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Keep your health savings close to home!

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

 

Tier 1: $0.00 – $99.99 = 0.00% APY
Tier 2: $100.00 – $2,499.00 = 1.00% APY
Tier 3: $2,500.00+ = 2.02% APY

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

A personal non-interest checking account is designed for everyday transactions, such as deposits, withdrawals, and payments — but it does not earn any interest on the balance. This account is simple, low-cost, and ideal for customers who want straightforward banking without the extra features that come with interest-bearing accounts.

This checking account requires a minimum opening deposit of $10.00. Once open, there is no minimum balance required and no monthly service fees. Checks are available to order upon request.

Both our N.O.W. Checking and Personal Checking accounts feature Debit Cards for your everyday use – the card that looks like a credit card but works like a check!

Interest Bearing N.O.W. Checking*

This interest bearing N.O.W. Checking (or Negotiable Order of Withdrawal) account requires a minimum opening deposit of $500.00. When a $500 balance is maintained daily, interest is earned with no monthly service fees and no per check charges. If the balance falls below this minimum during the month, there is a monthly service fee of $5.00, charges of $.10 per check after 20 free items per month, and no interest earned.

Special considerations are available for senior citizens, non-profit organizations, and students. Contact a Customer Service Representative for details.

 

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

Business Checking

This Business Checking account requires a minimum opening deposit of $500.00. When a $500.00 balance is maintained daily, there are no service fees and no per check charges. If the balance falls below this minimum during the month, there is a monthly service fee of $5.00, and charges of $.10 per item after 20 free items per month. Night Depository Service is also available to keep your money safe and make deposits convenient for your business.

Are you a business customer with questions about reporting your information to FinCEN about the individuals who ultimately own or control the business? Go to the FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information for more information.

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) combined with high deductible health plans, create a cost-saving medical plan. HSA owners can contribute money tax-free up to the federal annual limit each year and may use checks to pay for many medical expenses not normally covered by traditional health plans. Whether you’re opening a new account or transferring an existing one, we make the process simple, secure, and local.

What is an HSA?
An HSA, or Health Savings Account, is a personal deposit account that allows you to set aside money to pay for qualified medical expenses on a pre-tax basis.

The benefits include:
– Lower premium costs.
– Tax-free contributions and earnings.*
– Tax-free withdrawals for qualified medical expenses.*
– Ability to rollover funds year to year, accumulating interest.
– No use-it or lose-it stipulations.
– Ability to maintain your HSA even if you change jobs or insurance provider.
– Interest on balances of $100.00 or more.
– No monthly service fee.
– NEW account Debit Card!

Tier 1: $0.00 – $99.99 = 0.00% APY
Tier 2: $100.00 – $2,499.00 = 1.00% APY
Tier 3: $2,500.00+ = 2.02% APY

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.

 

 

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