A checking account for every need.

Choose from FREE Checking, Interest Checking or Preference Plus Checking.

Ameris Bank offers several options for personal checking accounts - one's right for you.

• FREE Checking*
• Interest Checking*
• Preference Plus Checking*
• FREE College Checking*

 

FREE Checking*
It doesn't get any easier - or less expensive - than this. Ameris Bank's Free Checking account gives you all the advantages of a full-service checking account, without any of the cost.

Ameris Bank FREE Checking Account includes:

• Free use of the Ameris Bank VISA® Check Card
• Free use of any Ameris Bank ATM in Georgia, Florida, Alabama or South Carolina
• Free use of the PRESTO® ATM network located at most PUBLIX® Supermarkets, with over 900 locations throughout the Southeast
• Free Telephone Banking - toll-free 24-hour telephone information line
• Free Internet Banking
• Free Online Bill Pay
• Personal reserve account available for overdraft protection**

...all with no minimum balance required to avoid a monthly maintenance fee.

* $100 minimum deposit is required to open an Ameris Bank Free Checking Account

** Subject to credit approval

 

Interest Checking*
If you're looking for the convenience of a checking account with the interest-bearing potential of a savings account, you'll find it here. Enjoy unlimited check-writing and ATM transactions. Maintain a minimum daily balance of $600 or an average balance of $1,500, and we'll waive the $10 monthly maintenance fee.

Ameris Bank Interest Checking features:

• Free use of the Ameris Bank VISA® Check Card
• Free use of any Ameris Bank ATM in Georgia, Florida, Alabama or South Carolina
• Free use of the PRESTO® ATM network located at most PUBLIX® Supermarkets, with over 900 locations throughout the Southeast
• Monthly imaged statement showing all cleared checks
• Free Telephone Banking - toll-free 24-hour telephone information line
• Free Internet Banking
• Free Online Bill Pay

* $100 minimum deposit is required to open an Ameris Bank Interest Checking Account

 

Preference Plus Checking*
We've developed this account especially for Ameris Bank customers 50 years of age and over. With unlimited check writing and ATM transactions, plus special privileges and no maintenance fee, this interest-bearing account is perfect for some of our most appreciated customers.

Ameris Bank Preference Plus Checking Account Features:

• Free Preference Plus wallet-style checks
• Free regular travelers checks
• Special group travel events
• 25% off safe deposit boxes
• Free use of the Ameris Bank VISA® Check Card
• Monthly imaged statement showing all cleared checks
• Free Telephone Banking - toll-free 24-hour telephone information line
• Free Internet Banking
• Free Online Bill Pay

* $100 minimum deposit is required to open an Ameris Bank Preference Plus Checking Account

 

FREE College Checking*
Students have financial needs that are completely unique - that's why we've introduced Free College Checking. With plenty of free features and easy-to-use extras, it's a perfect fit for any student's finances.

Ameris Bank Free College Checking Account includes:

• Free use of the Ameris Bank VISA® Check Card
• Free use of any Ameris Bank ATM in Georgia, Florida, Alabama or South Carolina
• Free use of the PRESTO® ATM network located at most PUBLIX® Supermarkets, with over 900 locations throughout the Southeast
• 15 free foreign ATM transactions per month
• Free Internet Banking
• Free Online Bill Pay

...all with no minimum balance required to avoid a monthly maintenance fee.

* Account holder must be age 18-25.