Checking

Choose the account that's right for you and enjoy everyday banking convenience while saving money.

Classic Relationship Checking

More than just checking, the Classic Checking account is an interest-bearing account with value added extras. Maintain a minimum daily balance of $20,000 in checking, savings, money market and CDs and we'll waive the $12 monthly maintenance fee. Plus, you'll receive free checks, and more.

See Relationship Banking for details.  

Free Checking

Extra benefits give your account added value:

• Free unlimited Internet banking
• Free unlimited Bill Pay
• Overdraft Protection is available from your statement savings account.
• Imaged checks for easy reference and storage.
• Express (debit) Card for purchases anywhere MasterCard^® is accepted or make withdrawals at ATMs displaying Cirrus or NYCE logos.
• ATM card with no annual fee and unlimited free withdrawals at Berkshire Bank ATMs and no surcharge at any SUM Network ATM. A $2.00 foreign ATM fee will be charged for withdrawals at non-Berkshire Bank ATMs.
• Bank by phone with Telephone Banking to access account information and transfer funds 24 hours a day.
• Easy to read Telephone Banking to access account information and transfer funds 24 hours a day.
• Easy-to-read combined statement.
• Deposits Fully Insured.

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NOW Checking

Write an unlimited number of checks and earn a variable rate of interest.

ACCOUNT STRUCTURE
Minimum Balance (to avoid service charge)	$750
Monthly Service Charge (below minimum balance)	$7
Per Check Charge	$0

Ways to avoid service charges:

• Maintain a $750 daily balance
• Enroll in a Relationship Banking Program

Extra benefits give your account added value:

• Overdraft Protection is available from your statement savings.
• Imaged checks for easy reference and storage.
• Express (debit) Card for purchases anywhere MasterCard^® is accepted or make withdrawals at ATMs displaying Cirrus or NYCE logos.
• ATM card with no annual fee and unlimited free withdrawals at Berkshire Bank ATMs and no surcharge at any SUM Network ATM. A $2.00 foreign ATM fee will be charged for withdrawals at non-Berkshire Bank ATMs.
• Bank by phone with Telephone Banking to access account information and transfer funds 24 hours a day.
• Easy-to-read combined statement.
• Deposits Fully Insured.

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