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Earn 4.33% APY* with High-Yield Checking

Finally, a checking account
that works as hard as you

Earn up to 4.33% APY*with High-Yield Checking

Your money should work harder. With Advantage Checking, you can earn competitive interest on your everyday balance—while enjoying the flexibility of a checking account.

  • Open Online in Minutes
  • No Complicated Requirements
  • High-Yield Earnings on Your Balance

Earn the easy way - no complicated hoops to jump through

Advantage Checking

The Features You Need

  • Visa Debit Card

  • Digital Wallets

  • Mobile & Online Banking

  • Bill Pay

  • Mobile Check Deposit1

  • Zelle®

Why Advantage Checking?

  • Earn up to 4.33% APY*

  • No complicated requirements

  • Open your account online in minutes

  • Easily avoid the $10 monthly service charge.

What you'll need to open your Advantage Checking account:

To apply for a checking or savings account, you will need the following information for each account owner:

  • Social Security Number
  • Driver's license or State ID
  • Home address
  • Email address
  • If you want to transfer money from an account at another bank, you will also need the account information and routing number.
Hillcrest Bank online banking on mobile with debit card

High-Yield Advantage Checking FAQs

What is a high-yield checking account?

A high-yield checking account allows you to earn interest on your everyday balance, often by meeting simple monthly requirements. For Advantage Checking, the requirements to earn 4.33% APY* on balances up to $35,000 are:

  1. Use Online Statements
  2. Deposit at least $1,000 OR maintain a minimum daily balance of $1,000 per statement cycle
  3. Make at least 20 debit card purchases per statement cycle
*4.33% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on balances up to $35,000 per statement cycle when all of the following conditions are met: 1) Enrolled in online statements 2) Have at least $1,000 in deposits or a $1,000 minimum daily balance per statement cycle 3) Make at least 20 debit card purchases per statement cycle. Balances above $35,000 earn 0.25% APY. If conditions are not met, the entire balance in the account earns 0.25% APY per statement cycle. Rate is subject to change after account opening and without notice.

1Please refer to the Electronic Funds Transfer Agreement and Disclosure for a definition of pre-authorized debits.
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