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  • Are you a current or former US Military member?

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  • Are you a student?

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  • How much do you expect to keep in your Fifth Third Bank deposit and investment accounts combined?

    $0 - $1,499 $1,500 - $19,999 $20,000 - $99,999 $100,000 +

  • Do your write checks or pay bills online?

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  • Based on your answers we recommend Fifth Third Essential Checking®!

    Simple and straightforward, this option is for those who want just the basics in a checking account with many ways to avoid a monthly service charge.

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  • Based on your answers we recommend Fifth Third Enhanced Checking®!

    This account rewards you for having a deeper relationship with Fifth Third Bank.

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  • Based on your answers we recommend Fifth Third Preferred Checking®!

    This account is part of our Preferred Program, which offers comprehensive financial solutions with dedicated, personalized service along with exclusive products, pricing and rates.

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  • Based on your answers we recommend Military Banking!

    For military families, including active duty, retired, reserve/guard and veterans. Also includes commissioned officers of the Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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  • Based on your answers we recommend Student Banking!

    Fifth Third Bank has the tools you need to make banking easier for students. With mobile apps, online access and over 45,000 fee-free ATMs, you can bank the way you want, all with the help of some pretty cool bankers.

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  • Based on your answers we recommend Fifth Third Express Banking®!

    A new simple way to manage your funds. Fifth Third Express Banking gives you immediate access to your money and the convenience and security of a banking relationship.

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Fifth Third Essential Checking®
Get all the essentials of a checking account and multiple ways to avoid a monthly service charge. Monthly service charges waived with any of the following:
  • A combined monthly average balance of $1,500 across your deposit and investment accounts1*
  • Spend of at least $500 per month on a Fifth Third credit card2
  • Any existing Fifth Third personal mortgage, auto loan or line of credit with an outstanding balance3
Otherwise, service charge is $11 per month (reduced to $8 per month with monthly direct deposits totaling $500 or more).4
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Fifth Third Enhanced Checking®
Earn interest on your checking account and get enhanced discounts and benefits. Monthly service charges waived with any of the following:
  • A combined total balance of at least $20,000 across your deposit and investment accounts one time per month5*
  • Monthly direct deposits totaling $5,000 or more4
Otherwise, it's $20 per month.
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Fifth Third Preferred Checking®
Join this exclusive program to earn higher interest on your checking account and get preferred discounts, benefits and services. No monthly service charge if you:
  • Achieve a combined total balance of at least $100,000 across your deposit and investment accounts one time per month6
Otherwise, it's $25 per month.
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Specialized Programs

Student Banking
This personal checking account receives the same great benefits as Fifth Third Essential Checking, but with the monthly service charge waived for high school and college students age 16 and up.7 Accounts opened by a minor (under age 18) require a parent or guardian to be a joint owner of the account and must be opened in the branch. No monthly service fee and no minimum balance requirements.
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Military Banking
For military families, including active duty, retired, reserve/guard and veterans. Also includes commissioned officers of the Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Military Banking includes a Fifth Third Essential Checking account with all monthly service charges waived (saving $11 per month) with either:
  • $500 in monthly direct deposits4
  • A combined monthly average balance of $1,500 across your deposit and investment accounts1
  • Spend of at least $500 per month on a Fifth Third credit card2
  • Any existing Fifth Third personal mortgage, auto loan or line of credit with an outstanding balance3
If another option works better for you, you can choose any other Fifth Third Checking Account and get a $5 discount on the monthly service charge.8
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Fifth Third Express Banking®
A new simple way to manage your funds. Fifth Third Express Banking gives you immediate access to your money and the convenience and security of a banking relationship.
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