Life changes fast. Your checking account should keep up.

At First Bank, checking accounts are simple. Opening an account is easy. And switching comes with a Bonus. Open your account in minutes, online or at a branch in Missouri, Illinois, California, or Kansas, and get easy  access to eBanking and a First Bank Debit Mastercard®. Manage your money instantly: pay bills, deposit checks, transfer balances, and save with confidence. 
 

Meet the requirements and complete these simple steps for the Bonus Offers:†,1,2,3

  • Open a new Icon, Inspire, or Imagine Checking account and use promo code SWITCH2FB.
  • Ensure that Direct Deposits totaling the amounts below post to your account within 60 days of account opening:
    • Icon Checking $500 Bonus1: Total of $5,000 or more
    • Inspire Checking $300 Bonus2: Total of $500 or more
    • Imagine Checking $100 Bonus3: Total of $300 or more
  • Enroll in eBanking within 60 days of account opening.
  • Make 10 or more debit card purchases within 90 days of account opening.

Now find the checking account that matches your financial goals! Whether you want premium benefits, everyday flexibility, or a fresh start, explore Icon, Inspire, and Imagine Checking, and open the account that moves you forward, Bonus included.

Icon Checking

Be Iconic: Unlock a $500 Bonus†1

Choose Icon Checking and pair elevated everyday banking with our highest Bonus. It’s a smart financial move that pays you back from day one. Open your account with just $100.00 and unlock a premium checking account experience built to help your money work harder. You’ll earn up to 2.60% APY* with competitive interest rates, plus options to avoid the Monthly Maintenance Fee.

Inspire Checking

Get Inspired and Receive a $300 Bonus†2

From daily purchases to bigger financial plans, Inspire Checking keeps you dreaming, doing, and confidently moving forward. Open your account with just $100.00 and step into a smoother everyday banking experience, powered by the First Bank Onyx Debit Mastercard® with higher daily limits and intuitive 24/7 digital tools that put your money right at your fingertips through eBanking and our mobile app. And with simple ways to avoid the Monthly Maintenance Fee, it’s a smart choice for keeping your finances moving in the right direction. 

Imagine Checking

Imagine What’s Possible, Starting with a $100 Bonus†3

Whether you’re just getting started or starting fresh, Imagine Checking gives you the foundation to grow your finances. With intuitive digital eBanking tools at your fingertips, interest earnings up to 2.60% APY** that build your balance, and no Overdraft Fees to worry about, Imagine Checking keeps your everyday banking simple, calm, and in your control. Open your account with just $25.00 and discover a checking experience built for possibility. 

Icon Checking

Inspire Checking

Imagine Checking

Account Details
Perfect for those who prefer to maintain a large balance in a checking account and enjoy earning a premium interest rate on balances up to $100,000. Perfect for your everyday banking needs, Inspire Checking offers convenience and flexibility. Imagine Checking is perfect for those who prefer not to maintain large balances in a checking account while earning a premium interest rate on balances up to $1,000. 
Bonus Offers
$500†1
$300†2
$100†3
Earns Interest
Earn up to
2.60% APY*
Earn up to
2.60% APY**
Minimum Opening Deposit
$100.00 $100.00 $25.00
Monthly Maintenance Fee
$25.004 $10.005 $5.006
Free First Bank Debit Mastercard®
First Bank Onyx Debit Mastercard First Bank Onyx Debit Mastercard First Bank Flex Debit Mastercard7
Eligible for Overdraft Privilege Service†
Free eBanking, Mobile Banking, Mobile Deposit, and eStatements
Free Paper Statements with Check Images
Free Standard Checks
Receive two free standard check orders every 365 days from account opening date. Checks are not offered with Imagine Checking.
Free Cashier's Checks and Money Orders
Four free Cashier's Checks or Money Orders in a monthly analysis/statement period.
No ATM Withdrawal Fee or Surcharge Fee at Allpoint® Network ATMs Worldwide‡
Non-First Bank ATM Withdrawal Fee
You will not be charged a Non-First Bank ATM Withdrawal Fee at ATMs operated by other banks (domestic and international), and you will also receive an automatic reversal of up to $10.00 of other banks' ATM Surcharge Fees per analysis/statement period.

Icon Checking

Inspire Checking

Imagine Checking

Account Details Perfect for those who prefer to maintain a large balance in a checking account and enjoy earning a premium interest rate on balances up to $100,000. Perfect for your everyday banking needs, Inspire Checking offers convenience and flexibility. Imagine Checking is perfect for those who prefer not to maintain large balances in a checking account while earning a premium interest rate on balances up to $1,000. 
Bonus Offers
$500†1
$300†2
$100†3
Earns Interest Earn up to
2.60% APY*
Earn up to
2.60% APY**
Minimum Opening Deposit $100.00 $100.00 $25.00
Monthly Maintenance Fee $25.004 $10.005 $5.006
Free First Bank Debit Mastercard® First Bank Onyx Debit Mastercard First Bank Onyx Debit Mastercard First Bank Flex Debit Mastercard7
Eligible for Overdraft Privilege Service†
Free eBanking, Mobile Banking, Mobile Deposit, and eStatements
Free Paper Statements with Check Images
Free Standard Checks Receive two free standard check orders every 365 days from account opening date. Checks are not offered with Imagine Checking.
Free Cashier's Checks and Money Orders Four free Cashier's Checks or Money Orders in a monthly analysis/statement period.
No ATM Withdrawal Fee or Surcharge Fee at Allpoint® Network ATMs Worldwide‡
Non-First Bank ATM Withdrawal Fee You will not be charged a Non-First Bank ATM Withdrawal Fee at ATMs operated by other banks (domestic and international), and you will also receive an automatic reversal of up to $10.00 of other banks' ATM Surcharge Fees per analysis/statement period.