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Personal Checking

A checking account is the core of your financial planning. It is where your money is deposited, your bills are paid from and the type of account that requires the most flexibility.  That is why, at The Berkshire Bank, we offer you checking account options that provide you with the value, ease and convenience you need.  Having your checking account with The Berkshire Bank also provides you the added security of knowing that your money is protected by the maximum insurance allowable under FDIC regulations.

Regular Checking

Blue Ribbon Checking

NOW Checking

Premier Checking

Money Market Checking

60 & Better Checking

Golden Link Checking

Basic Banking Checking

New Jersey Consumer Checking 

For full details on all our products and services, please consult our Account Agreement and Disclosures and our Schedule of Fees and Service Charges


Regular Checking

With a Regular Checking account from The Berkshire Bank you can pay bills with ease. What’s more, if you keep the daily minimum balance requirement, there is no monthly maintenance fee. 

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Blue Ribbon Checking

Looking for the best of both worlds?  Why not try our linked Blue Ribbon Checking and Blue Ribbon Savings account.  By opening a highly competitive Blue Ribbon Savings account linked to a Blue Ribbon Checking account, you can create a simple way to handle your daily banking needs while earning interest. 

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NOW Checking

With a NOW Checking account, you can earn interest on your account with no monthly maintenance fee, as long as the minimum daily balance is maintained. Take advantage of the convenience of The Berkshire Bank NOW Checking account. For additional convenience, why not arrange a direct deposit? Your money will be available to you at the opening of business on your scheduled deposit day.


 NOW Checking           Rate         APY*       
 $1,500 to $24,999 0.35% 0.35%
 $25,000 and over 0.50% 0.50%

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Premier Checking

Our Premier Checking account is one where you can write a limited number of checks, and avoid a monthly maintenance fee, while maintaining balances in your related accounts.

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Money Market Checking

Earn competitive rates while enjoying limited access to your funds.  The Berkshire Bank Money Market account is an interest bearing account with limited check writing privileges, imaged statements, and competitive pricing.

Money MarketRate  APY*
 $2,500 to $24,999                0.30% 0.30%
 $25,000 to $49,999              0.40% 0.40%
 $50,000 to $99,999              0.50% 0.50%
 $100,000 and above             1.00% 1.01%

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60 & Better Checking

This account is specifically designed for persons 60 years and better offering the flexibility of a checking account with the added benefit of no monthly maintenance fee.

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Golden Link Checking

A Golden Link Checking account must be opened by customers who wish to open a Golden Link Savings account.  To open a Golden Link Checking account you must maintain a daily balance of $5,000 in the checking account to avoid any monthly maintenance fees.

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Basic Banking Checking

This cost saving account offers you all the time-saving benefits of electronic banking in addition to convenient branches and ATM locations.  This account is available only to New York State residents.  If you open a Basic Banking Checking account you may not have any other transactional account with the Bank or any other financial institution.

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New Jersey Consumer Checking

This type of account, available for individuals, families, or households, provides a cost saving account that offers you all of the time saving benefits of electronic banking in addition to convenient branch and ATM locations. This account is available only to residents of New Jersey.  If you open a New Jersey Consumer Checking account you may not have any other transactional account with the Bank or any other financial institution.  

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Terms and Conditions

Rates valid as of April 29th, 2008
Rates and offers are subject to change or may be modified or withdrawn at any time and without notice. 
APY refers to Annual Percentage Yield*
Certain restrictions may apply.
Fees may reduce earnings on accounts.
Early withdrawal from some accounts, if permitted, may be subject to a penalty.

For full details on all our products and services, please consult our Account Agreement and Disclosures and our Schedule of Fees and Service Charges




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