Personal Checking

Founded in 1906, BLC Community Bank is one of the few remaining independent banks in Wisconsin. If you’re looking for the best checking accounts in Appleton and the Fox Valley, WI, we offer a variety of options to suit different needs. Not sure which checking account is right for you? Our friendly and experienced employees are here to help.

Carefree

Carefree Checking

Looking for checking accounts in Fox Valley, Wisconsin? Our Carefree checking gives you everything you need and nothing you don’t, such as service charges.

No monthly service charge and no minimum balance requirement^†;
Unlimited check writing
Online/Mobile Banking
Bill Pay
BLC Debit card - a card to access your account wherever MasterCard is accepted
Free ATM card with no transaction fees assessed by BLC¹
Overdraft protection available
Direct Deposit
$25 minimum deposit required to open an account

Our bankers are locally based in Appleton and the Fox Valley. We live and work in the same communities as you do. Partner with us for all your banking needs.

CONTACT ONE OF OUR EXPERIENCED BANKERS TODAY!

Have questions? Ready to open an account? Call us at (920) 788-4141 or fill out our Contact Us form for further information.

Carefree Interest

Carefree Interest Checking

Looking for interest checking accounts in the Fox Valley? With Carefree Interest Checking, you’ll enjoy all the features of our Carefree Checking account, plus the opportunity to earn interest on your balance.

All the features of our Carefree Checking plus:

Earn 0.05% Annual Percentage Yield (APY*) interest with a $500.00 minimum daily balance.
$500 minimum deposit required to open an account

Our bankers are locally based in Appleton and the Fox Valley. We live and work in the same communities as you do. Partner with us for all your banking needs.

CONTACT ONE OF OUR EXPERIENCED BANKERS TODAY!

Have questions? Ready to open an account? Call us at (920) 788-4141 or fill out our Contact Us form for further information.

InterestPlus

InterestPlus Checking

Do you like earning more on your checking account? With our InterestPlus Checking, you can enjoy all the features of Carefree Checking plus the opportunity to earn a higher interest rate on your balance, plus refunds on non-BLC ATM fees up to $10. $25 minimum deposit required to open an account.

All the features of Carefree Checking plus earn interest and refunds on non-BLC ATM fees up to $10.

How to qualify to earn interest:

Receive E-Statements
Have at least 12 debit card transactions post and clear
Have at least one direct deposit or ACH deposit

What are the benefits?

3.00% Annual Percentage Yield* on balances up to $20,000
0.10% Annual Percentage Yield* on balances over $20,000
Up to $10 per month max refund on non-BLC ATM fees (foreign)

If qualifications are not met during the statement period then 0.02% Annual Percentage Yield (APY*) applies to all balances. All qualifications must be met per statement period to receive benefits.

Limit of one InterestPlus Checking account per consumer.

Our bankers are locally based in Appleton and the Fox Valley. We live and work in the same communities as you do. Partner with us for all your banking needs.

CONTACT ONE OF OUR EXPERIENCED BANKERS TODAY!

Have questions? Ready to open an account? Call us at (920) 788-4141 or fill out our Contact Us form for further information.

Tiered Money Market

A BLC Community Bank Money Market Account allows you to save while earning a competitive interest rate but also gives you easy access to your money when you need it! With BLC’s tiered interest rates you can earn more as your savings grow.

$5,000 minimum deposit required to open an account
May earn a higher rate of interest on higher balances
Interest accrues daily on collected balance and is paid monthly
Rates are subject to change at any time

Our bankers are locally based in Appleton and the Fox Valley. We live and work in the same communities as you do. Partner with us for all your banking needs.

CONTACT ONE OF OUR EXPERIENCED BANKERS TODAY!

Have questions? Ready to open an account? Call us at (920) 788-4141 or fill out our Contact Us form for further information.

HSA

Health Savings Account

HSA’s were designed to help individuals in high-deductible health plans (HDHP) save for current or future qualified medical expenses. Money in your HSA can be used to pay for a variety of health related expenses for you, your spouse and your dependents. You own the account, you decide when to use the funds and if you change jobs the money stays with you. Contributions are deductible on federal taxes, the interest and other earnings and distributions to pay or reimburse qualified medical expenses are tax free (consult your tax advisor).

$100 minimum deposit required to open an account
Free debit card
Unlimited check writing
Online account access at online banking or mobile app
Competitive interest rates based on tiered balances

Our bankers are locally based in Appleton and the Fox Valley. We live and work in the same communities as you do. Partner with us for all your banking needs.

CONTACT ONE OF OUR EXPERIENCED BANKERS TODAY!

Have questions? Ready to open an account? Call us at (920) 788-4141 or fill out our Contact Us form for further information.

Which account is right for me?

BLC Community Bank offers several styles of checking accounts. Choose the type that fits your needs and visit us today to open your new account! Need help making the switch? Check out our switch kit.

	Carefree	InterestPlus	Carefree Interest
Unlimited Check Writing
Online/Mobile Banking
Debit Card
Free Transactions at ATM Access Locations¹
Bill Pay
Direct Deposit
Overdraft Protection Available
Earns Interest	n/a
Minimum Deposit to Open Account	$25	$25	$500
	Qualifications to Earn Interest (Per Statement Period)
Minimum Balance to Obtain APY	n/a	$0	$500
Earns Interest*	n/a	Up to 3.00% APY ³	0.05% APY
E-Statements Required	n/a
Number of Debit Card Transactions	n/a	12
Refund on Non-BLC ATM Fees (Foreign)	n/a	Up to $10
Direct Deposit / ACH Requirement	n/a
Service Charge	n/a		$5 ²