Personal

Free Checking

No monthly fee, no minimum balance, and no catch.

Free Checking

Are you looking for the checking account that will help you manage your personal finances as simply and inexpensively as possible? With Free Checking from The First, there is no monthly fee, no minimum balance, and no catch. Our Free Checking account fits your life by providing free online banking and easy account access.

The First is proud to share that we’ve been named Best Bank in Bucks County, PA! Check out our blog to learn more.

Manage your finances

Account Features

Free Online Banking

Free Online Billpayer

Free Mobile Banking

Free Mobile Deposit

Free Debit Card

Free PhoneFirst (Bank-by-Phone)

Bank Locally

Find A Local Branch

The First is here to help you reach your financial goals. Find the nearest local branch near you. We’re here for all your banking needs.

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Compare Checking Accounts in Bucks County

Not sure if our Free Checking is the account that best meets your needs? Compare all our checking account options to find the right one for you.

Free Checking


$0
Minimum Balance

Premium Checking


$400
Minimum Balance

Interest Plus Checking


$5,000
Minimum Balance

Money Market Checking


$2,500
Minimum Balance
Minimum Balance to Open$50$50$50$50
Interest--Balances Over $5,000Tiered Interest at Money Market Rates
Credit Toward Mortgage Closing Costs-$100$200-
Free Visa Debit Card---
Free Visa REWARDS Debit Card-
Free Standard Checks-
Free Safe Deposit Box---
Free Digital Banking
SECURITY Features

Protecting Your Account

24×7 Security

Fraud monitoring around the clock to help stop the bad guys.

Encryption

Our encrypted technology helps keep your information safe and secure.

Alerts

Setup alerts by emails, SMS and phone notifications to notify you of any charge.

Dark Web Monitoring

We monitor the dark web for instances of account numbers and names.

CardHub

Protect your debt card, set spending limits, manage transactions or lock your card from your phone.

Fast & Secure Login
Log into our app with bio-metric security such as your fingerprint or face.

We Put you first

Open a Free Checking Account Today

Questions about our free checking accounts? Call us today for more information, apply online, or visit one of our locations to get started!