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Merchants Bank opens accounts for people living or working in Vermont and in communities in neighboring states which are adjacent to our branch locations.
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Free Checking for Life®
Features
- Personal checking account
- $75 initial deposit
- Free first standard order of checks
- Earns Interest
- Free Visa Debit Card†
- Free Online Banking
- Bill Payment
- Bill Presentment
- eStatements
- Free Phone Banking
- Check Safekeeping
Benefits
- Free-for-life Guarantee
- No hidden fees
- No maintenance fees
- No per check fees
- No minimum balance requirements
- All points access through statewide branch system and ATMs, local Customer Call Center (800-322-5222), automated phone banking (800-TLC-LYNX) and online
†Fees apply for non-Merchants Bank ATM use and replacement cards.
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