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Green Checking

Green Checking has the features you'd expect from an affordable checking account. What you wouldn't expect is how much more this account can do for you.

In fact, when you add one of our new Plans to yourCitizens Bank Checking account, you'll get benefits like never before. Benefits that give you value and security and now you can try them for 30 days at no charge.

Simplify how you manage your funds - open a Green Checking account today.

Take Advantage of Green Checking Account Benefits

Open a Green Checking account online, and receive convenient features such as:

Overview

Plans

FAQs

            You May Be Interested InValue Plan:
            Learn how you can receive over $500 per year in shopping and dining discounts, up
            to $120 cash back a year and additional purchase protection.
Secure Plan:
            Find out how you can get additional identity theft and fraud protection all in one
            place.

            View All Plans

            Monthly Maintenance Fee
        
$9.99 or $0

            Minimum Balance to Open
        
Open your account with as little as $50. 

            Checks
        
Unlimited check writing.
Order checks.

            Online Banking and Bill Pay
        
Unlimited online access to accounts. Pay bills, make transfers, set up alerts, and more.
Online banking is safe and secure -  guaranteed.

            Convenience
        
ATM card or Debit Card1.
Access to more than 3,800 ATMs and 1,480  branches - many with extended hours.
Instant access to your funds via Direct
          Deposit.

            Plans
        
Value Plan: $6.99 per month
                With Discounts and  Coupons, you can save money on dining, movies,
                        concerts, electronics, travel and more. More than $500 a year in potential savings.
                    
With Cash Back with Green$ense®, get 10¢ back for every paperless
                        payment you make, up to $120 a year.
Get three-way protection for all your purchases with Return Guarantee, Price Protection
                        and Warranty Extension.
Plus enjoy access to complimentary grocery coupons.

            
Secure Plan: $6.99 per
                month
                Credit monitoring with TransUnion® gives you immediate
                        notification of any credit report inquiries or changes. Plus, you can request a
                        tri-bureau credit report in the event of an identity theft.
Internet Surveillance with DataPatrol notifies you if your personal
                        information has been compromised online and provides expert support if an issue
                        is discovered.
Card and document registration lets you initiate the cancellation
                        and replacement of lost or stolen credit cards with a single call.

            
Combined Plan: $10.99
                per month. Enjoy the benefits of our Value and Secure Plans while saving over 20%
                per month. 

            Interest Rate
        
This checking account does not earn interest.

            Pay Yourself First
        
Use Steady Save® to
          set up automatic transfers to your savings account.

            Customer Service
        
Enjoy access to our expert customer care representatives.  
	Easily switch to Citizens Bank with  One Switch®.

            Overdraft Protection
        
Link to your other Citizens Bank accounts for  Overdraft Protection2.
Learn about our Standard Overdraft Practices

            Safety & Security
        
Peace of mind with FDIC insurance.

¹ Must be approved for Citizens Bank Debit Card.

² Usage fee may apply. Applicable accounts include lines of credit, savings accounts and money market accounts. All accounts, loans, and services are subject to individual approval. See a banker for details. Other fees may apply.

As a good bank, we make it our business to do more for our customers. That’s why we created Plans—each is carefully designed to give you more by helping you make the most of your money, while keeping everything you have safe and sound. Experience the benefits of Plans for yourself for 30 days at no charge with your first enrollment.

Value Plan

Get up to $620 in savings and cash back, plus added protection for your purchases, for just $6.99 a month.

Secure Plan

Identity theft or fraud incident could cost you thousands. Our Secure Plan can give you peace of mind and protection for just $6.99 a month.

Combined Plan

Maximize your benefits. Get the benefits of both the Value Plan and the Secure Plan while saving 20% every month.

PLANS DISCLOSURE

View Value Plan Terms and Conditions

View Secure Plan Terms and Conditions

View Combined Plan Terms and Conditions

All benefits, with the exception of the Green$ense benefit, are provided by The CPP Insurance Agency, LLC, which will be referred to as "CPP", or CPP’s third party providers. Citizens Bank is not an affiliate of nor is it responsible or liable for the services provided by CPP.

You must be 18 years or older, a US resident and have or open a Citizens Bank checking account. Only one plan per account.

Value Plan Discounts: Actual savings may vary.

Green$ense: Terms, conditions, restrictions apply. Transactions must post to your account to qualify.

All other benefits: Exclusions and limitations apply. See Terms and Conditions for complete product benefit details. The Purchase Protection programs are administered by TWG Innovation Solutions, Inc., 175 West Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 356-3000 via forms ESP-MEM-I-DOP(8.11), PP-MEM-NT (12.07), and SG-MEM-NT (12.07). Warranty Extension benefits are not available in Maine or Utah, and are provided by National Product Care Company, except in Arizona, Florida, Oklahoma and Wisconsin, where they are provided by Service Saver, Incorporated (FL License Number 80173), both of which are located at 175 West Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 356-3000.

What is a Checking Account?
A checking account is an account, where funds are easily available through different channels (checks, ATM, online bill pay). Because money is available on demand these accounts are also referred to as demand accounts or demand deposit accounts.

How Do I Open an Account?
For your convenience, you can apply for many Citizens Bank personal and business products right online. Just select the appropriate link from the top of this page and find the product you're looking for. You'll find information about applying online on the individual product page. If you prefer, you can also open and account by calling the Citizens Bank PhoneBank at 1-888-910-4100, or by visiting any Citizens Bank branch.

How Do I Transfer Funds?
It's easy to transfer funds yourself by phone: merely call 1-888-910-4100. You can also transfer funds at ATMs or online using Online Banking.

What Kinds of Transactions can I Perform Using Online Banking?
You can review account history and current transactions, transfer funds between accounts, place stop payments, request copies of statements, send customer service requests via secured Email, pay bills, view images of cleared checks, access your checking and savings account statements online, and much more.

How Safe is Online Banking? What Systems Are In Place To Ensure Security?
All account information entered and displayed online is maintained on a secured database encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. We also protect information stored in our database by hardened connections called Firewalls. Only those devices authorized to communicate with the database can make a connection to the database. Additionally we offer Safe With Citizens to ensure security.

Is Bill Pay available with Mobile Banking?
Yes. Bill Pay is currently available within our Mobile Banking Apps. You may also access Bill Pay by logging on to online banking and selecting “Pay Bills” for devices that don't currently support bill pay. Be on the lookout for Bill Pay on additional devices with upcoming mobile enhancements.

Learn More About Green Checking

Have more questions about a Green Checking account? It’s okay. Contact a Citizens Bank customer care representative at 1-877-360-2472 to answer any questions you may have, and help get you started.

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