Earn $100* with our new checking account bonus.
Open a new personal checking account and get a $100 bonus when you set up direct deposit and enroll in eStatements.* Whether you’re looking for a checking account in MA or RI or one you can manage online, we have options.
Enjoy the benefits of a local checking account, from a community bank near you.
Our personal checking accounts make it easy to manage your money:
- VISA® debit card with online card controls, cash back rewards, and Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Online & mobile banking - check balances, pay bills, and more
- Free credit alerts through our mobile app and online banking
- Zelle® - send and receive payments with friends and family
- Switch My Bank tool - easily move your direct deposit and regular payments
- 100% deposit insurance - your money is fully protected, even beyond FDIC limits
Six great checking accounts to choose from! Open online, or visit a branch near you. If you’re applying in person, mention code 100_checking_offer.
Where to Find Us
We have 14 convenient branch locations. Drop in at our branches in Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Fall River, New Bedford, Somerset, Swansea, or Westport, MA. Or visit us in Rhode Island in Bristol or Warwick.
*$10 minimum deposit required to open Basic Checking, Free Checking, eAccess Checking, Student Checking, or Relationship Checking account. No minimum deposit required to open Veterans Checking account. Fees will apply for other services such as overdraft fees and stop payment fees. Refer to our Account Disclosures for the terms and APY (if applicable) of each account option. Set up of monthly direct deposit and enrollment in electronic statements are required to earn bonus. $100 bonus will be credited to the account within 60 days of conditions being met. Conditions include: first direct deposit being made into the account, and enrollment in electronic statements. Both of these conditions must be completed within 60 days of account opening. BankFive will issue a 1099 for the $100 bonus. Offer subject to change without notice. Other terms and conditions may apply. All account disclosures are provided in English. Account must be opened by 12/31/25.
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| Relationship Checking | eAccess Checking | Basic Checking | Free Checking | Student Checking1 | Veterans Checking | |
| Monthly Maintenance Service Charge | $5.002 | None | None | None | None | None |
| In-Branch Service Fee (per visit) | None | $5.003 | None | None | None | None |
| Earns Interest | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Interest Rate | 0.15% | 1.00% | 0.05% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| APY4 | 0.15% | 1.00% | 0.05% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Minimum Balance to Obtain APY4 | $100 | $10 | $10 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Free ATM Use | Yes5 | Yes6 | Yes7 | Yes7 | Yes6 | Yes7 |
| Open Online | Open Online | Open In-Branch | Open Online | Open Online | Open Online |
1 Student Checking is only available to those ages 16-24. On 25th birthday, account automatically changes to eAccess Checking, subject to the terms and conditions, terms of service, and fees of that account.
2 $5 monthly maintenance service charge waived with minimum $10,000 relationship of deposits and loan balances.
3 As an Internet-only account, we are passing along our cost-savings of servicing the account only online to you by giving ATM surcharge rebates and interest. We will charge $5 per visit for in-branch transactions.
4 APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rate may change after account is opened. Fees may reduce earnings.
5 BankFive will not impose an ATM service fee at non-BankFive ATMs for Relationship Checking customers. Other banks may impose a surcharge for the use of their ATMs however.
6 Free at all BankFive ATMs. Other banks may impose a surcharge for use of their ATMs, however, BankFive will reimburse incurred ATM fees up to $10 per statement cycle for eAccess Checking and Student Checking accounts.
7 Free at all BankFive ATMs. BankFive may impose a $1.50 service fee at non-BankFive ATMs. Other banks may impose a surcharge for use of their ATMs as well.