Brite Money overview
Brite Money checking gives you the everyday convenience of a checking account while helping your balance earn interest. There’s no minimum opening balance and balances of $1,000 or more can earn interest, accrued daily, which is paid at the end of the month. Plus, you’ll have access to convenient banking features like online and mobile banking, mobile deposit, bill pay, unlimited check writing, card management, and a Visa® debit card. Maintain a $1,000 minimum daily balance to waive the monthly maintenance fee.
Highlights
Brite Money features
Brite Money perks
- Earn interest on your checking balance while keeping your money available for everyday spending
- No minimum opening balance, making it easy to get started
- Mobile and online banking access lets you manage your account wherever you are
- Mobile Deposit makes it easy to deposit eligible checks without visiting a branch
- Visa Debit Card® and Card Management give you convenient access to your money and tools to manage your card
- Online Bill Pay and unlimited check writing give you multiple ways to pay
Things to consider
- To waive the monthly maintenance fee you must maintain a $1,000 minimum daily balance
- If you fall below the daily balance, you'll be required to pay a $10 monthly maintenance fee
- Interest is tiered on balances of $1,000 or more, so the amount you keep in your account can affect your earnings
- The interest rate is variable and may change after the account is opened
- Paper statements are available for a fee each statement cycle, with no fee for customers age 62 or better
This account could be a great fit if you...
- Keep at least $1,000 in your checking account
- Want to earn interest without opening a separate account
- Like having immediate access to your money
- Use checking as your primary everyday account
- Want your money working even between purchases
Getting started is easy
- Open your account: Open a Brite Money checking account online by clicking the button bekow, or open an account at your local Bank CMG branch.
- Maintain your balance: Keep at least $1,000 in your checking account to begin earning tiered interest.
- Earn as you bank: Continue using your account like normal while your balance accrues interest daily and is paid at the end of each month.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Maintain at least a $1,000 balance to begin earning tiered interest.
Maintain $1,000 minimum daily balance to waive the monthly maintenance fee, otherwise it's $10 per month.
Interest is paid monthly using tiered balance ranges, allowing higher balances to earn higher rates.
Yes. You'll have access to Bank CMG's online banking, mobile banking, mobile deposit, alerts, and other digital banking features.
No. There is no minimum opening balance for Brite Money Checking.
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