Farmers Trust and Savings Bank

Simple, Secure Checking Built for Everyday Life

Whether this is your first checking account or you’re looking for an account that matches your lifestyle, Farmers Trust and Savings Bank offers a range of personal checking options designed for convenience, flexibility, and hometown service. With online and mobile banking, free eStatements, debit cards, and automatic transfers, managing your money has never been easier.

Serving Earling, Harlan, Woodbine, and surrounding southwest Iowa communities for decades, we are proud to offer “big bank services” with local bank friendliness.

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What Do I Need to Open an Account?

Opening a checking account at Farmers Trust and Savings Bank is simple. Please bring:

  • Valid ID (driver’s license or state-issued ID)
  • Proof of current address (utility bill or pay stub if ID address is outdated)
  • Social Security Number
  • $100 minimum deposit to open most checking accounts (Farmers Premier excluded)
  • For joint checking accounts: required documents for each person

Our Personal Checking Accounts

Choosing the right checking account is an important part of managing your money, and Farmers Trust and Savings Bank makes it simple. We offer several account options designed for different stages of life—no matter if you’re a teenager opening your first account, a family looking for everyday banking, or someone who wants to earn interest on higher balances. Each account includes helpful features like online banking, mobile banking, debit card access, and optional eStatements, so you can manage your finances quickly, safely, and conveniently.

  • $100.00 deposit required to open (except Farmers Premier)
  • No minimum balance required (except Farmers Premier)

Below are the account options available:

Student Checking Account

Perfect for high school and full-time college students up to age 22.

  • Must be a high school student or a full-time college student
  • Converts to an Advantage account after eligibility ends
  • Must enroll in eStatements to avoid service fees
  • Paper statements: $3 monthly service fee (no check images)
  • Free debit card with unlimited ATM withdrawals
  • First order of wallet checks is free

Regular Checking

A flexible, straightforward checking account for everyday needs.

  • $4 monthly service charge for paper statements
  • $0.10 debit item fee per transaction
  • Earn $0.02 credit back for each $100 average collected balance
  • All fees waived with eStatements
  • Check images included with monthly statements

NOW Checking (Interest-Bearing over $1,000)

Ideal for customers who keep a higher average daily balance.

  • Consumer checking accounts only (sole proprietors allowed)
  • No LLCs, partnerships, or corporations
  • Maintain $1,000 minimum daily balance to avoid fees
  • If the balance falls below $1,000 on any day:
    • $10 service charge + $0.10 per debit item fee
  • Bill Pay fees waived
  • Check images included with statements

Century Checking (Interest-Bearing over $1,000)

A premium account with added benefits.

  • Consumer accounts only
  • $8 monthly service charge ($6 if age 55+)
  • Free wallet checks
  • Debit card fees waived
  • Five free money orders per month
  • Free 3x5 safe deposit box (based on availability)
  • Monthly service charge waived with a combined $25,000 in total deposits and/or loans under the same Social Security number
  • Check images included with monthly statements

Advantage Checking

Simple, convenient, and paperless.

  • Free eStatements
  • Paper statements: $3 monthly service fee (no check images)

Farmers Premier Checking (Tiered Interest-Bearing)

Designed for customers who maintain a higher balance and want maximum value.

  • $2,500 minimum opening deposit
  • $9 monthly service charge
  • Free wallet checks
  • Debit card fees waived
  • Free 3x5 safe deposit box (upon availability)
  • Monthly service charge waived with $99,999 in total deposits and/or loans under the same Social Security number
  • Check images included with monthly statements

Banking Features to Make Life Easier

Free eStatements

Fast, secure, and easily accessible through online banking.

Online & Mobile Banking

Manage your money anytime, anywhere.

  • Check balances
  • Mobile deposits
  • Transfer funds
  • Pay bills
  • Set up alerts
  • View eStatements

Debit MasterCard®

Use your debit card anywhere a Debit MasterCard is accepted.

  • Automatically deducts purchases from your checking account
  • Access cash at ATMs from your checking and/or savings account

Identity Theft Protection

Keeping your account and personal information safe is our highest priority. Farmers Trust & Savings Bank partners with SHAZAM, our trusted debit card processor, to provide an added layer of security through Mastercard Identity Check.

When you make an online purchase, and both the merchant and Farmers Trust & Savings Bank participate in Mastercard Identity Check, you may be asked to complete a quick extra authentication step. This helps confirm that you, not someone else, are using your card, reducing fraud and keeping your money protected.

Automatic Transfers

We can set up automatic transfers between your accounts to help you:

  • Save money without thinking about it
  • Make loan payments on time
  • Simplify your monthly financial routine

Direct Deposit

Direct Deposit makes managing your money easier and safer:

  • Instant access to your paycheck
  • No waiting in line
  • Reduces risk of lost or stolen checks
  • Set up deposit alerts through online or mobile banking

To enroll, request a payroll direct deposit form from your employer. You’ll need our routing number and your account number.

Here’s What Puts the Trust in Farmers Trust and Savings Bank

  • Family-owned bank since 1892
  • Three convenient locations: Earling, Harlan, and Woodbine
  • Staff who live locally and actively support the community
  • Competitive rates on loans and deposits
  • Friendly, personalized service you can count on

We’re here to help guide you toward the right accounts and financial tools for your goals.

Open Your Checking Account Today

Whether you’re a student, saver, or someone who wants the easiest way to manage daily spending, we have a checking option for you. We’re proud to serve you with hometown bank care and modern banking convenience.

Visit any Farmers Trust and Savings Bank location or call us today to get started.

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