Checking Plans for Every Lifestyle
Selecting the right checking account can be confusing. At, Minnwest, we've packed all of our accounts with popular services. Then, we designed them with our customers' different needs in mind. You'll find an account that's just right for you!
All Minnwest checking accounts include:
- FREE MasterCard ATM/Debit card (subject to qualification)
FREE ATM transactions at Minnwest offices & over 15,000 MoneyPass ATMs nationwide. Go to
www.moneypass.com to find the ATM most convenient for you.
- FREE automated 24-hour phone service called MoneyLine
- FREE Online Bill Pay* (FREE with most accounts or with Payroll Direct Deposit)
- FREE check images online (digital images of your cancelled checks)
- FREE Online Statements (safe and environmentally friendly)
*qualifications apply
Simply Free Checking
A good basic account that's very popular. No minimum deposits. No service charges. No minimum balance requirements.
- No monthly service charges
- Unlimited checkwriting
- FREE Online Bill Pay* with Payroll Direct Deposit
- Minimum opening balance of $100
*qualifications apply
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Advantage Checking
More than just a checking account, this plan has a special package of discounts and services. . . all for a minimal monthly fee. The discounts alone make this a unique and thrifty account.
Unlimited checkwriting
Tiered interest rates which earn you higher rates for higher balances
FREE personalized checks (standard check design)
Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Common Carrier Insurance
Travel discounts on airfare, car rental and hotel accommodations (at available locations)
FREE Traveler's Checks, Money Orders and Cashier's Checks (at available locations)
Health discounts on prescriptions, hearing aids, eyewear and more
Reduced rates on Personal Installment Loans
FREE Online Bill Pay*
Minimum opening balance of $500
*qualifications apply
Money Market Checking
Earn interest no matter what your balance. The higher the balance the more you'll earn because higher interest rates are paid for larger balances. A good account if you want your money to work for you.
Unlimited checkwriting
Tiered interest rates which earn you higher rates for higher balances
FREE Online Bill Pay* with Payroll Direct Deposit
Only $500 minimum daily balance required
*qualifications apply
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VIP Checking
This account rewards you for having additional Minnwest accounts. Maintain a daily combined personal checking / loan / savings / CD balance of $10,000 or have any Home Equity Line of Credit and you'll be eligible for this account.
*qualifications apply
50+ Checking with Interest
FREE for people age 50 or better. A solid account that not only saves you money, but earns you interest, too.
Unlimited checkwriting
FREE personalized checks (standard check design)
Earn interest on all your checking funds
No minimum balance requirement
No monthly service charge
No per-check charge
FREE Online Bill Pay*
Minimum opening balance of $100
*qualifications apply
Personal Investment Checking
This is a premium checking account which earns the highest interest rates. . . money market interest rates.
Unlimited checkwriting
Tiered money market interest rates which earn you higher rates for higher balances
FREE personalized checks (standard check design)
FREE Online Bill Pay*
Minimum opening balance of $10,000
*qualifications apply
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Minnwest Bank participates in the Transaction Account Guarantee Program.
Minnwest bank is participating in the FDIC’s Transaction Account Guarantee Program. Under that program, thru December 31, 2010, all non interest-bearing transaction accounts are fully guaranteed by the FDIC for the entire amount in the account. Coverage under the Transaction Account Guarantee Program is in addition to and separate from the coverage available under the FDIC’s general deposit insurance rules. Any transaction accounts earning in excess of .25% will not be covered by this program.