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High Interest Checking

Time to let your money work for you.

It's easy to earn interest with our High Interest Checking Account. Just set up direct deposit and enroll in online banking & statements, make purchases with your debit card, and enjoy 3.50% APY on your account balance up to $25,000*. Learn more below!

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High Interest Checking

Earn up to 3.50% APY 

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High Interest Checking Highlights 

                              See below for the full terms and conditions 

  • 3.50% APY on balances up to $25,000*
  • Get cash without fees at 40,000+ ATMs nationwide 
  • $50 minimum deposit to open
  • Free online & mobile banking**
  • Enroll for free eStatements with Hills Bank Online
  • A real, human banker for all your account questions. Chat with us below!

Meet These Qualifications - Earn 3.50% APY*

  • Deposit $500 or more using ACH or direct deposit into your Hills Bank High Interest Checking Account each month
  • Make at least 15 point-of-sale transactions of at least $10 each using your debit card (online merchants or in-store purchases both count)
  • Enroll for free online banking and eStatements with Hills Bank Online**

Open your High Interest Checking Account:

At any Hills Bank Location

Anytime Online/Mobile

  • Important Disclosures and Current Rates

    High Interest Checking

    Balance (Qualifications Met)*Annual Percentage Yield (APY)Interest Rate
    $0 - $25,0003.50%3.45%
    $25,000.01 & Over0.05%0.05%
    Balance (Qualifications NOT Met)*Annual Percentage Yield (APY)Interest Rate
    $0 & Over0.00%0.00%

    *APY = annual percentage yield. APY effective 12-01-2025.

    The variable rate and terms may change after the account is opened. Fees may reduce earnings. Personal accounts only. $50 minimum deposit to open. No minimum balance.

    ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. In order for your account to earn an interest rate of 3.45% with an APY of 3.50% on balances up to $25,000.00 and earn an interest rate of 0.05% with an APY of 0.05% on any balances greater than $25,000.00, the following requirements must be met. You must have an ACH deposit(s) greater than or equal to $500.00 and 15 Point of Sale (POS) or recurring debit card transactions greater than or equal to $10.00 each that have cleared during your monthly statement cycle. In addition, you must be signed up for online banking and enrolled in e-statements for your High Interest account. 

    **Standard carrier rates may apply. Check with your carrier to verify charges.

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