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Keep your health savings close to home!

Open a New Health Savings Account (HSA) or transfer your existing account to First Federal of Van Wert – where your money and care stay local. 🧡

 

Interest Rates       

Tier #1 Balance

APY

$0.00 – $99.99

0.00%

Tier #2 Balance

APY

$100.00 – $2,499.00

1.00%

Tier #3 Balance

APY

$2,500.00 and above

2.02%

 

Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of 10/6/2025. Interest rates are subject to change daily. Fees may reduce earnings on account.*Consult your tax advisor.

 

Click on each account description to learn more!

 

Personal Non-Interest Checking

Our Personal Non-Interest Checking account is a simple, dependable option designed for your everyday banking needs. Easily make deposits, withdrawals, purchases, and payments with an account that’s easy to manage and free of unnecessary fees.

  • Minimum opening deposit: $10
  • Minimum balance: None
  • Monthly service fee: None
  • Checks: Available to order
  • Online/Mobile access: 24/7

 

Every Personal Checking account also includes a First Federal Debit Card, giving you convenient access to your funds wherever debit cards are accepted. It has the look and convenience of a credit card while deducting purchases directly from your checking account.

Interest Bearing N.O.W. Checking*

Our interest-bearing N.O.W. Checking (Negotiable Order of Withdrawal) account is designed for customers who want the convenience of checking with the benefit of earning interest.

  • Minimum opening deposit: $500
  • Maintain a daily balance of $500 the account earns interest with no monthly service fee and no per-check charges.
  • If the balance falls below $500, a $5 monthly service fee applies, along with a $0.10 charge per item after the first 20 free items each month. Interest in not earned when the balance falls below the required minimum.
  • Online/Mobile access: 24/7

 

Special considerations are available for senior citizens, nonprofit organizations, and students.
Please contact a Customer Service Representative for more details.

 

* N.O.W. Checking offered to eligible depositors only, under restrictions from Federal Regulation D.

Business Checking

Our Business Checking account is designed to meet the everyday banking needs of your business with straightforward pricing and convenient account features.

  • Minimum opening deposit: $500
  • Maintain a daily balance of $500 to avoid monthly service fees and per-check charges.
  • If the balance falls below $500, a $5 monthly service fee applies, along with a $0.10 charge per item after the first 20 free items each month.
  • Night Depository Service is available to provide a secure and convenient way to make deposits outside of regular banking hours.
  • Online/Mobile access: 24/7

 

Every Business Checking account also includes a First Federal Debit Card, giving you convenient access to your funds wherever debit cards are accepted. It has the look and convenience of a credit card while deducting purchases directly from your checking account.

 

Beneficial Ownership Information (FinCEN)

Business customers may be required to report information about individuals who ultimately own or control their business. For more information, please visit the FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information resources or contact us with any questions.

Health Savings Account (HSA)

A Health Savings Account (HSA), when paired with a qualified high-deductible health plan (HDHP), can help you save money on healthcare expenses while enjoying valuable tax advantages.*

Whether you’re opening a new HSA or transferring an existing account, First Federal of Van Wert makes the process simple, secure, and local.

 

What is an HSA?

An HSA is a personal deposit account that allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified medical expenses. Funds in your account roll over from year to year, so you can continue building savings for future healthcare needs.

 

Benefits of an HSA

  • Lower health insurance premium costs
  • Tax-free contributions and earnings*
  • Tax-free withdrawals for qualified medical expenses*
  • Funds roll over year after year—no “use it or lose it” rule, accumulating interest
  • Keep your HSA even if you change employers or insurance providers
  • Earn interest on balances of $100 or more
  • No monthly service fee
  • Online/Mobile access: 24/7
  • Includes a First Federal HSA Debit Card for convenient access to your funds

 

Interest Rates

Tier #1 Balance

APY

$0.00 – $99.99

0.00%

Tier #2 Balance

APY

$100.00 – $2,499.00

1.00%

Tier #3 Balance

APY

$2,500.00 and above

2.02%

 

Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of October 6, 2025, and is subject to change without notice. Fees may reduce earnings on the account. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the tax benefits and eligibility requirements for an HSA.

 

 

COMPARE ACCOUNTS

AccountsPersonal CheckingN.O.W. Checking*Business CheckingHealth Savings Account (HSA)
Accounts
Opening Balance
Personal Checking
$10.00
N.O.W. Checking*
$500.00
Business Checking
$500.00
Health Savings Account (HSA)
$0.00
Accounts
Monthly Service Fee, if below minimum balance
Personal Checking
No monthly service fee
N.O.W. Checking*
$5.00
Business Checking
$5.00
Health Savings Account (HSA)
No monthly service fee
Accounts
Minimum Balance to Waive Monthly Service Fee
Personal Checking
No minimum required
N.O.W. Checking*
$500.00
Business Checking
$500.00
Health Savings Account (HSA)
No minimum required
Accounts
Account Activity - Checks
Personal Checking
Unlimited checks
N.O.W. Checking*
20 Free per Month; $.10 per check fee over 20
Business Checking
20 Free per Month, $.10 per check fee over 20
Health Savings Account (HSA)
N/A
Accounts
Minimum Balance to Earn Interest
Personal Checking
Interest not offered
N.O.W. Checking*
$500.00
Business Checking
Interest not offered
Health Savings Account (HSA)
See HSA tier information below
Accounts
Imaged Cancelled Checks
Personal Checking
Yes
N.O.W. Checking*
Yes
Business Checking
Yes
Health Savings Account (HSA)
No
Accounts
Statement Cycle
Personal Checking
10th of Each Month
N.O.W. Checking*
10th of Each Month
Business Checking
End of Each Month
Health Savings Account (HSA)
End of Each Month
Accounts
eStatements
Personal Checking
Available with Online Banking
N.O.W. Checking*
Available with Online Banking
Business Checking
Available with Online Banking
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Available with Online Banking
Accounts
Debit Card
Personal Checking
Yes
N.O.W. Checking*
Yes
Business Checking
Yes
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Yes
Accounts
ATM Card
Personal Checking
Yes
N.O.W. Checking*
Yes
Business Checking
Yes
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Yes
Accounts
Online Banking
Personal Checking
FREE
N.O.W. Checking*
FREE
Business Checking
FREE
Health Savings Account (HSA)
FREE
Accounts
Bill Payment
Personal Checking
FREE
N.O.W. Checking*
FREE
Business Checking
N/A
Health Savings Account (HSA)
N/A
Accounts
Mobile Banking & Mobile Deposit
Personal Checking
FREE
N.O.W. Checking*
FREE
Business Checking
FREE
Health Savings Account (HSA)
FREE
Accounts
Direct Deposit
Personal Checking
FREE
N.O.W. Checking*
FREE
Business Checking
FREE
Health Savings Account (HSA)
FREE
Accounts
Overdraft Transfer
Personal Checking
Available Upon Request
N.O.W. Checking*
Available Upon Request
Business Checking
Available Upon Request
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Not Available

 

 

HSA Rates

Health Savings Account (HSA) Annual Percentage Yield (APY)Interest RateCompound FrequencyMinimum to Open Account
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Tier 1: $0.00 - $99.99
Annual Percentage Yield (APY)
0.00%
Interest Rate
0.00%
Compound Frequency
Monthly
Minimum to Open Account
$0.00
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Tier 2: $100.00 - $2,499.99
Annual Percentage Yield (APY)
1.00%
Interest Rate
1.00%
Compound Frequency
Monthly
Minimum to Open Account
$0.00
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Tier 3: $2,500.00
Annual Percentage Yield (APY)
2.02%
Interest Rate
2.00%
Compound Frequency
Monthly
Minimum to Open Account
$0.00

Not all checking account service fees apply to senior citizens (age 62 & over), non-profit organizations or students.

*N.O.W. checking offered to eligible depositors only, under restrictions from Federal Regulation D.

 

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Looking for more?

Refer to our Online Conveniences page for more information on our many additional online services that work with our checking account products.

 

We offer:
  • Free Online Banking
  • Free Bill Payment Service
  • Free Online eStatements
  • 24/7 ATM access