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Turn Worries Off With BankOn Checking.

Not always in touch with your daily account balance? We get that. We’ve worked to create a new offer: our simple BankOn Checking account. This account may keep you from accidentally overspending your account.

Hello, Simple.

BankOn - National Account Standards Seal 2025 2026Whether it’s the unplanned gas fill-up or the forgotten bill, we know life happens! With a low-cost BankOn checking account, there are no overdraft fees – which may be the perfect option for you. In the event your checking account doesn’t have sufficient funds, you may prefer to simply have a transaction declined and avoid any overdraft fees.

Say goodbye to overdraft fees and hello to your new account – all at a low monthly service charge. To explore if this account makes sense for you, call 701-293-2400 or 800-423-3344, or visit any of our convenient locations.

Choose the Best Checking Account for You.

$720 annual value!**
Preferred Perks1 Checking Premium Interest Checking Totally Free2 Checking BankOn Checking
Open My Account Open My Account Open My Account
ATM Fee Refunds Up to $250 annually Up to $250 annually Up to $150 annually Up to $150 annually
IDProtect® – Identity Theft Monitoring3 and Credit File Monitoring* Included. Not Included. Not Included. Not Included.
24/7 Telehealth*4 Included. Not Included. Not Included. Not Included.
eVets*5 Included. Not Included. Not Included. Not Included.
Health Discount Savings* Included. Not Included. Not Included. Not Included.
Debit Card Rewards Included. Included. Included. Included.
Paydays up to 2 Days Early6 Included. Included. Included. Included.
Earns Interest Included. Included. Not Included. Not Included.
Welcome Gift Included. Included. Included. Included.
Minimum to Open $50 $50 $50 $25
Monthly Service Charge $4.95 if minimum daily balance falls below $5,000 $10 if minimum daily balance falls below $5,000 None $5 for customers age 24+
Overdraft Protection Options Included. Included. Included. Included.
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  • $720 annual value!**

    Preferred Perks1 Checking

    • Open My Account
    • ATM Fee Refunds Up to $250 annually
    • IDProtect® – Identity Theft Monitoring3 and Credit File Monitoring* Included.
    • 24/7 Telehealth*4 Included.
    • eVets*5 Included.
    • Health Discount Savings* Included.
    • Debit Card Rewards Included.
    • Paydays up to 2 Days Early6 Included.
    • Earns Interest Included.
    • Welcome Gift Included.
    • Minimum to Open $50
    • Monthly Service Charge $4.95 if minimum daily balance falls below $5,000
    • Overdraft Protection Options Included.
    • Account Details
  • Premium Interest Checking

    • Open My Account
    • ATM Fee Refunds Up to $250 annually
    • IDProtect® – Identity Theft Monitoring3 and Credit File Monitoring* Not Included.
    • 24/7 Telehealth*4 Not Included.
    • eVets*5 Not Included.
    • Health Discount Savings* Not Included.
    • Debit Card Rewards Included.
    • Paydays up to 2 Days Early6 Included.
    • Earns Interest Included.
    • Welcome Gift Included.
    • Minimum to Open $50
    • Monthly Service Charge $10 if minimum daily balance falls below $5,000
    • Overdraft Protection Options Included.
    • Account Details
  • Totally Free2 Checking

    • Open My Account
    • ATM Fee Refunds Up to $150 annually
    • IDProtect® – Identity Theft Monitoring3 and Credit File Monitoring* Not Included.
    • 24/7 Telehealth*4 Not Included.
    • eVets*5 Not Included.
    • Health Discount Savings* Not Included.
    • Debit Card Rewards Included.
    • Paydays up to 2 Days Early6 Included.
    • Earns Interest Not Included.
    • Welcome Gift Included.
    • Minimum to Open $50
    • Monthly Service Charge None
    • Overdraft Protection Options Included.
    • Account Details
  • BankOn Checking

    • ATM Fee Refunds Up to $150 annually
    • IDProtect® – Identity Theft Monitoring3 and Credit File Monitoring* Not Included.
    • 24/7 Telehealth*4 Not Included.
    • eVets*5 Not Included.
    • Health Discount Savings* Not Included.
    • Debit Card Rewards Included.
    • Paydays up to 2 Days Early6 Included.
    • Earns Interest Not Included.
    • Welcome Gift Included.
    • Minimum to Open $25
    • Monthly Service Charge $5 for customers age 24+
    • Overdraft Protection Options Included.
    • Account Details

(By the way, we offer business checking, too!)

“My wife and I have had a Gate City Bank checking account for years, and we’ve enjoyed very good service. It’s an A+ bank.”

Gerald – Wahpeton, ND

“I’ve had a checking account with Gate City Bank for a long time. They’ve been awesome to me.”

Sebastijan – Fargo,ND

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Crunch the Numbers With Ease.

Balancing your checkbook doesn’t have to be a pain! Our user-friendly calculator makes the process simple.

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Become a Personal Finance Guru.

Master your money with our helpful educational resources! Learn about everything from opening your first checking account to planning for retirement.

1 Available to individuals ages 18 or older upon approval of account opening. Access to features may be subject to additional terms and conditions and is subject to change.

2 No maintenance or activity fees. Other fees, including overdraft fees, may apply. Please see our Schedule of Fees for details.

3 Benefits are available to personal checking account owner(s) and joint account owners subject to the terms and conditions for the applicable Benefits. Some Benefits require authentication, registration and/ or activation. Benefits are not available to a “signer” on the account who is not an account owner or to businesses, clubs, trusts, organizations and/or churches and their members, or schools and their employees/students.

4 Available for the primary account holder and their spouse/domestic partner and up to six dependent children age 2 and older. This is not insurance.

5 Medications may only be prescribed where allowed by law. In certain states, a Veterinary-Client-Patient-Relationship (VCPR) must be established to diagnose and treat patients through eVets, and only advice and virtual veterinary triage may be provided without a VCPR.

6 Your direct deposit will generally be accessible the same day we receive it, up to two days early.

** Estimated value based on approximate monthly costs or savings for similar marketplace benefits and subject to change. Benefits and features may vary and may not necessarily reflect the exact features offered through Preferred Perks Checking Account. No cash value is implied with the use of this account or any of its features.

* Registration/activation required.