- Features
- Best Reviewed Account Type(s)
- Savings
- APY as of 04/07/09
- 1.90 percent APY plus 1.50 APY for online bill pay acct.
- Parent Bank
- First National of Nebraska
- BankRate.com Stability Rating
- 4 stars
- Liability Protection
- Limited protection depending on how soon loss or unauthorized use is reported
- Min. Balance to Open
- $1
- Special Requirements
- Personal checking account for electronic transfers; Initial deposit not available for 10 days
- Monthly Fees
- None
- Min. Balance to Avoid Fees
- None
- Direct deposit required?
- No
- Physical Branches in U.S.?
- A few, in six Midwestern states
- How to Deposit
- Electronic transfer between banks, or mail in check
- How to Withdraw
- NOTE: Online bill-pay account comes with Visa Check card. Withdrawals and transfers from savings limited to six per month -- by electronic transfer between FNBO savings and bill payment, or between FNBO and external bank, or by ATM. Daily ATM limit $1,000
- Withdrawal Fees?
- ATM fee (*Est. $2.50 FNBO plus whatever ATM owner charges)
- Transfer Between Accounts?
- Yes, free
- Transfer Between Banks?
- Yes, free; link to up to 3 accounts
- Limit to Daily Transfer Between Banks
- $100,000
- Estimated Transfer Days Between Banks
- 2 to 3 days
- Write Checks?
- No
- Debit Cards?
- Yes
- Online Bill Paying?
- Yes, separate account
- Reimburse ATM Fees?
- No -- charges for using ATM without Circle logo ($2.50 for withdrawal, $1 for balance inquiry) -- These ATMs are limited to 6 states. (Free ATMs are listed at First Nat. Bank of Omaha site)
- Number of ATMs in U.S.
- 400,000 (Plus network)
- International ATMs
- Yes -- Visa Plus network
- Live Phone Support
- 24/7
- Optional Overdraft Protection?
- N/A
- Mobile Banking?
- No
- Social Networking?
- No
- Integration with Financial Management Tools?
- No
- Notable Features
- Higher than average interest rate; Kiplinger's Dec. 2008 top pick for online savings