At Citizens Bank, we offer a variety of checking options to meet the different needs of our customers. Whether you’re a young adult opening your first bank account or a senior managing monthly Social Security payments, we have an account for you.
All Citizens Bank Checking Accounts Include the Following Services:
- Digital Banking (browser and app) account access
- Bill Pay Services
- Debit Card
- 24-Hour Xpress Phone Banking
- Notary Service
- Eligible for Safe Deposit Box Rental
Automatic payment from an eligible Citizens Bank account required - Access to the Allpoint and MoneyPass Networks of Surcharge-free ATMs
Includes tens of thousands ATMs located from coast to coast
Citizens Beyond Checking
A great option for students, anyone looking for a pared down checking account, and those who just appreciate simplicity.
- No Monthly Maintenance Fee1
- Electronic Statements (eDocuments)
Paper Statement fee of $5 per month. - 5 Processed Checks per Month1
$1 fee for each additional check. - Available to Ages 13 Years or Older
Ages 13-17 require joint ownership with parent or legal guardian. - $50 Minimum Opening Balance
Citizens Choice Checking
This classic account choice gives you great checking features and benefits.
- $10 Monthly Maintenance Fee1
No fee with $1,000 minimum daily balance. Fee waived with at least one monthly direct deposit. - Electronic Statements (eDocuments)
Paper Statement fee of $5 per month. - Unlimited Check Writing
- No Fee for Standard Checks
One package per order. - Up to $200 Overdraft Service
- $100 Minimum Opening Balance
Citizens Senior Checking
For our customers 55 and older, this account features all the classic checking features in one product.
- $5 Monthly Maintenance Fee1
No fee with $1,000 minimum daily balance. Fee waived with at least one monthly direct deposit. - Unlimited Check Writing
- No Fee for Standard Checks
One package per order. - Up to $200 Overdraft Service
- Available to Ages 55 Years or Older
- $100 Minimum Opening Balance
Citizens Elite Checking
Get the most out of your checking with this account that offers premium benefits.
- $15 Monthly Maintenance Fee1
No fee with $25,000 minimum combined daily balance.2 - Interest-bearing
Contact us for current interest rate and Annual Percentage Yield. - Unlimited Check Writing
- No Fee for Elite Checks
One package per order. - No Fee for Cashier’s Checks
- No Fee for Stop Payments
- Up to $1,000 Overdraft Service
- 50% Off Annual Rent on any Safe Deposit Box up to size 3x10
Automatic payment from an eligible Citizens Bank account required. - $100 Minimum Opening Balance
1Monthly statement cycle.
2Checking, Money Market, Savings, and/or Certificate of Deposit Accounts.
Have valuable documents or personal items you need stored in a safe place?
We offer Safe Deposit Boxes to store your items for a low annual rental fee based on the size of the box. Contact your nearest Branch location for more information on availability and fees. All Safe Deposit Boxes require automatic payment from an eligible Citizens Bank account with like ownership. No insurance coverage is provided on box contents by FDIC or Citizens Bank.