Brite Start overview
Brite Start checking is a simple, convenient account designed to cover your everyday banking needs, without monthly maintenance fees or a minimum opening balance. The account includes online and mobile banking, mobile deposit, a Visa® debit card, online bill pay, unlimited check writing, card management, and free eStatements, giving you easy access to the tools you need to manage your money wherever you are.
Highlights
Brite Start features
Brite Start perks
- Simple everyday checking for managing your regular spending, deposits and bills
- No minimum opening balance, so it’s easy to get started
- No monthly maintenance fee, with no balance or transaction requirements to meet
- Bank from virtually anywhere with Online Banking, Mobile Banking and Mobile Deposit
- Multiple ways to pay with a Visa Debit Card®, Online Bill Pay and unlimited check writing
- Manage your debit card from your phone with Card Management
Things to consider
- Brite Start Checking does not earn interest. If earning interest on the money you keep in checking is important to you, consider one of Bank CMG’s interest-earning checking options: Brite Money or Brite Future
- Paper statements are available for a fee each statement cycle. There is no paper statement fee for customers age 62 or better
- This account does not include debit card rewards. Customers interested in earning rewards on debit card purchases may want to consider Brite Rewards Checking
- Money orders and cashier’s checks are not included at no charge with Brite Start Checking
This account could be a great fit if you…
- Want a straightforward checking account
- Don't want monthly maintenance fees
- Prefer no minimum daily balance
- Need a dependable account for everyday spending
Get started in just 3 steps
Ready for easy, no-strings access to your money? Opening an account is easy.
- Open your account: Open a Brite Start checking account online by clicking the button below, or open an account at your nearest Bank CMG branch.
- Start banking: Use your debit card, set up direct deposit, pay bills, and manage your money through online and mobile banking.
- Bank with confidence: Enjoy simple everyday banking backed by the personalized service of Bank CMG.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’re here to help! Find answers to your everyday banking questions.
No. Brite Start Checking has no monthly maintenance fee.
No. There is no minimum balance required to open the account and no minimum daily balance requirement.
Yes. Your Brite Start Checking account includes a Bank CMG debit card for everyday purchases and ATM access.
Yes. You'll have access to online banking, mobile banking, mobile deposit, transfers, bill pay, and account alerts.
Brite Start is ideal for anyone looking for a simple, dependable checking account without monthly maintenance fees or balance requirements.
Resources
All about Brite Start checking
Getting started with the Bank CMG mobile app
