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Interest Checking

Interest Checking

Grow Your Balance While You Bank - Checking That Earns Interest in Pennsylvania, New York, & New Jersey

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Earn Interest on Every Dollar You Keep in Checking

Most checking accounts pay nothing. Interest Checking from PSBT turns your everyday account into an earning account, giving you the liquidity of checking with growth potential typically reserved for savings. Your balance earns variable interest with no minimum requirement, so whether you keep $100 or $10,000, your money works for you. Unlike high-yield checking accounts requiring 10+ debit transactions monthly or complex activity rules, PSBT keeps it straightforward: maintain a $1,000 average daily balance1 or set up direct deposit, and your $5 monthly service charge is returned. Access your money whenever you need it with unlimited deposits, unlimited withdrawals2, 55,000+ fee-free ATMs nationwide, and 24/7 mobile banking. Visit any of our 40 regional branches or get in touch to open your account with just $25.

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Why Choose Interest Checking?

Why Choose Interest Checking?

Earn Interest on Any Balance

No minimum balance required to earn interest. Whether you keep $100.00 or $10,000.00 in your account, every dollar earns variable APY. Your money works for you without requiring you to maintain high balances. Interest is compounded and credited monthly and is based on the daily balance3 method

Simple Requirements With No Activity Quotas

Unlike some high-yield checking accounts that may require 10+ debit card transactions monthly, PSBT Interest Checking keeps requirements straightforward. Just maintain a $1,000.00 average daily balance1 or use direct deposit to get your monthly service charge returned. No transaction counting, no debit card quotas, no complicated hoops.

Keep Full Checking Account Liquidity

Access your money whenever you need it with unlimited deposits and unlimited withdrawals2. Unlike savings accounts that restrict transactions or CDs that lock up funds, Interest Checking gives you complete flexibility while still earning interest.

Regional Branch Access Digital Banking

Get the best of both worlds: 40 full-service branches across Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey, where you can talk to a banker face-to-face, plus complete digital banking with mobile app, online banking, mobile check deposit, and Zelle transfers.

55,000 Surcharge-Free ATMs Nationwide

Access cash coast to coast through the Allpoint network. Withdraw money at major retailers, pharmacies, and thousands of convenient locations without paying ATM surcharges.

Community Bank Personal Service

PSBT has served Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey communities for over a century. You’re not identified just by your account number, like at a massive national bank—you’re a valued customer at a regional institution that knows your name and understands local banking needs.

What You Get With Your Account

Unlimited Transactions
No limits on deposits and withdrawals. Daily debit card transaction limit is 25.

Free MasterCard® Debit Card
Enhanced benefits and worldwide acceptance

55,000+ Surcharge-Free ATMs
Allpoint® network access nationwide

Free Person-to-Person Payments
Send money instantly with Zelle®

Free Online & Mobile Banking
24/7 account management from any device

Free Credit Monitoring
Track your credit score at no cost

Mobile Check Deposit
Deposit checks from your phone

Electronic Statements
Free paperless statements; $2.00 for paper if preferred

Low $25.00 Minimum Opening
Easy to get started online

Interest Checking Account Specifications

Account Feature Details
Interest Rate (APY) Variable APY; rates may change at bank's discretion. View rates
Minimum Balance to Earn Interest None- earn interest on any balance. Interest is compounded and credited monthly and is based on the daily balance3 method
Minimum Opening Deposit $25.00
Monthly Service Charge $5.00 if average daily balance1 falls below $1,000.00
How to Avoid the Fee Maintain a $1,000.00 average daily balance1 OR set up a recurring direct deposit
Transaction Limits Unlimited deposits and withdrawals2
ATM Access 55,000+ surcharge-free ATMs nationwide (Allpoint network)
How to Open Visit any of 40 branches or get in touch online
Branch Locations 40 branches across Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey

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Two Ways to Get Your Monthly Service Charge Returned

We charge a $5 monthly service charge, but we return it when you meet simple requirements. Choose the option that works best for your banking habits:

Option 1: Keep $1,000 Average Daily Balance
If your account maintains an average daily balance1 of $1,000 or more during the statement period, we'll return your $5 monthly service charge. Average daily balance1 is calculated by adding the principal in your account each day of the period and dividing by the number of days in the period.

Option 2: Use Direct Deposit
Set up recurring direct deposit and we'll automatically return your $5 monthly service charge. Any of these count as qualifying direct deposits:

  • Employer payroll deposits
  • Social Security benefits
  • Pension payments
  • Government benefit payments

Which option is better? Direct deposit users get their fee returned automatically every month without thinking about balance levels. But if you don't use direct deposit and naturally keep around $1,000 in checking, the balance option works just as well.

Who Benefits Most from Interest Checking?

People Who Keep Money in Checking
If you maintain checking balances above $1,000 as a cash cushion, emergency fund, or just because that's where your money sits between bills, Interest Checking puts those dollars to work. Why earn 0% when you can earn interest on money you were keeping in checking anyway?

Direct Deposit Recipients
Get your paycheck, Social Security, or pension via direct deposit and your $5 monthly service charge is returned automatically. You earn interest on your balance and never pay a monthly fee.

People Who Want Liquidity Over Lock-Up
Savings accounts and CDs restrict access or penalize withdrawals. Interest Checking gives you access to your money while still earning interest. Move funds whenever you need them without worrying about transaction limits2 or early withdrawal penalties.

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Interest Checking FAQs

How much interest will I earn on Interest Checking?

Interest Checking earns a variable APY that may change at the bank's discretion. There's no minimum balance required to earn interest—you earn on every dollar you keep in the account. Contact us or visit psbt.com/Learn/Resources/Deposit-Rates for current rates and annual percentage yields.

How is Interest Checking different from a savings account?

Interest Checking gives you unlimited withdrawals and deposits with no transaction limits, while savings accounts restrict how often you can move money. You get checking account liquidity with interest-earning potential—perfect if you want growth without locking up your funds.

What do I need to do to get my monthly service charge returned?

Keep a $1,000 average daily balance1 OR set up recurring direct deposit. Meet either requirement and we'll return your $5 monthly service charge. You don't need to do both—just pick whichever fits your banking style.

Can I open Interest Checking online?

Interest Checking accounts are opened at our branches or by getting in touch online at psbt.com/Get-in-Touch/Deposit-Accounts. A banker will walk you through the process and answer any questions about the account.

Are there any transaction limits on Interest Checking?

No. Make as many deposits and withdrawals2 as you need. Unlike some high-yield checking accounts that require 10+ debit transactions monthly, PSBT Interest Checking has no activity quotas or transaction limits.

Where can I use my debit card without ATM fees?

You have access to 55,000+ surcharge-free ATMs nationwide through the Allpoint network. Find ATMs at major retailers, pharmacies, and other locations coast to coast.

What counts as direct deposit?

Employer payroll, Social Security benefits, pension payments, and government benefits all qualify as recurring direct deposit for monthly service charge return purposes.

Is my money safe in Interest Checking?

Yes. Peoples Security Bank & Trust is a Member FDIC institution. Your deposits are insured up to applicable FDIC limits, currently $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

Ready to Start Earning Interest on Your Checking?


Complete this quick form, CHAT with us, call us at 1.844.PSBT.NOW, or stop by any of our community offices across Pennsylvania, New York or New Jersey to speak with a banker today.

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DISCLOSURES*

(1) Average daily balance is calculated by adding the principal in the account for each day of the period and dividing that figure by the number of days in the period.

(2) Debit cards are limited to 25 transactions per day.

(3) Daily balance method applies a daily periodic rate to the principal in the account each day. Interest begins to accrue on the business day you deposit non-cash items (for example, checks). Please contact us for current rates and annual percentage yields (APYs).

To view current rates, click here.

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