Checking

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Go Checking, Reward Yourself!

  • Open with only $25
  • Premium rate of interest*
  • No minimum balance required to earn interest
  • FREE ATM’s nationwide**
  • E-statements available
  • FREE “Focus Online” Internet Banking
  • FREE Bill Pay service

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$.01 to $100,000.00 5.05% APY 0.10% APY
$100,000.01 or more 1.01% APY 0.10% APY

Available to residents living in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.

* 5.05% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) paid on balances between one penny and $100,000, and 1.01% APY paid on all amounts above $100,000 each cycle the minimum requirements are met. If you do not meet the requirements per cycle, your account will still function as a free checking account earning 0.10% APY; however, it will not receive ATM refunds for that time period. Rates as of 4/4/08. We may change the interest rate and APY at any time after the account is opened. No minimum balance required. “Qualification cycle” means a period beginning one business
day prior to the current statement through one business day prior to the close of the current statement. Deposit minimum of $25 to open account. Available to personal accounts only. No monthly service charge. ** Unlimited ATM refunds if requirements are met.

Platinum Checking

BankNewport's Platinum Checking Account offers all of the benefits that you would expect from a premier checking account, plus a tiered rate of interest that enables you to earn higher returns as your balance grows.

  • High tiered interest rates.
  • Preferred rates on Certificates of Deposit accounts.
  • ½ % interest rate reduction on Home Equity Lines of Credit.
  • Safe Deposit Box, 2” x 5” size, at no charge for one year. Our standard size box gives you the safety of storing your valuables in one location.
  • Waived foreign ATM fees.*
  • FREE custom "Platinum" style checks. Receive all the personally imprinted "Platinum" checks you need at no additional cost.
  • FREE “Focus Online” Internet Banking.
  • FREE Bill Pay service.

*A $15 monthly maintenance fee will be imposed if the total combined balance in up to eight accounts (excluding Go Checking) with the same tax identification number falls below $10,000. Other banks may charge for ATM transactions.

Generations Gold / Generations Gold "50”

How your Generations Gold / Generations Gold "50" Checking Account Works:

  • Open with only $25
  • No minimum balance required to earn interest
  • FREE custom style member checks
  • FREE unlimited check writing
  • No-fee Visa® CheckCard transactions at any convenient location
  • Access your account 24/7 through Touch Tone Telephone Banking
  • FREE "Focus Online" Internet Banking
  • FREE Bill Pay Service
  • Generations Gold membership only $6.95 monthly - Generations Gold "50" (for customers age 50 or over) membership only $4.95 per month

Enjoy an exclusive member package available to Generations Gold / Generations Gold "50" members only! Ask your Customer Service Representatives for details about your special privileges or click here for additional membership benefits.

Sterling Checking

  • FREE 1st Order of Checks
  • FREE ATM/Debit Card
  • FREE Focus Online Internet Banking
  • FREE Bill Pay
  • No Minimum Balance
  • No Monthly Service Fee of $6.00 with direct deposit.
  • No Per Check Fee/Unlimited Check Writing

Regular Checking Account

Our Regular Checking* account is just that, regular, no frills, for those looking for a basic account with no direct deposit requirements and a low minimum balance requirement. $25.00 is the initial deposit needed to open this account

  • FREE first order of checks
  • FREE ATM/Visa® Debit Card
  • FREE Focus Online Banking
  • FREE Bill Pay Service Unlimited check writing
  • Combined hardcopy statements
  • E-Statements

* A maintenance fee of $6.00 will be imposed every statement cycle if the balance in the account falls below $500.00 any day of the cycle.