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BEST-IN-CLASS

PREMIER CHECKING

Enjoy A $300 Bonus1 And Start Banking Better

  • Lock in an exclusive rate bonus on all Statement Savings Advanced accounts of 0.15% over the current Statement Savings Advanced interest rate.2 
  • $100 to open. 
  • $10,000 average daily balance or $75,000 combined average relationship balance in consumer accounts held at the same charter bank to avoid a $25 monthly fee.3

Enjoy A $300 Bonus1 And Start Banking Better

  • Lock in an exclusive rate bonus on all Statement Savings Advanced accounts of 0.15% over the current Statement Savings Advanced interest rate.2 
  • $100 to open. 
  • $10,000 average daily balance or $75,000 combined average relationship balance in consumer accounts held at the same charter bank to avoid a $25 monthly fee.3

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GET THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

As a locally-based company, we’ve built a bank account that supports the people who live here and offers great benefits.

GET THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

As a locally-based company, we’ve built a bank account that supports the people who live here and offers great benefits.

0.15% RATE BONUS2

Get an exclusive rate bonus on all Statement Savings Advanced accounts of 0.15% over the current Statement Savings Advanced rate.

EARLY PAY4

Receive your paycheck up to two days earlier than your scheduled payday.

FREE ATMS NATIONWIDE5

We reimburse all your fees, so every ATM in the U.S. is free.

FREE 3x10 SAFE DEPOSIT BOX6

Enjoy peace of mind and added security for your valuables.

FREE BANK SPECIALTY CHECK PRINTING7

Customize the way you pay for free!

TIERED AND VARIABLE INTEREST RATE

Reward yourself with interest paid monthly.

WAIVED FEES

Waived Stop Payment Fees. Waived fees for incoming wire transfers. Up to 5 outgoing domestic wire transfer fees reimbursed at the end of the account statement cycle if minimum balance requirements are met.

CARD CONTROLS8

Protect your account while on the go.

ZELLE®9

Access to Zelle® provides a fast, safe, and easy way to send and receive money.

Want in on Early Pay4?

Want in on Early Pay4?

Receive your paychecks up to two days earlier than your scheduled payday when you send your direct deposits to a Total Access Checking, Access Plus Checking, or Premier Checking account.

Talk with a banker to learn more.

Want in on Early Pay4?

Receive your paychecks up to two days earlier than your scheduled payday when you send your direct deposits to a Total Access Checking, Access Plus Checking, or Premier Checking account.

Talk with a banker to learn more.

SIMPLE STEPS TO EARN YOUR CASH BONUS

Open a new Premier Checking account and get a $300 BONUS when you10

1

Enroll in online banking & e-statements

2

Have $500+ in direct deposits each month of the Qualification Period

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1. Premier Checking Bonus Information.  Offer valid for accounts opened 2/1/2024 — 1/29/2025. Offer not available to existing or closed checking account customers of Wintrust Financial Corporation (‘WTFC’) & its subsidiaries or employees. Limit 1 bonus payment per customer, regardless of number of accounts opened; may only be received from 1 WTFC location. Offer combinable with any WTFC savings offer. Bonus payment subject to IRS 1099-INT reporting & may be considered income for tax purposes.

2. Interest Rate Bonus. Must have a common account owner on both the Statement Savings Advanced account(s) and the Premier Checking account(s) with the same charter. Both accounts must remain open and maintain a common account owner to receive the interest rate bonus. Rate increase is effective the next business day after the second account is opened.

3. Premier Checking Fees. $25 monthly maintenance fee – waived with either i) average daily balance of $10,000, or ii) combined average relationship balance of $75,000 per monthly statement cycle. Relationship balances include owned consumer checking, savings, money market, and certificate of deposit including retirement and MaxSafe deposits held directly with the same charter bank. Fees may reduce earnings.

4. Early Pay. Early Pay allows eligible direct deposits for consumer accounts to be credited to your account up to 2 business days early. Early availability is not guaranteed and is determined based on receipt of payer information and standard fraud prevention monitoring. Direct deposit is a payment made by a government agency, employer, or other third-party organization via electronic deposit, but does not include teller/ATM/mobile or remote deposits, wire transfers, digital banking/telephone transfers between accounts at WTFC, external transfers from accounts at other financial institutions, peer-to-peer network payments like Zelle® or Venmo, or debit card transfers & deposits.

5. ATM Fees. No WTFC transaction charge at ATMs in the Allpoint, ATM Access (Town Bank customers only), MoneyPass, or Sum networks. Banks outside the network may impose ATM surcharges. Surcharge fees assessed by owners of ATMs outside the network will be reimbursed. Reimbursement excludes 1.10% International Service fee for certain foreign transactions conducted outside the continental U.S.

6. Safe Deposit Boxes. Free 3x10 box or equivalent discount on larger box. Subject to availability. Limited to 1 per account. Safe deposit boxes are not FDIC-insured.

7. Specialty Checks. Style & quantity restrictions apply.

8. Digital Banking Services. Online or mobile banking required to access Zelle®. Internet/mobile connectivity required. Mobile banking required to access remote deposit capture. Deposits made through mobile banking or remote deposit capture are subject to deposit limits & funds are typically available by next business day. Deposit limits may change at any time. Third-party message/data rates & other restrictions may apply. For more information go to wintrust.com/agreement-and-disclosure.

9. Zelle®. Zelle® is intended for sending money to people and businesses you trust. U.S. checking or savings account required to use Zelle®. Dollar & frequency limits apply. Transactions between enrolled consumers/users typically occur in minutes. To send or receive money with a small business, both parties must be enrolled with Zelle® directly through their financial institution’s online or mobile banking experience. Zelle® & the Zelle® related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC & are used herein under license.

10. Premier Checking Bonus Qualifications. (i) Open new Premier Checking account; (ii) mention offer during in-branch account opening, visit URL provided, or enter Echecking300 when applying online; (iii) have direct deposits totaling at least $500 per month made to the new account for 2 consecutive calendar months after the calendar month the new account was opened (‘Qualification Period’); & (iv) enroll in online banking & e-statements within the Qualification Period. Direct deposit is a payment made by a government agency, employer, or other third-party organization via electronic deposit, but does not include teller/ATM/mobile or remote deposits, wire transfers, digital banking/telephone transfers between accounts at WTFC, external transfers from accounts at other financial institutions, peer-to-peer network payments like Zelle® or Venmo, or debit card transfers & deposits. New account must be open & have a balance greater than $0 to receive bonus payment. Balance determined as of end of each business day as funds currently in the account including deposits & withdrawals made in the business day. For eligible customers, bonus is deposited into the new account within 30 calendar days after the Qualification Period. A listing of WTFC locations can be found here: www.wintrust.com/locations.