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Checking for Military

First Citizens has a long-standing commitment to serving military officers and enlisted personnel throughout our history – especially in 1939, when we were the first bank in the United States to open an office on a military base.  Today, we’re proud to offer customized packages of specially priced accounts and services, credit assistance and worldwide access for military personnel and their families.

Liberty ClassicSM Checking

Liberty Classic Checking is available to active-duty military personnel, full-time Reserve members and full-time Guard members.  With direct deposit of payroll and a low minimum initial deposit, you are also able to access free Personal Online Services with Bill Pay.

Other features include:

  • No minimum balance requirements, no monthly service charges and unlimited check writing as long as direct deposit of your payroll is maintained with First Citizens.

  • Free first order of specially designed checks, plus a discount on future orders of military account checks.

  • Visa® Check Card, for immediate access to the funds in your Liberty Classic account virtually anywhere in the world where Visa cards are accepted.

  • No First Citizens ATM fees on the first two non-First Citizens ATM transactions each statement cycle.1

  • Overdraft protection is available for those who qualify.

  • Unsecured installment loan up to $1,000.

  • Vehicle loan up to $15,000.

  • Access to the First Citizens Military Savings account with tiered interest rates.

  • 1 1/2% rebate (up to $200) for balances transferred from non-First Citizens credit card accounts to your First Citizens Visa Credit Card.

Liberty AdvantageSM Checking

Liberty Advantage Checking is available to officers and full time non-commissioned officers. With direct deposit of payroll and a low minimum initial deposit, you are also able to access free Personal Online Services with Bill Pay.

Other features include:

  • No minimum balance requirements, no monthly service charges and unlimited check writing as long as direct deposit of your payroll is maintained with First Citizens.

  • Free first order of specially designed checks, plus a discount on future orders of military account checks.

  • Visa® Check Card, which gives you immediate access to the funds in your Liberty Advantage account virtually anywhere in the world where Visa cards are accepted.

  • No First Citizens ATM fees on the first five non-First Citizens ATM transactions each statement cycle. 1

  • Overdraft protection is available for those who qualify.

  • $500 toward the origination fee on a First Citizens mortgage.

  • Access to the First Citizens Military Savings account with tiered interest rates.

  • 1 1/2% rebate (up to $200) for balances transferred from non-First Citizens credit card accounts to your First Citizens Visa Credit Card.

 
Account openings and credit are subject to Bank approval. Normal credit approval applies.
1 Service fees may apply for transactions at non-First Citizens ATMs.
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