Commercial Checking

First Bank & Trust serves the business community through a series of specialized business accounts which offer a variety of attractive benefits with reduced charges.

Each commercial banking relationship is maintained by a team of banking professionals led by an individual experienced banker. Over time, we get to know your business and have the ability to respond quickly to your changing needs.

Commercial Account

Wholesalers, distributors, manufacturers and many service companies form the backbone of the business community. The Commercial Account at First Bank & Trust meets the needs of these companies through low cost and efficient service.

Commercial Checking Account Service Charges

Commercial Checking Account Service Charges
Amount to Open Any amount
Maintenance $15.00 per month
Deposits $.60 per deposit
Checks Deposited $.13 per check
Check Writing $.21 per check
Currency Ordered No Charge
Currency Deposited No Charge
Coin 2%
Returns and Overdrafts $25.00 per item
Extended Overdraft Fee $5.00 for each business day, beginning with the sixth consecutive day the account balance is below zero.
Domestic Funds Transfer via Wire $20.00
International Funds Transfer via Wire $35.00
Stop Payments $25.00 per order
Telephone Transfers No Charge
Telephone Balance/Account Inquiries No Charge
Earnings Credit Competitive Market Rate
Reserve Requirement 10 percent
FDIC No greater than FDIC premium charged to bank

Commercial Checking Benefits

  • Earnings Credit -- Collected balances in your Commercial Checking Account earn at the Competitive Market Rate -- higher than the formula used by many other financial institutions. Frequently, this is more than enough to offset all charges.
  • Internet Banking -- 24-hour reporting and treasury management services with state-of-the-art security protocol.

Business NOW Account

If you fit the special category of Not-For-Profit, Sole Proprietorship or Husband-Wife Partnership, a Business NOW Account could be perfect for you. With a minimum balance of just $1,000, you qualify to earn interest on this business account.

Commercial Credit Services

  • Revolving lines of credit
  • Equipment term loans
  • Real estate term loans
  • Construction loans
  • Not-for-profit financing
  • Letters of Credit
  • SBA guaranteed loans and SBA 504 program loans
  • Industrial revenue bonds
  • Business acquisition financing
  • Condo (public)

First Bank & Trust commercial bankers are available to meet with you at your office to review cash management and lending opportunities.

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