Heritage Community Bank
Category: Checking Accounts- fhuff- 6:12 pm/ December 25, 2009Sometimes it pays to look for bank deals at small community banks. Heritage Community Bank in New Jersey has a Rewards Checking account with a 3.51% annual percentage yield (APY). Details of the free checking account include:
- Unlimited refunds of ATM fees
- No monthly fees
- No minimum balance
- Unlimited check writing
- Minimum opening deposit of $50
- Free online banking and billpay
To qualify for the 3.51% APY and refunds of ATM fees during each billing cycle, you must make one direct deposit or ACH auto debit, make 10 debit card point of sale transactions, receive e-statements, and access online banking once.
The 3.51% APY applies to balances of up to $25,000. Checking account balances over $25,000 earn 1.01% APY. If you don’t meet the qualifications for the account, your money earns a 0.25% APY.
Other bank deals at Heritage Community Bank include a Free Checking account that has no minimum balance, no fees, and unlimited check writing. The checking account allows up to $15 in non-Heritage network ATM fees to be refunded. Direct deposit, free online banking with bill pay, and free toll-free banking also are available.
This account is a New Jersey Consumer Checking Account (NJCC). The NJCC accounts are set up to provide New Jersey residents with low-cost, low-volume basic checking services.

