Premier Checking
(formerly Above the Norm Checking)
Our checking accounts are based on two principles: ease of use and no hidden fees! Plus, you can earn rewards on debit card purchases with a personal Premier Checking account.
Premier Checking features:
- No opening balance requirement
- No hidden fees
- No minimum balance
- Earn interest on any balance
- Online and mobile banking – free with your account
- Free monthly eStatements
- Nationwide ATM network – approximately 40,000 free ATM locations for easy access to your money
- Debit card paying Emerald Cash Rewards for your purchases
Rewards
Earn money on your balance, no matter how small.
- 0.20% APY* if balance is $14,999.99 or less
(a balance of $0.01 is needed to earn the APY) - 0.40% APY* if balance is $15,000.00 or more
* APY is annual percentage yield. Rates are accurate as of 12/19/2024 and subject to change at any time, including after account opening. Fees may reduce earnings.
Emerald Cash Rewards
- 0.10% cash rewards on EVERY debit card purchase, deposited to the account monthly**
** Earn up to $150 per month. Pending and preauthorized debit card transactions do not earn cash rewards until the final transaction posts to the account. Cash rewards rate effective 12/19/2024.
VB Online
(formerly StearnsConnect)
Bank with confidence anytime, anywhere with our online and mobile banking options. It’s secure and easy to use so you can log in from home, the office, or while on the go. You can:
- Deposit checks from your mobile phone
- Pay your bills online
- View your account statements
- Receive security alerts on account activity
And if you need to chat with a real person, our banking team offers live support during business hours.