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Bank of the Ozarks has the personal financial products and services you need to fit your personal banking style. We offer a broad array of personal products and services throughout central, northern, western and northwest Arkansas, and in selected Texas communities. We've got the checking account you're looking for, including MaxYield™ Checking, one of the most competitive interest-bearing checking accounts around. Plus, we have Free Checking, a free Visa check card and free On-line Banking. Whatever you are looking for from your personal bank, Bank of the Ozarks has the right customized banking solutions for you. We're All the Bank You Need.
Choose the Checking Package You Need
Bonus Checking | Free Checking | Heritage Checking (50+) | Interest Plus Checking | MaxYield Checking | Checking Comparison Chart | Other Services
Bonus Checking
Great Checking with Grand Benefits
| Minimum Opening Balance | $100 |
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| Minimum Balance | No minimum balance requirement |
| Monthly Service Charge | $5 |
| Interest | No interest is earned on this account |
| Overdraft Protection | Bounce-Proof Security |
| Statements | Check image statements for easy record keeping |
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Free Checking
| Minimum Opening Balance | $100 |
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| Minimum Balance | No minimum balance required |
| Monthly Service Charge | No monthly service charge |
| Interest | No interest is earned on this account |
| Overdraft Protection | Bounce-Proof Security |
| Statements | Itemized Monthly Statements |
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Heritage Checking (50+)
A checking account for people age 50 or better with all the checking services you need.
| Minimum Opening Balance | $100 |
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| Minimum Balance | $300 |
| Monthly Service Charge | $6.25 monthly service charge if average daily balance for the statement period falls below the minimum. |
| Interest | No interest is earned on this account |
| Overdraft Protection | Bounce-Proof Security |
| Statements | Check image statements for easy record keeping |
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Interest Plus Checking
Enjoy earning interest on your entire balance and unlimited check writing, all from the same account.
| Minimum Opening Balance | $100 |
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| Minimum Balance | $800 |
| Monthly Service Charge | $8 monthly service charge if daily balance falls below the minimum. |
| Interest | Interest earned on entire collected balance |
| Overdraft Protection | Bounce-Proof Security |
| Statements | Check image statements for easy record keeping |
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MaxYield Checking
Earn Real Money Market Interest and Get Unlimited Checking
| Minimum Opening Balance | $1000 |
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| Minimum Balance | $1000 |
| Monthly Service Charge | $12 monthly service charge if balance falls below minimum |
| Interest | This is our highest earning checking account. Earn maximum interest compounded monthly. Interest rate is variable and paid on entire collected balance. For current rates, call the nearest branch. |
| Overdraft Protection | Bounce-Proof Security |
| Statements | Check image statements for easy record keeping |
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Checking Comparison Chart
Every Bank of the Ozarks Checking Account can be set up for direct deposit and includes a free Visa® Check/ATM Card, free On-line Banking, unlimited check writing, Info-line Telephone Banking and Bounce-Proof Security *
Find the right Bank of the Ozarks Checking Account for You.
| Account Features | Bonus Checking | Free Checking | Heritage Checking | Interest Plus Checking | MaxYield Checking |
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| Type of Account | Premium with rewards | Simple with no fees | Special for customers 50+ | Earns interest | Earns maximum interest monthly with unlimited access to funds |
| Minimum to Open | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $1000 |
| Monthly Service Fee | $5 | None | $6.25 if average daily balance for the statement period falls below $300 | $8 if balance falls below $800 | $12 if balance falls below $1000 |
| Visa Check Card | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Online Bill Pay | FREE for first 15 bills paid per statement cycle and 50¢ for each additional bill paid. | FREE for first 15 bills paid per statement cycle and 50¢ for each additional bill paid. | FREE for first 15 bills paid per statement cycle and 50¢ for each additional bill paid. | FREE for first 15 bills paid per statement cycle and 50¢ for each additional bill paid. | FREE for first 15 bills paid per statement cycle and 50¢ for each additional bill paid. |
| Check Image Statements | Yes | On-line Only | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free Checks | Yes Wallet-style |
No | Yes Wallet-style |
No | First order free |
| Earns Interest | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
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*Bounce-Proof Security provided as a courtesy for accounts in good standing, Normal overdraft fees of $31 per item will apply.
Other Services
Bounce Proof Security | EZEE-SWITCH | Info-Line | On-Line Banking | Customer Call Center | Visa® Check Card
Bounce-Proof Security
Bounce-Proof Security will save you the embarrassment of a returned check when you make an honest mistake in your checkbook or forget to make a deposit. Instead of returning checks unpaid, we will automatically pay them for you, up to your Bounce-Proof Security limit.
- Bounce-Proof Security is a benefit of your personal checking account
- The service will generally pay up to a maximum of $500 overdraft for accounts in good standing. Normal overdraft fees of $31 per item will apply, whether the overdraft is caused by check, in-person withdrawal or other electronic means.
- New accounts must maintain a positive balance and be in good standing for at least 30 days to be approved for Bounce-Proof security
- Service may be withdrawn at the Bank's discretion
- Overdrafts must be repaid within 30 days.
- The Bank will generally limit this courtesy to one account per household
EZEE-SWITCH
EZEE-SWITCH makes changing banks really easy.
When you open a new Bank of the Ozarks account we will give you EZEE-SWITCH forms so you can easily transfer your automatic payments and direct deposits.
Once you have received your new account number, simply notify the firms with whom you have automatic payments so that future payments will be deducted from your new Bank of the Ozarks account. Then attach a voided check or deposit slip to the completed authorization form and drop it in the mail.
To switch your direct deposits, it’s just as easy. Just attach one of your new deposit slips to a completed authorization form and drop it in the mail to those who deposit into your account.
Info-Line
1-800-536-0897
24 hours a day,
7 days a week
Our 24-hour Info-Line puts automated account information at your fingertips.
- Check your account balances
- Transfer funds between accounts
- Hear a list of your transactions
- Find out if direct deposits have been credited
- Check your loan balances
- Security code keeps your information private
- Requires touch tone phone service
On-Line Banking
On-Line Banking allows personal accounts FREE ACCESS to all their banking information from a personal computer via the Internet. It’s a safe and secure way to do all your banking from the convenience of your home or office.
- Check balances and activity on accounts
- Transfer funds between accounts
- View banking history
- View check images
- Re-order checks
- Statement history available (system accumulates statement history following enrollment)
- Download account information into Microsoft Money or other personal financial software
- Change your address
- Issue stop payments
- Order savings bonds
- Pay bills electronically – FREE for the first 15 bills paid per statement cycle, then only $.50 for each additional bill paid.
Customer Call Center
Have a question about opening an account? Need help with your banking? Want to know about banking hours? Just call our Customer Service Center. Our friendly, experienced staff is waiting to assist you. They have the answers to your questions and you can call them toll free from anywhere in the state.
1-800-274-44828:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Saturday |
Visa® Check Card
Bank of the Ozarks Visa® Check Card works just like a check, except better. It’s easier to carry and easier to use than a checkbook. And it’s good around town and around the world.
- Free with all Bank of the Ozarks checking accounts
- Good at stores that do not accept checks
- Good for mail, phone or Internet purchases
- Avoid check writing hassles
- No interest charges
- Also works as an ATM Card
- Get a receipt for all purchases
- Get the detail of each transaction on your monthly bank statement


