Our non-profit checking accounts are designed to meet the unique needs of your organization.
Free Community Checking
Our Free Community Checking account is ideal for those not-for-profit businesses that tend to have a lower transaction volume.
As a Free Community Checking account holder, you'll have:
- No maintenance fee
- No minimum balance or account activity requirement
- Up to 250 free deposited items monthly1
- Up to 250 free checks paid monthly1
Visit any PeoplesBank office to open a Free Community Checking account.
CommunityEdge
CommunityEdge is ideal for those not-for-profit businesses with lower transaction volume who utilize electronic payments (ACH) or have Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) needs.
As a CommunityEdge account holder, you'll have:
- No maintenance fee
- No minimum balance or account activity requirement
- Up to 250 checks paid monthly1
- Up to 100 checks deposited by RDC monthly1
- Up to 100 ACH transactions monthly1
- ACH and RDC limits apply (subject to approval)
- Fraud Protection Services with Positive Pay and account alerts
Visit any PeoplesBank office to open a CommunityEdge Checking account.
Community Interest Checking
Community Interest Checking is ideal for non-profit organizations with low monthly transaction volumes.
As a Community Interest Checking account holder, you'll earn interest on your checking balance each month and:
- Maintain a daily balance of $5,000 to avoid a monthly maintenance fee
- Up to 250 free deposited items monthly1
- Up to 250 free checks paid monthly1
Visit any PeoplesBank office to open a Community Interest Checking account.
Non-Profit Checking
Our Non-Profit Checking account is ideal for non-profit organizations with higher transaction activity, balances or would benefit from Cash Management Solutions.
As a Non-Profit Checking account holder, you'll have:
- Competitive earnings credit rate to offset service charges
- Cash Management Solutions including ACH origination, Remote Deposit Capture, and more
- Fraud Protection Services with Positive Pay and account alerts
To hear more about PeoplesBank's Cash Management solutions, email Cash Management or call 413.493.7517.
All checking accounts come with:
Discount on Business Checks
Additional Accounts & Services
Business Visa® Debit Cards
- Pay for purchases wherever Visa® is accepted without having to write a check, present identification, or pay credit card charges.
- Get cash at thousands of ATM locations worldwide.
- Transfer funds, make deposits and check account balances at all PeoplesBank ATMs.
- Protection and security with Fraudwatch® Plus.4
- Turn your debit card off/on with PeoplesOnline and Mobile App.


Business Savings, Money Markets & CDs
Saving towards a business expansion or a rainy day has never been so simple. We've got a savings account to help with your business goals.
Business Savings AccountsBusiness Lending
Our Business Lending solutions will help you meet your business objectives.
Business Lending Solutions

Business Mobile Banking & Mobile Deposit
Business Mobile Banking & Mobile Deposit Enjoy the freedom to manage your accounts, transfer funds, deposit checks and more, anywhere business takes you.
Download the Business Mobile AppLegal Information & Disclosures
1 There is a charge of $0.50 per item over these limits.
2 Other banks may impose a surcharge for using their ATMs.
3 3rd party fees for message, data and internet services may apply.
4 Fraudwatch® Plus offers round-the-clock protection against debit card fraud. Experienced fraud analysts work 24/7, watching for any suspicious card activity. Fraud Protection Services will contact you (the cardholder) immediately if they detect potential fraud on your card. Please note: They will not ask you for your card number, PIN number, or entire social security number.