,999 | 0.05% | 0.05% | |
| Balances $100,000 – $999,999 | 0.15% | 0.15% | |
| Balances greater than $1,000,000 | 0.35% | 0.35% |
Savings Accounts
| Account Type | Interest Rate | APY2 | Minimum Opening Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Savings1 | 0.05% | 0.05% | $100.00 |
| Christmas Club Savings1 | 0.05% | 0.05% | $5.00 |
| Business Savings1 | 0.05% | 0.05% | $100.00 |
Savings Elite
| Account Type | Interest Rate | APY2 | Minimum Opening Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
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$25,000.00 | ||
| Balances less than $25,000.00 | 0.05% | 0.05% | |
| Balances $25,000.00 or more | 2.50% | 2.53% |
Sole Prop./Non-Profit Now
| Business Accounts Sole Prop./Non-Profit Now1 |
Interest Rate | APY2 | Minimum Opening Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | |||
| Balances less than $1,500 | 0.05% | 0.05% | |
| Balances $1,500 – $99,999 | 0.07% | 0.07% | |
| Balances $100,000 – $999,999 | 0.12% | 0.12% | |
| Balances greater than $1,000,000 | 0.30% | 0.30% |

