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Premium Interest Checking. 
Premium Perks.

More interest. More perks. Let your dollars do the work with a high interest checking account, featuring our best rates, debit card rewards and more.

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High Interest Checking Account. Higher Payoff.

Getting rewarded has never been easier! With our Premium Interest Checking account, earn a higher interest rate when you maintain a daily balance of $2,500 or more. Plus, enjoy all kinds of perks personalized just for you, such as debit card rewards, custom debit cards and more.

Premium Interest Checking Account Rates1

Accurate as of Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Earning interest with your checking account is simple! You won’t want to miss out on the most competitive rates around.
Interest Rate Annual Percentage Yield (APY) Minimum Balance to Open Minimum to Earn APY
Interest Rate0.10% Annual Percentage Yield (APY)0.10% Minimum Balance to Open$50 Minimum to Earn APY$0.01 -  $2,499.99
Interest Rate0.20% Annual Percentage Yield (APY)0.20% Minimum Balance to Open$50 Minimum to Earn APY$2,500+

What’s the Best Checking Account for Me? Let’s Compare Options.

All Gate City Bank checking accounts come with exclusive benefits, including:
  • Special gift for new checking customers
  • Instant-issue debit cards at all locations across ND and MN
  • 24/7 mobile and online banking
  • Easy and safe debit card controls
Features Totally Free2 Checking Benefit Interest Checking Premium Interest Checking BankOn Checking
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Minimum to Open $50 $50 $50 $25
Monthly Service Charge None None $8 if balance is less than $1,000 $5 for customer age 24+
Earn Interest Not Included. Included. Included. Not Included.
Free ATMs3 Included. Included. Included. Included.
Debit Card Rewards Included. Included. Included. Included.
Free Custom Debit Card Designs Included. Included. Included. Included.
Free Checks Not Included. Included. Not Included. Not Included.
Early Paydays4 Included. Included. Included. Included.
Overdraft Protection Options Included. Included. Included. Included.
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High Yield Savings

Save big. Breathe easy. Put your savings to work with our high yield savings account, featuring our best interest rates with no monthly fees.

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Money Market Savings

Looking for a savings account with a higher interest rate? Our user-friendly money market savings option features no fees, a great interest rate and a modest minimum balance. 

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Financial Planning

Whether it’s saving for college, financial investments, retirement or anything in between, easily plan for your future with the helpful advisors at Gate City Investment Services!

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CDs

With competitive rates and varying term options, our CDs are perfect for any life stage. Earn competitive rates easily when you open a CD with Gate City Bank!

1 Maintain the minimum daily balance to maintain the disclosed annual percentage yield (APY). For a high yield savings account, if the balance falls below $50,000, interest rate and APY will adjust to the lower yield. The interest rate and APY are accurate as of the effective date shown above only, and are subject to change without notice, at Gate City Bank's discretion. Fees, including service fees, may apply and could reduce earnings on the account. See our Schedule of Fees for details.

2 No maintenance or activity fees. Other fees, including overdraft fees, may apply. Please see our Schedule of Fees for details.

3 Effective January 1, 2025: Enjoy free access at any Gate City Bank ATM, as well as at over 85,000 MoneyPass® and Allpoint® operated ATMs worldwide. Personal account customers can receive up to $250 in automatic fee refunds at out-of-network ATMs per year. Please see our Schedule of Fees for details.

4 Early paydays! Isn’t that neat? Your funds will generally be accessible the same day we receive a deposit notice from your payer, up to two days earlier than your scheduled payment. Direct deposit is required, and early access is subject to the payer’s timing in submitting funds.