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Municipal Checking

With our municipal checking account, keep your finances organized and streamlined, whether you’re paying vendors, managing payroll, or investing in local community improvements.

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    Municipal Checking Accounts in Minnesota and Wisconsin

    As a local community bank, Forward Bank understands the specific needs of local governments, schools, and townships in Wisconsin and Minnesota, which is why we offer a specialized Municipal Checking Account tailored to support your unique financial requirements. Our accounts provide secure and flexible solutions, with features like online banking and financial reporting to help you manage public funds effectively.

    Features of municipal checking account:

    • No minimum to open and no monthly fee: Open your account with no minimum balance and enjoy no monthly fees, giving your municipality the freedom to allocate funds where they’re needed most.
    • Interest earning: Grow your funds with interest earned on your balance, with no minimum required to qualify. Interest is posted monthly, providing a steady boost to your account’s value.
    • Transaction limit: Manage up to 250 transactions per month at no cost, with a nominal fee of $0.30 per item for any transactions over the limit, keeping your operations efficient and cost-effective.
    • Free debit card: Access your funds easily and make purchases conveniently with a free debit card, giving you more flexibility in managing day-to-day expenses.
    • Cash management: Enhance your financial operations with our cash management tools, tailored to streamline processes like collections, disbursements, and overall cash flow.
    • Digital banking for business: Stay connected to your finances with our comprehensive digital banking for businesses and municipalities available online or through our mobile app, offering the convenience of managing your accounts anytime, anywhere.

     

    Effective Date: 1/18/2025

    Interst rates for Checking Accounts.
    AccountMinimum to OpenInterest RateAPY**Minimum to Earn APY**
    AccountMunicipal Checking*Minimum to Open$0Interest Rate0.30APY**0.30Minimum to Earn APY**$0
    AccountMunicipal Checking*Minimum to Open$0Interest Rate0.60APY**0.60Minimum to Earn APY**$100,000
    AccountMunicipal Checking*Minimum to Open$0Interest Rate0.75APY**0.75Minimum to Earn APY**$250,000

    These interest rates are subject to change without advance notice.

    APY assumes interest is added to account.

    Term Certificates of Deposit and IRA’s may be subject to early withdrawal penalty.

    **APY=Annual Percentage Yield.

    *Rates could change after account is opened.

    † APY is paid on balances up to, and including, $15,000.00 provided all other account requirements are met for the current statement cycle. For balances $15,000.01 and above, the interest rate and APY of 0.01% will be paid on the portion of your daily balance that is $15,000.00 or greater. If requirements are not met, the interest rate of 0.01% APY will be applied to all balance amounts.

    Moving Municipalities Forward

    Choosing the right municipal checking account is an important decision, and our experienced team at Forward Bank is here to help. We provide personalized guidance and support, ensuring that your municipality has the tools and services needed to manage finances efficiently and effectively.

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