4.01% Reward Checking Account at Bartow County Bank in Georgia

Update 10/24/09: The top rate has fallen to 4.01% APY.

Bartow County Bank is offering a reward checking account called Possibilities Plus Checking that pays 4.01% APY on balances up to $25,000 (1.01% for above) if the following monthly requirements are met:

• 10 debit card purchases
• one ACH debit or deposit
• receive E-statements

If these are not met, the rate falls to 0.05%. The minimum initial deposit is $100. There are no monthly service charges or minimum balance requirements.

It appears a branch visit is required to open an account. Branches are located in Cartersville and Acworth, Georgia. The bank has been FDIC insured since 1974 (FDIC Certificate # 21495).

Other Reward Checking Accounts

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Rate History:
10/22/09: 4.01% APY up to $25K
10/19/08: 5.01% APY up to $25K; 1.01% over; 0.05% base

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