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Checking Accounts

Life is full of difficult decisions. Choosing a Checking account shouldn't be one of them.

Find the Best Checking Account for You in PA & NY

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C&N Merit Checking
Earns Interest
Open Account

C&N Relationship Checking
Additional Features
Open Account
C&N Everyday Checking
Basic Checking
Open Account
Minimum to open

$25.00

$25.00 $25.00
Minimum Balance Requirements to avoid maintenance fee

$500
-OR-
$0 if combined consumer checking and savings balances of $5,000 or greater
-OR-
$20,000 in average monthly active consumer and mortgage loan balances

$500
-OR-
$0 if combined consumer checking and savings balances of $5,000 or greater
-OR-
$20,000 in average monthly active consumer and mortgage loan balances
$0.00
Interest Earned* Yes
Unlimited Check Writing Yes Yes Yes
Foreign ATM Fee Refunded up to $12.00/month Yes
Free Debit Card Yes Yes Yes
Free e-Statements Yes Yes Yes
Free Online Banking & Mobile App** Yes Yes Yes
Free Bill Pay Yes
10 free mobile deposits per month** Yes Yes Yes
Free Text Banking** Yes Yes Yes
Free Telephone Banking** Yes Yes Yes
Overdraft Privilege Yes Yes Yes
One free order of checks per year***

Age 55+

Age 55+
Free Cashier's Checks Yes
Free Small Safe Deposit Box (or $15 credit toward large box) Yes
Printed Statement Fee

$3.00
(Waived if enrolled in e-Statements)

$3.00
(Waived if enrolled in e-Statements)
$3.00
(Waived if enrolled in e-Statements)
Dormancy Fee

$5.00 per month

$5.00 per month $5.00 per month
Overdraft, Returned Item and Uncollected Funds Fees

$35.00

$35.00 $35.00
Early Closure Fee within 6 months

$25.00

$25.00 $0.00

Every account includes these

No matter which Checking account you choose, you'll enjoy these valuable features:

  • Imaged checking services allow us to quickly access your paid checks for legal proof of payment. Imaged checks also can be sent to you. Fees apply.
  • Ready Cash Overdraft Protection is a revolving line of credit subject to credit approval that automatically transfers funds to cover overdrafts on your Checking account or provides quick access to cover short-term cash needs. Fees apply.
  • Overdraft protection authorizes automatic Key Savings transfers to cover Checking overdrafts. Fees apply.
  • Automatic Savings Transfers move money from your Checking to your Key Savings.

* C&N Merit non-qualifying accounts - .05% APY These rates may change after the account is opened. Fees may reduce earnings. Please contact your local Citizens & Northern branch for our Truth-In-Savings Disclosure for complete details. APY is Annual Percentage Yield.
** Message and data rates may apply from your wireless carrier.
***One order of wallet-style basic checks per year if the tax owner 55 years of age or older.

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