Important Reminders About Your Account
- Age requirement: 13–24.
- Receive a match on your initial checking deposit of up to $50 if the following requirements are met:1
- Make initial deposit within 10 business days of account opening.
- Enroll in electronic statements within 30 days of account opening.
- Maintain a positive account balance.
- Must be a new account (not converted).
- Open a new (not converted) savings account the same day as the new Real Deal Checking account to receive an additional match on your initial savings deposit up to $50. Valid when opening an account online or in-person.
- Must be enrolled in electronic statements to receive automatic ATM fee refunds.
- The account will convert to a similar product when the customer turns 25. A letter will be sent 30 days in advance to notify the account owner of the change.
Make an initial deposit
If you didn’t do so at the time of account opening, be sure to make your initial account deposit within 30 days of opening to avoid your new account being closed.
To qualify for the deposit match, a deposit must be made within 10 days of opening. See the “Important Reminders” section above for details.
Access your Digital Banking account
(online or mobile) with the username provided by your bank officer. Find more information about Digital Banking features and FAQ.
- Log in at BANKeasy.com in the upper-right corner, or
- Download the app to access on your smartphone or tablet. Search for “BANKeasy” in the App Store® or Google Play™.*
Enroll in electronic statements
(REQUIRED to qualify for account benefits)
- Log in to Digital Banking.
- Select the account you want to enroll.
- Select Statements & Notices.
- Accept the terms.
- Enter the email address where you want to receive notifications.
- Select the account.
- Finish by selecting Enroll.
Set up or switch direct deposit
Use the routing number and account number provided at account opening.
Set up or switch automatic payments
Use the routing number and account number provided at account opening.
Order checks
One of three ways.
- Call us at 800.843.1552.
- Visit your nearest First Bank & Trust location.
- Send us a secure message in Digital Banking.
Create your FREE custom-image debit card2
Visit bankeasy.com/custom-card to create your card. The free custom-image debit card must be ordered within 30 days of the account being opened.
Activate your debit card
using one of these options as soon as you receive it in the mail.
- Log in to Digital Banking > select the account associated with your debit card > choose “Card management” > select the card > click “Activate new card”; or
- Call the phone number provided on the activation label; or
- Call 800.843.1552 during banking hours; or
- Make a withdrawal or balance inquiry with the PIN at any ATM; or
- Make a purchase at any merchant using the PIN (not signature).
Questions?
Call us at 800.843.1552, or
send us a secure message using the chat feature in Digital Banking.
send us a secure message using the chat feature in Digital Banking.
If you prefer a face-to-face conversation, visit us at your nearest bank location.
1Only new (not converted) checking and savings accounts qualify for opening-deposit match of up to $50. A matching initial deposit will be paid into your account on the first business day following the 30th day after account opening if the qualifications are met.
2Must create Custom-Image Debit Card within 30 days of account opening to receive at no charge. If a Custom-Image Debit Card is not created within the first 30 days and the account holder was issued an instant issue debit card at account opening, a card embossed with the account holder’s name will be mailed after 30 days.