2.28% Reward Checking Account at a Massachusetts Bank (North Middlesex Savings)
Nov 8, 2009 - 6:28 PM by Ken Tumin
North Middlesex Savings Bank has recently started a reward checking account it calls Max Checking. It pays 2.28% APY on balances up to $50K (0.25% over) and refunds ATM fees (up to $5) if the following monthly requirements are met: 1) 12 debit card transactions, 2) direct deposit of a pension, payroll or government issued credit, 3) access online banking once, and 4) receive account statement electronically. If these requirements aren't met, the rate falls to 0.25%. There are no monthly fees regardless of meeting these requirements. Minimum balance of $10 is required to earn interest.
Update 8/08/09: The bank also offers the Simply Savings Account which pays 2.75% APY on balances from $10 to $10,000 if monthly in-office $50 deposits are made.
Update 3/6/08: Please note these new restrictions on opening a Max Checking Account:
North Middlesex Savings Bank has limited the availability of its Max Checking Account to these towns; Ayer, Groton, Harvard, Littleton, Lunenburg, Pepperell, and Shirley, as well as Acton, Ashby, Bolton, Boxborough, Dunstable, Fitchburg, Lancaster, Leominster, Stow, Townsend, Tyngsboro, Westford; in New Hampshire, Brookline, Hollis, and Nashua.
Branches are located in Ayer, Groton, Littleton, Pepperell, Devens, Lunenburg and Shirley, MA. The bank has been FDIC insured since 1985 (FDIC Certificate # 90147).
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Rate History:
6/18/09: 2.28% APY for $10 to $50K
3/19/09: 3.01% APY for up to $50K; all else remains the same
1/27/09: 3.30% APY for up to $50K; all else remains the same
6/25/08: 4.08% APY for up to $50K; all else remains the same
3/21/08: 4.60% APY for up to $50K; 0.25% for above $50K; 0.25% if req's are not met
8/10/07: 6.25% APY for up to $100K; 0.25% for above $100K; 0.25% if req's are not met
Edit 11/08/09: Direct deposit is now the only option
Edit 1/06/09: reformated and updated history.
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scott (anonymous) - #1, Friday, August 10, 2007 - 10:27 AM
I just called and was told they will open by mail but requires 2 forms of ID to be mailed in along with a notarized signature. Also they do a hard pull.
Anonymous - #2, Friday, August 10, 2007 - 12:08 PM
"**NMSB assessed ATM fees are waived and NMSB will refund up to $5.00 in transaction fees when using another bank’s ATM, each statement cycle upon customer’s request."
atm fees could be expensive. They do not count towards the 12 debit card transactions requirement.
Anonymous - #3, Saturday, August 11, 2007 - 9:40 AM
I called and they said you had to be a Massachusetts resident.
mk (anonymous) - #4, Saturday, August 11, 2007 - 12:28 PM
Has anyone had any experience with these 12 Debit card transaction requirement. I suppose I could buy a dozen pieces of gum or something cheap and finish off these 12 transactions in a day - much to a cashier's annoyance but who cares.
what is your preffered way to finish those 12 transactions without spending too much time on them?
David Scubadiver (anonymous) - #5, Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 2:12 PM
Automate various $1.00 donations to charities that accept them. See: http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/
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Nmsb2008 (anonymous) - #6, Thursday, March 6, 2008 - 9:29 AM
North Middlesex Savings Bank has limited the availability of its Max Checking Account to these towns; Ayer, Groton, Harvard, Littleton, Lunenburg, Pepperell, and Shirley, as well as Acton, Ashby, Bolton, Boxborough, Dunstable, Fitchburg, Lancaster, Leominster, Stow, Townsend, Tyngsboro, Westford; in New Hampshire, Brookline, Hollis, and Nashua. Thank you.
Anonymous - #7, Friday, March 21, 2008 - 4:02 PM
Lowered the rate to 4.50% and now it's only to $50K. From $50K to $100K went from $6.25% to 0.25%.. WEASLES
Anonymous - #8, Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 2:10 PM
rate lowered to 4%on 6/22
Anonymous - #9, Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 2:10 PM
Rate lowered to 4.00 % on 6/22
Anonymous - #10, Monday, January 5, 2009 - 9:05 PM
Effective 12/24/08 the rates are: 4.08% APY up to $50K; 0.25% APY over $50K, and 0.25% if requirements not met.
Anonymous - #11, Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 6:15 PM
As of 1/27/09 the top rate has fallen to 3.30% APY. Other rates remain same.
Anonymous - #12, Friday, March 20, 2009 - 8:14 PM
As of 3/19/09 the top rate has fallen to 3.01% APY. Other rates remain same.
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