Personal Deposit Accounts
No matter what your income, age or financial goals, insured deposit accounts and services from BankFinancial can help you do more with your money. Make the switch today with our Easy Switch Kit.
- Personal Checking
- Personal Money Market
- Savings / CDs
- Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (CDARS)
- Individual Retirement and Education Savings Plans
- Overdraft Protection
- Deposit Interest Rates
- Setup Direct Deposit
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ScoreCard Rewards! (Earn points when you sign for Check Card purchases) Check your point totals and view the ScoreCard Rewards catalog.
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Current Rates
Personal Checking Accounts
Do more in less time with a checking account from BankFinancial. Enhance any of our checking accounts with:
- FREE Online Banking
- FREE Bill Pay
- FREE Online Statements
- Bank-by-Phone
- ATM access
- VISAŽ Check Card with ScoreCard Rewards!
- Direct Deposit
Totally Free Checking - (details)
- No minimum balance
- No monthly service charge
- FREE VISAŽ Check Card with ScoreCard Rewards!
- FREE Online Banking with Free Bill Pay
- FREE Online Statements
Spectrum Direct Checking - (details)
- Earns interest
- No minimum balance
- Eligible for exclusive rates
- ATM Anywhere - Free unlimited ATM transactions at any ATM nationwide*
- FREE VISAŽ Check Card with ScoreCard Rewards!
- FREE Online Banking with Free Bill Pay
- FREE Online Statements
*Free ATM does not include the surcharge that may be assessed by the owner of the ATM.
Spectrum Select Checking - (details)
- Receive exclusive benefits
- Receive exclusive rates
- ATM Anywhere - Free unlimited ATM transactions at any ATM nationwide*
- Relationship balance required
- FREE VISAŽ Check Card with ScoreCard Rewards!
- FREE Online Banking with Free Bill Pay
- FREE Online Statements
- Current Spectrum Select rates
*Free ATM does not include the surcharge that may be assessed by the owner of the ATM.
Lifestyle 50 Checking - (details)
- For those age 50 or better
- Earns interest with no minimum balance
- Unlimited check writing and 4 free foreign ATM transactions per check cycle*
- Free personalized checks
- FREE VISAŽ Check Card with ScoreCard Rewards!
- FREE Online Banking with Free Bill Pay
- FREE Online Statements
- Learn to manage your personal finances
- Specifically designed for high school and undergraduate students
- No minimum balance
- FREE VISAŽ Check Card with ScoreCard Rewards! (for those 18 years +)
- FREE Online Banking
- FREE Online Statements
- Young Adult VISAŽ Credit Card
- Specifically designed for graduate students
- Earns interest with no minimum balance
- ATM Anywhere - Free unlimited ATM transactions at any ATM nationwide*
- FREE VISAŽ Check Card with ScoreCard Rewards!
- FREE Online Banking with Free Bill Pay
- FREE Online Statements
- College Rewards and Young Adult VISAŽ Credit Card
*Free ATM does not include the surcharge that may be assessed by the owner of the ATM.
Wealth Management Checking - (details)
- For BankFinancial Customers with a Wealth Management relationship
- Next day funds availability
- ATM Anywhere - Free unlimited ATM transactions at any ATM nationwide*
- FREE VISAŽ Check Card with ScoreCard Rewards!
- FREE Online Banking with Free Bill Pay
- FREE Online Statements
- Eligible for exclusive benefits and rates
*Free ATM does not include the surcharge that may be assessed by the owner of the ATM.
Personal Money Market Accounts
Your money will do more for you in a higher yielding Personal Money Market account, without the time commitments required by Certificates of Deposit and other term investments.
Money Market Account - (details)
- Earns competitive interest on balances of $1,000 or more
Spectrum Select Money Market - (details)
- For those with Spectrum Select Checking
- Receive exclusive benefits
- Receive exclusive rates
- ATM Anywhere - Free unlimited ATM transactions at any ATM nationwide*
- Relationship balance required
- Current Spectrum Select rates
*Free ATM does not include the surcharge that may be assessed by the owner of the ATM.
Savings and CDs
Do more to reach your savings goals with a high-earning, insured investment from BankFinancial.
Certificates of Deposit - (details)
- Receive higher yields and guaranteed safety with a Certificate of Deposit
Loan on Deposit
Need immediate access to your BankFinancial CD funds, which have not yet matured? Obtain a Loan on Deposit by using an existing BankFinancial CD as collateral.
- For rates, call our Customer Service Center at 800-894-6900.
Get FDIC Insurance on Deposits that exceed FDIC limits.
Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (CDARS) - (details)
Looking for a way to keep large deposits safe? Ask us about CDARSŽ. It's a great solution for: businesses, nonprofit organizations, public funds managers, trustees, financial advisors, individuals, credit unions and IRAs.
With CDARS, you can receive up to $30 million in FDIC protection through BankFinancial. One bank. One rate. One statement. It's that easy!
There are few guarantees in life. FDIC insurance is one of them. CDARS can be a valuable cash management or longer-term investment tool for you or your business.*
*Funds may be submitted for placement only after a depositor enters into the CDARS Deposit Placement Agreement with BankFinancial. The agreement contains important information and conditions regarding the placement of funds by us.
Personal Savings Account - (details)
- Earn interest on funds you've set aside for short-term goals
- Choose a statement or passbook savings
- The perfect account for kids learning to save
- Earns interest
- Choose a statement or passbook savings
Holiday Club Savings Account - (details)
- Save regularly and receive a check for your savings just in time for the holidays
U.S. Savings Bonds - purchase them online today!
- A stable investment
- Makes great gifts
Individual Retirement and Education Plans
Do more with your funds for retirement or education through a variety of BankFinancial tax-advantaged accounts and services. Check out our Retirement Calculators to answer some retirement goal questions.
Self-Directed Retirement Management Account - (details)
- Gives you the flexibility to manage your investments quickly and without penalty
- Earn money market interest rates on your retirement funds - current rates
- Allows you to choose from a variety of investment options
- Earn tax benefits on contributions**
- Allows you to choose from a variety of investment options
- Earn tax benefits on contributions**
Coverdell Education Savings Account (CESA)** - (details)
- Put money aside for your child's or grandchild's education
- Earn valuable tax benefits for yourself
**Consult your tax advisor.
Overdraft Protection
Do more to protect yourself from costly and embarrassing overdrafts.
- Automatically transfers funds from savings to checking to cover overdrafts
Home Equity Line of Credit Overdraft Protection - (details)
- Use your Home Equity Line to cover larger overdrafts
BankFinancial will only open deposit accounts for consumers in the Chicagoland area, which includes the following counties: Cook, Will, DuPage, Kane, McHenry, Lake, Kendall, Grundy, and Kankakee in Illinois, and Lake and Porter in Indiana.
VisaŽ Check Card
Works like a check, but does more:
- ScoreCard Rewards! (Earn points when you sign for Check Card purchases) Check your point totals and view the ScoreCard Rewards catalog.
- Use it as your ATM card
- Use it anywhere that VISAŽ is accepted
- Is accepted like a credit card, but the funds are taken directly out of your checking account.
- No annual fee*
- Choose from over 30 designs
Click here to apply. Businesses can apply here. Report your card lost or stolen.
*Some usage fees may apply. See our Schedule of Fees for details. Click here to view the Electronic Funds Transfers & ATM's Policy.
You may choose from a variety of BankFinancial VisaŽ Credit Cards, each designed to match your different needs. Whichever card you choose, you’ll enjoy valuable benefits like:
- Rewards such as miles, cash back or gifts - available with most cards
- Free online account access
- Visa's Zero Liability protection for unauthorized use of your card
- Verified by VisaŽ Program to protect your online purchases with a personal password
- Car rental discounts with Alamo, Avis, Hertz and National
- 24-hour Cardmember Service
Click here to apply or pick up an application at your nearest BankFinancial branch. For existing cardholders, you can access your account here.
Verified by VisaŽ
Verified by Visa protects your existing Visa card with a personal password, giving you reassurance that only you can use your Visa card online.
- Once your card is activated, your card number will be recognized whenever you purchase at participating online stores
- Enter your password in the Verified by Visa window, your identity will be verified, and the transaction will be completed
- In stores that are not yet participating in Verified by Visa, your Visa card will continue to work as usual
- For more information, visit the Visa website
ATM Card
- Withdraw funds
- Transfer funds
- Make balance inquiries
- No monthly fee
- Transactions at BankFinancial ATM locations are free with all our checking accounts*
Click here to apply. Report your card lost or stolen.
*Some usage fees may apply. Check ourSchedule of Fees for details. Click here to view the Electronic Funds Transfers & ATM's Policy.
Bank-by-Phone - 800-244-BANK (2265)
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Check your balance
- Transfer funds from one account to another
- Listen to our current rates
View the Bank-by-Phone setup instructions
Click here for the Bank-by-Phone flow chart.


