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Get $350 with a new Free Checking account

Open by October 26, 2026 using promo code Fall26*

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Free personal checking
No minimum
No monthly fees
 
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A local, community bank with modern banking capabilities

We make banking accessible from anywhere

PeoplesBank is built on the tools and services you need to manage your finances on your terms.

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No monthly maintenance fees

Plus, no minimum balance requirements for Free Checking accounts.

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No fees at 55K+ ATMs worldwide

Our partnership with Allpoint® means you will never pay another ATM Surcharge.

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Extended hours with Video ITMs

Advanced transaction capabilities with an experienced, local banker, 7 days a week.

 

Keep your account secure with our mobile tools

We want our customers to have the tools they need to keep their accounts safe. That’s why we offer these helpful features.

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Instant debit card controls at your fingertips

Manage your debit card with confidence, including shutting it down if it gets lost or stolen.

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Continuous fraud monitoring for peace of mind

We help you detect suspicious activity on your debit card.

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Free access to your credit score

Check your credit score at any time and view tips on how to improve or maintain your score.^

 

We are growing

While other banks are closing branches, PeoplesBank is opening new locations and expanding.

Your new local bank

With banking centers across Massachusetts and Connecticut, you are never far from personal and dependable banking

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Conditions / Disclaimers

* Minimum opening deposit of $10 required. The Free Checking account must be opened online or in a banking center: Sept 14, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026. To qualify, the customer must mention or enter the promotional code Fall26 at account opening and have a minimum of $1,500 in direct deposits within sixty (60) days of the account open date. Qualifying direct deposits are electronic deposits from a third party, including salary, pension, government benefits or other recurring ACH credits. Transfers from another PeoplesBank account and deposits made by cash, check or mobile deposits do not qualify. If you meet the criteria, the $350 bonus will be deposited into your account within sixty (60) calendar days after the qualification period ends. Offer valid for new PeoplesBank Free Checking customers only. Customers who have, or have had, a PeoplesBank consumer checking account within the past 12 months are not eligible for this offer. Personal accounts only. Limit one promotional credit per primary taxpayer identification number (SSN, EIN, or TIN), regardless of the number of eligible accounts opened or whether the accounts are for personal or business purposes. Personal and sole proprietorship/DBA accounts sharing the same primary tax identification number are subject to the same promotional credit limit. Only the first account to meet all promotional requirements will qualify for the promotional credit. Customers who have previously received promotional payouts are not eligible. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer available to consumers in Hampden/Hampshire/Franklin Massachusetts counties and former Hartford/Tolland/Litchfield/Middlesex Connecticut counties. PeoplesBank associates are not eligible. Offer subject to change without notice. Bonus payout may be reported as taxable income, please consult your tax advisor. 

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