Apply Now Fifth Third Preferred Account
This high-yield checking account1 is part of our Preferred Program, which offers comprehensive financial solutions with dedicated, personalized service along with exclusive products, pricing, and rates.
The Preferred Checking account is a premier checking account designed to improve the return on your money compared to a traditional checking account. You will earn higher yield checking interest rates without having to move money from your checking to a savings account.
- High-yield interest on checking balances. View Rates1
- Complimentary Fifth Third Identity Alert℠2: an advanced defense system that helps keep your personal information safe from the major types of identity theft and includes automatic daily credit monitoring3 tools to manage your credit scores (includes Fifth Third Identity Recovery Assistance upon enrollment).
- No ATM fees anywhere in the U.S. There is no charge from Fifth Third Bank for using other banks' ATMs, and any fees from other ATM network owners will be rebated back to you on the same day – up to 10 times per month.
- Secondary checking accounts with monthly service charges waived4
- Complimentary Fifth Third World Debit™ MasterCard®5: With select rewards, upgrades and preferred offers, including guaranteed price protection and privileged access to the MasterCard® Savings Plus program.
- Fifth Third Preferred Card℠6 with double rewards on dining, travel, gas and groceries7,8, waived annual fee for Preferred Program members9, and no international transaction fees10 on credit card purchases. And, you can choose the option to use the Fifth Third Preferred Card for Debit and ATM transactions by linking the Card to a Fifth Third Checking Account. Get the convenience, security and financial flexibility of 2 cards in 1.16
- Complimentary Fifth Third custom checks (standard-size). 25% discount on other styles.
- Complimentary checks, notary services, cashiers checks, and Travelers Checks (Excludes Checks for Two and Gift Checks).
Additional Premium Benefits of the Preferred Program:
- Dedicated investment professional and exclusive discounts and fee waivers on Fifth Third Securities Brokerage Accounts*:
- Discounted self-directed online trades
- Reimbursement for up to $75 in "transfer-out" fees 13 when you make transfers from other financial institutions to a Fifth Third Securities Brokerage Account*
- No "transfer-in" fees14
- $25 annual custody and recordkeeping account fees for brokerage accounts* will be waived
- Other account fees, fund expenses, brokerage commissions, and service fees may apply.
- Better rates on Fifth Third Loans6: Get 0.50% lower interest rate on Direct Auto loans, Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit.
- Special discounts on mortgage loans.6
- Better rates on Fifth Third CDs: Get an additional 0.25% during the initial term of any standard rate CD of 6 months or longer17
- Relationship interest rate on Fifth Third Relationship Money Market.4
- Relationship interest rate on Fifth Third Relationship Savings Account(s).4
- Savings account(s) with monthly service charges waived.4
- Each year you are enrolled in the Preferred Program, you will receive 1,000 anniversary Real Life Rewards® points (with a cap of 10,000 per year).
- FREE 3" x 5" safe deposit box or discount on larger-size box.
- Complimentary life insurance review.**
No monthly service charge if:
You achieve a combined total balance of at least $100,000 across your deposit and investment accounts one time per month.15
Otherwise, it's $25 per month.
Please take a quick look at the application checklist before you get started–to make sure you have everything you need.
Three easy ways to get started:
- CLICK. Simply fill out our easy and secure online application. It will only take about 5-10 minutes to complete.
- CALL. Give us a call toll free at 1-877-579-5353.
- COME IN. Stop by your nearest Fifth Third Banking Center today.
Switching banks? No problem. View instructions on how to switch your checking account.
Want to change your existing Fifth Third checking account to one of our new accounts? That's easy. Just give us a call or stop by any Fifth Third Banking Center.
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