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Bankers Trust CompanyChecking accountChecked Oct 10, 2026Updated

Bankers BreakFree Checking

0.60%APY · as of Oct 10, 2026
A year for an everyday customer
−$168 fees and interest, $2,000 kept
Monthly fee
$15 a month
To open
No minimum to open
On our list
#820 of 986 checking accounts, by a year’s value for an everyday customer
Visit Bankers Trust CompanyThe bank’s own page · checked Oct 10, 2026

Rates by balance

BalanceAPY
$0 to $4,999.990.60%
$5,000 and up0.55%

Source: the bank’s rates · as of Oct 10, 2026

Bonuses

  • $400For new customers

    Open a BreakFree Checking Plus account in person at a branch with a minimum opening deposit of $25, then complete 25 debit transactions and 2 direct or mobile deposits of at least $200 each through the account within 60 days of opening.

    Can you meet it? The bank bonus finder

Rate conditions

APY paid on balances up to
$5,000Source · checked Oct 10, 2026
Interest compounds
Interest Paid MonthlySource · checked Oct 10, 2026

Fees

Monthly fee
$15 a monthSource · checked Oct 10, 2026
Ways to avoid the monthly fee
12 or more debit card transactionsSource · checked Oct 10, 2026
Minimum to open
NoneSource · checked Oct 10, 2026

Features

Debit cardInterest bearing

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