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Monthly Fee $10. No monthly fee with $1,500 balance in checking or a $15,000 combination of deposit and/or personal loan or mortgage balances
$10. No monthly fee with minimum of 6 debit card purchases, maximum of 6 paper checks, and eStatement enrollment. ATM & automatic deposits / withdrawals not counted.
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Military Banking

Are you currently serving in the military or a veteran? Learn about our Active Duty/Veterans Preferred Banking account.


Safe Deposit Boxes

Securely store your items in a Safe Deposit Box. Many of our locations offer Safe Deposit Boxes in a variety of sizes and prices. Contact your local branch to learn what may be available.


Learn More about Merchants Bank Checking Accounts

Once your checking account is open, you may decide you'd like to add someone - by making them a joint-owner - or remove someone from your account.

  • To add an owner: You can add an owner to an existing account anytime by visiting your local branch.
  • To remove an owner: To remove someone from your Checking account, you'll need to close your current account and open a new one with your new ownership preferences.  In special circumstances, such as a child turning 18 or trust accounts, opening a new account may not be necessary. 

A Customer Service Representative at your local branch can assist with any account ownership questions you may have.

To make a deposit in your Checking account, you can:
  • Visit your local Merchants Bank branch during business hours
  • Use Mobile Deposit through our free Mobile Banking app
  • Automatic deposits, such as Payroll direct deposit
  • Use the night drop option to drop off a deposit at your local Merchants Bank branch after business hours

To transfer funds to an:

  • Internal account (or another Merchants Bank account), simply use the Transfer feature in Online Banking or Mobile Banking.
  • External account (or non-Merchants Bank account), you'll first need to fill out our external funds transfer authorization form. To find the form, choose "Transfer," then "Recipients" and "Add a Recipient" once you've signed in to Online Banking. Once your external account has been authorized, use the Transfer feature in Online Banking or Mobile Banking.
Keeping your personal information safe is a top priority. Learn how we protect you and what you can do to protect yourself from fraud. Interested in learning more about how FDIC insurance protects your deposits up to $250,000? Read more from the FDIC.
When you select the "apply now" button above, you can begin the account opening process online.


Once you submit your application, a Merchants Bank Customer Service Representative will prepare your account documents and follow up with you to schedule a time to meet at your local branch. At that appointment, you'll be asked to sign your account agreement, your debit card will be ordered and any other services needed can also be completed.

*Subject to credit approval. $30 Annual Fee. 15.59% Annual Percentage Rate.  

† Merchants Mobile Banking is free, however, text or data charges may be imposed by your mobile provider. Check your plan for details. Your carrier may limit access outside the U.S.