Business Checking

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Business Checking

VALUE AND INTEREST-BEARING OPTIONS

Avoid high fees that other financial institutions charge and open a truly free business checking account with FTA today.

We’ve listed the features of each account below so you can choose the account that best fits your needs. 


Benefits and Features of Both FTA Business Checking Accounts

No Monthly Fee

Enjoy no maintenance fees on checking accounts

No Minimum Balance

No minimum balance required to keep account active

Free Debit Card

Use your debit card to pay for purchases or access ATMs

Easy Cash Access

Surcharge-free ATM access nationwide

QuickBooks

Excel-compatible Quickbooks data download

E-Alerts

Set up email or text alerts for your account activities

Digital Banking

Bank anytime with FTA Anywhere mobile and online banking

Free Multiple Logins

Logins can have various access levels

Your Options at a Glance


Choose between FTA's Business Value Checking or Interest-Bearing accounts, both meant to save you time and stress. 

Business Value Checking

Our Most Popular Account

This account is a simplified solution for small businesses with lower balances and account activity which includes user-friendly digital banking tools. 

  • Access to FTA Commercial Business Team
  • 225 free transactions per month
  • First box of checks free

Business Interest-Bearing Checking

Perfect for high balances

This interest-bearing option fits businesses that maintain a high balance and want to grow their money while benefiting from a wide range of free resources. Earn interest starting at a $10,000 balance.

  • Competitive interest-bearing rates
  • Access to FTA Commercial Business Team
  • Free transactions, unlimited
  • Free checks

Business Checking Features

  • Bill Pay and Remote Check Deposit¹ 
  • Automated payroll and bill management
  • Fast wire transfer capabilities
  • EMV chip and contactless technology for credit and debit cards
  • Checking overdraft protection
  • Excel-compatible and Quickbooks-compatible data downloads



Bank with FTA Anywhere

Anytime, Anyplace

Get easy access to your account with FTA Anywhere online and mobile banking. Download the FTA mobile app from the Android & Apple stores.

  • View balances
  • Mobile check deposits
  • Set up alerts 
  • Electronic Bill Pay
  • Use Pay-A-Person²
  • View eStatements
  • Access budget and savings tool
  • Transfer funds to internal and external accounts


Get Started Today

Online Account Opening

Complete an application online to get started

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Call 217-820-1793

Get connected with a FTA service representative

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We have 12 locations in north and central Florida

FTA Overdraft Protection


We don’t think you should ever have to worry about insufficient funds³. To continue receiving overdraft protection, the account balance must be brought to a positive balance very 20-day period. 


We offer several options designed to protect you from budget miscalculations and NSF (Non-Sufficient Funds) fees. 

  • Transfer from a regular savings: Link your checking and savings accounts so you can transfer money from savings to cover checks and debit transactions. 
  • Coverage through a personal line of credit account:  Your checking account can be directly linked to your personal line of credit, allowing you to automatically cover checks or debit card transactions.
  • Bounce-free checking protection: With bounce-free checking protection from FTA, you can avoid the high fees and hassles that come from insufficient funds. If you overdraw your account, FTA will cover your checks⁴ and ensure your transaction goes through. There is a small fee.

ATM Access and Rebates

There are countless other ways to access and save money with a checking account at FTA:

In addition to accessing any of the 13 Fin Trust Secure ATMs, use your Visa ® debit or ATM card to withdraw funds for free at any of the Publix Super Market-affiliated Presto! network ATMs. With the Pulse Network, you have access to 400,000 ATMs nationwide. Under our rebate program, most ATM fees will be refunded⁵.

Checking FAQs

If you have ordered checks before, simply log into Online Banking and select Accounts then Check Services. You will need a checkbook from your previous order to complete the process, as well as pay a small fee. You can also call FTA at 217-820-1793 to order more checks. You may also qualify for free checks. In this case, call us directly at the number above and we'll order your new checks on your behalf.
Get paid up to two days sooner! Enjoy the convenience of having your payroll check automatically and safely deposited into your FTA account with direct deposit!

Your employer's payroll department or Government Agency will need the credit union's Routing Number ( 764537840) and the account number where you want your paycheck deposited into.  To find your electronic payment account number, log in to your account, select which account the money will go in, and click or tap view details.  You can also give us a call - we're happy to assist you!
Yes, if you have the funds available and choose to withdraw the funds in the form of cash, we ask that you call us 3 business days ahead of time so we can arrange to have the funds on-site. We recommend you consider taking large sums of money in the form of a certified check as this is safer than having large sums of cash on you. If you choose to take a certified check, no advance notice is needed. However, if you would like cash, call us at 217-820-1793 and provide us with the branch location, the amount, and the date you will arrive to withdraw the funds.
Yes, you can use digital wallet services with a FTA Checking Account, including Apple Pay®, Samsung Pay®, Google Pay®, Click to Pay, Fitbit Pay™ and Garmin Pay™.