All of our checking accounts feature the following benefits:

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Totally Free Checking

With our Totally Free Checking account, you get all the essentials and no fees or hassles. This is a great account for college students, or anyone looking to take control of their finances.

  • Age requirement to open an account is eighteen (18)
  • Minimum $10.00 deposit to open
  • Non-interest bearing
  • No monthly maintenance service charge fees
  • Overdraft fees may apply
  • Free personalized checks (with standard check design)

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Partnership Account

A Partnership Account with Salem Co-operative Bank gives you additional control over checking and savings options. Designed to fit your needs and priorities, it’s the ultimate way to take advantage of our tiered premium rates.

  • When you open a Partnership Checking Account, you’ll also qualify for a Partnership Savings Account
  • Age requirement to open an account is eighteen (18)
  • Minimum daily balance of $7,500.00* required to waive the $17.50 monthly maintenance charge
  • Tiered interest rates based on your daily balance***
  • Free personalized checks (with standard check design)
  • No transaction fees on an Overdraft Protection/Line of Credit**
  • Check Today’s Interest Rates

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Interest Checking Account

For those ready to step up from a basic account and earn interest on their money, an Interest Checking Account from Salem Co-operative Bank is the perfect solution.

  • Maintain a minimum daily balance of $500.00 and earn a competitive interest rate***
  • Age requirement to open an account is eighteen (18)
  • Minimum $10.00 deposit to open
  • Maintain a minimum daily balance of $500.00 and avoid an $8.00 monthly maintenance fee
  • No transaction fees on an Overdraft Protection/Line of Credit**
  • Check Today’s Interest Rates

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Senior Advantage Checking

For individuals 60+, our Senior Advantage Checking account is an excellent option for promoting a sound financial future.

  • Minimum age requirement to open an account is sixty (60)
  • Minimum $10.00 deposit to open
  • Maintain a minimum daily balance of $1.00 and earn a competitive rate of interest***
  • No monthly service charge
  • Free personalized checks (with standard check design)
  • No transaction fees on an Overdraft Protection/Line of Credit**
  • Check Today’s Interest Rates
Open a checking account with Salem Co-op Today!

Contact us today to discuss the account that works best for you!

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CHECKING COMPARISON CHART

Checking Accounts
Totally FreePartnership CheckingInterest CheckingSenior Advantage
Checking Accounts
Minimum Balance to Open
Totally Free
$10.00
Partnership Checking
$10.00
Interest Checking
$10.00
Senior Advantage
$10.00
Checking Accounts
Pay Interest
Totally Free
No
Partnership Checking
Yes***
Interest Checking
Yes***
Senior Advantage
Yes***
Checking Accounts
Minimum Daily Balance to Earn Interest
Totally Free
No interest paid
Partnership Checking
$0.01
Interest Checking
$500.00
Senior Advantage
$1
Checking Accounts
Free Standard Salem Co-operative Bank Check
Totally Free
Yes
Partnership Checking
Yes
Interest Checking
No
Senior Advantage
Yes
Checking Accounts
Monthly Maintenance Service Charge
Totally Free
None
Partnership Checking
$17.50 if daily balance falls below combined $7,500.00*
Interest Checking
$8.00 if daily balance falls below $500.00
Senior Advantage
None
Checking Accounts
Minimum Daily Balance to Avoid Service Charge
Totally Free
None
Partnership Checking
$7,500.00* combined
Interest Checking
$500.00
Senior Advantage
None
Checking Accounts
Age Requirement to Open
Totally Free
18 Years
Partnership Checking
18 Years
Interest Checking
18 Years
Senior Advantage
60 years
Checking Accounts
Overdraft Protection / Line of Credit Available
Totally Free
Yes**
Partnership Checking
Yes**
Interest Checking
Yes**
Senior Advantage
Yes**
Checking Accounts
Direct Deposit Available(Routing #211472977)
Totally Free
Yes
Partnership Checking
Yes
Interest Checking
Yes
Senior Advantage
Yes
Checking Accounts
No annual fee Debit/ATM Available?
Totally Free
Yes
Partnership Checking
Yes
Interest Checking
Yes
Senior Advantage
Yes
Checking Accounts
Digital Banking Available with Free Bill Pay
Totally Free
Yes
Partnership Checking
Yes
Interest Checking
Yes
Senior Advantage
Yes
Checking Accounts
Imaged Statements
Totally Free
Yes
Partnership Checking
Yes
Interest Checking
Yes
Senior Advantage
Yes
Checking Accounts
Minimum Balance to Open
Minimum Balance to Open
Pay Interest
Pay Interest
Minimum Daily Balance to Earn Interest
Minimum Daily Balance to Earn Interest
Free Standard Salem Co-operative Bank Check
Free Standard Salem Co-operative Bank Check
Monthly Maintenance Service Charge
Monthly Maintenance Service Charge
Minimum Daily Balance to Avoid Service Charge
Minimum Daily Balance to Avoid Service Charge
Age Requirement to Open
Age Requirement to Open
Overdraft Protection / Line of Credit Available
Overdraft Protection / Line of Credit Available
Direct Deposit Available(Routing #211472977)
Direct Deposit Available(Routing #211472977)
No annual fee Debit/ATM Available?
No annual fee Debit/ATM Available?
Digital Banking Available with Free Bill Pay
Digital Banking Available with Free Bill Pay
Imaged Statements
Imaged Statements
Totally Free
Minimum Balance to Open
$10.00
Pay Interest
No
Minimum Daily Balance to Earn Interest
No interest paid
Free Standard Salem Co-operative Bank Check
Yes
Monthly Maintenance Service Charge
None
Minimum Daily Balance to Avoid Service Charge
None
Age Requirement to Open
18 Years
Overdraft Protection / Line of Credit Available
Yes**
Direct Deposit Available(Routing #211472977)
Yes
No annual fee Debit/ATM Available?
Yes
Digital Banking Available with Free Bill Pay
Yes
Imaged Statements
Yes
Partnership Checking
Minimum Balance to Open
$10.00
Pay Interest
Yes***
Minimum Daily Balance to Earn Interest
$0.01
Free Standard Salem Co-operative Bank Check
Yes
Monthly Maintenance Service Charge
$17.50 if daily balance falls below combined $7,500.00*
Minimum Daily Balance to Avoid Service Charge
$7,500.00* combined
Age Requirement to Open
18 Years
Overdraft Protection / Line of Credit Available
Yes**
Direct Deposit Available(Routing #211472977)
Yes
No annual fee Debit/ATM Available?
Yes
Digital Banking Available with Free Bill Pay
Yes
Imaged Statements
Yes
Interest Checking
Minimum Balance to Open
$10.00
Pay Interest
Yes***
Minimum Daily Balance to Earn Interest
$500.00
Free Standard Salem Co-operative Bank Check
No
Monthly Maintenance Service Charge
$8.00 if daily balance falls below $500.00
Minimum Daily Balance to Avoid Service Charge
$500.00
Age Requirement to Open
18 Years
Overdraft Protection / Line of Credit Available
Yes**
Direct Deposit Available(Routing #211472977)
Yes
No annual fee Debit/ATM Available?
Yes
Digital Banking Available with Free Bill Pay
Yes
Imaged Statements
Yes
Senior Advantage
Minimum Balance to Open
$10.00
Pay Interest
Yes***
Minimum Daily Balance to Earn Interest
$1
Free Standard Salem Co-operative Bank Check
Yes
Monthly Maintenance Service Charge
None
Minimum Daily Balance to Avoid Service Charge
None
Age Requirement to Open
60 years
Overdraft Protection / Line of Credit Available
Yes**
Direct Deposit Available(Routing #211472977)
Yes
No annual fee Debit/ATM Available?
Yes
Digital Banking Available with Free Bill Pay
Yes
Imaged Statements
Yes

 

*Minimum daily balance requirements of $7500.00* may be a combination of a Partnership Checking, Partnership Savings and/or other retail deposit accounts.

**Overdraft Protection/Line of Credit is a personal loan subject to credit approval. $10.00 annual fee.

***Rates may change after the account is opened. Interest rates and annual percentage yields (APYs) may change at any time. Interest begins on the same business day you make your deposit on collected funds, unless we notify you. We calculate interest every day based on the daily balance in your account. Interest is accrued until the end of your monthly statement cycle when it is added to your balance (compounded monthly). Unpaid interest will be forfeited if you close your account before the interest is posted.

 


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