Lifetime Free™ Checking Account

Our no fee checking works perfectly with your lifestyle

No monthly fees, ever - but plenty of good ways to manage your money 

Packed with free features
Life is a little easier with a Visa® debit card, Debit Card Management service, Online Banking, Bill Pay and eStatements.
Banking on-the-go
Our mobile app and Mobile Check Deposit mean Carter Bank services are always close at hand.
Money on demand
Tap into your checking funds at select Carter Bank locations or through our nationwide network of ATMs.

A do-it-all account for people who need to get things done

With today's busy schedules and tight budgets, you don't have a moment to spare or a dollar to waste. That makes our Lifetime Free™ Checking - with no monthly fees and 24/7 digital banking tools - the perfect fit for people who are always looking for new ways to save both time and money.

  • $100 minimum opening deposit
  • No monthly service charge
  • Online account opening available
  • Free eStatements with online check images
  • Access to ATMs at select Carter Bank locations or through our nationwide network of MoneyPass® ATM locations
  • Instant issue debit cards available at all branches

FAQs

Lifetime Plus Checking earns interest and offers ATM fee refunds, while Lifetime Free™ Checking is a non-interest-bearing account with no monthly fees and no balance requirements. Lifetime Plus requires certain qualifications in order to receive interest; Lifetime Free™ is ideal for those seeking a simple, non-interest bearing account.

No, Lifetime Free™ Checking has no monthly service charge and no hidden fees — it’s completely free to maintain so long as you keep the account open.

You need just $100 to open the account, and there are no minimum balance requirements or daily balance thresholds to maintain.

Carter Bank is a full-service financial institution with locations throughout Virginia and North Carolina.