VIP Checking

Personal checking with added features and benefits. 

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Get all of the basics you need in a personal checking account, with some additional features and benefits. Our VIP Checking account gives you a little something more from your account, with extras such as automatic ATM fee refunds* and free notary services.

Checking account features include:

  • ATM fee refunds and free Western ATMs*
  • Identity theft protection
  • Overdraft protection and instant credit**

Compare your checking account options.***

Account Features

Free Checking

VIP Checking

VIP Plus Checking

Future Checking

Account Summary Basic checking, without a minimum monthly balance requirement. All of the checking account basics, with added features and benefits. A checking account with the most features and benefits. A checking account designed for account holders age 17 or younger.
Minimum Opening Deposit $50 $50 $50 $50
Monthly Minimum Balance and Related Requirements None $500 or maintain a $5,000 balance in loans and deposits $10,000 balance in deposit accounts combined, or $25,000 balance in loans and deposits combined None
Monthly Service Fee None $10 monthly fee if balance falls below minimum balance requirement at any time in the month $10 monthly fee if balance falls below minimum balance requirement at any time in the month None
Interest None Interest compounded and credited monthly Interest compounded and credited monthly Interest compounded and credited monthly
Number of Free Western Gift Cards Per Year 5 10 10 5
Additional features and benefits
ATM Fee Refunds Yes Yes Yes Yes
Free Western Checks Yes Yes Yes Yes
$10 Discount on Other Check Designs or Duplicates Yes Yes Yes Yes
Free Initial Western Debit Card or Western ATM Card Yes Yes Yes Yes
Overdraft Protection/Instant Credit (if approved) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Free Online Banking, Mobile Banking, Mobile Deposit, and Standard Bill Pay Yes Yes Yes Yes
Free Identity Theft Protection Yes Yes Yes Yes
Free Official Bank Checks, Money Orders, and Notary Service Yes Yes
No Annual Fee on Approved Instant Credit Yes
No Fee for Stop Payments Yes
No Processing Fee on Consumer Loans Yes
No Processing Fee on Home Equity Loans Yes

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