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[markber]

LINK

Terms:
"Direct Checking
Get free checking with direct deposit* plus a whole lot more! This non-interest bearing checking account requires a low minimum balance to open the account and entitles you to great benefits that can save you money and time:

* Instant $25 credit when you open the account
* No monthly service charges
* No per-check fees
* First box of checks free (restrictions may apply)
* Unlimited check writing privileges
* Free Online Banking
* Free Bill Pay
* Free check images online
* A no-fee Visa Check (Debit) Card+
* Free ATM transactions at any Fairfield County Bank Corp. ATM+
* Free Telephone Banking

Visit any branch office today to open your free Direct Checking account with direct deposit. Imaged checks are returned with your monthly statement.

*Available to new accounts that include direct deposit which makes it possible for your paycheck, Social Security payments, government checks and pension to be deposited directly to your Fairfield County Bank Corp. account.

+When you use an ATM not owned by us, you may be charged a fee by the ATM operator and you may be charged a fee for a balance inquiry even if you do not complete a fund transfer."

[ichaelm]

Local deal - for now. The rep told me that beginning in late April, you will be able to open an account online from anywhere in the USA. As soon as this becomes available it will be posted on their website.

LINK

Terms:
"Direct Checking
Get free checking with direct deposit* plus a whole lot more! This non-interest bearing checking account requires a low minimum balance to open the account and entitles you to great benefits that can save you money and time:

* Instant $25 credit when you open the account
* No monthly service charges
* No per-check fees
* First box of checks free (restrictions may apply)
* Unlimited check writing privileges
* Free Online Banking
* Free Bill Pay
* Free check images online
* A no-fee Visa Check (Debit) Card+
* Free ATM transactions at any Fairfield County Bank Corp. ATM+
* Free Telephone Banking

Visit any branch office today to open your free Direct Checking account with direct deposit. Imaged checks are returned with your monthly statement.

*Available to new accounts that include direct deposit which makes it possible for your paycheck, Social Security payments, government checks and pension to be deposited directly to your Fairfield County Bank Corp. account.

+When you use an ATM not owned by us, you may be charged a fee by the ATM operator and you may be charged a fee for a balance inquiry even if you do not complete a fund transfer."

[puppypantz]

Does anyone know if this is still on? The web page doesn't say anything about it, but the last post was pretty recent...help please? thanks!