The First National Bank of Long Island Review: Checking, Savings and Money Market Accounts

This package is a combination of a checking and savings account, which does have the ability to earn interest, though you will need to contact the bank to find out the rates.

It also comes with free standard personalized checks, unlimited check writing, free check images, free ATM withdrawals on both in-network and out-of-network ATMs when minimum balances are maintained (there’s no requirement for the checking account, but it’s $3,000 for the savings account), a debit card with the potential to earn shopping rewards and free travelers checks.

This account does not have the ability to earn interest. However, it does come with a low opening deposit requirement, and no monthly service charges or minimum balance requirements. It also provides a free first order of 50 standard personalized checks, a debit card offering shopping rewards, unlimited check writing and free check images.

This non-interest bearing student account is available to students ages 13 to 23. Those ages 13 to 17 need to open the account jointly with a parent or guardian. The account holder will need to be sure to transfer the account’s funds to another account before his or her 24th birthday.

This account also requires the owner to receive statements electronically, Otherwise, the minimum opening deposit and balance requirement are extremely low, and the account comes with a free debit card with the potential to earn shopping rewards, a free first order of 50 personalized checks, unlimited check writing and free check images.

This interest-bearing checking account has many of the same benefits as the bank’s other checking accounts, though it has a pretty steep minimum balance requirement to avoid its monthly fee. You’ll need to contact the bank to obtain the current rate.

The account also offers 50 free checks, unlimited check writing, free check images and a debit card with the potential to earn rewards.

This basic checking account has a low opening deposit and no minimum deposit requirement. It also comes with a low monthly fee, as well as an additional fee if you exceed eight withdrawals in a month, though that shouldn’t be too difficult to avoid. This account also comes with 50 free checks, and a debit card with the potential to earn rewards.

How to get The First National Bank of Long Island’s checking accounts

All of The First National Bank of Long Island’s checking accounts must be opened in person at a branch. Visit the website to find the location nearest you.

The First National Bank of Long Island advertises this account as being beneficial for affluent customers. It has a pretty steep minimum opening deposit requirement and minimum balance requirement to avoid the monthly fee. In comparison, its minimum balance to earn interest appears to be on the low end. Contact the bank to obtain current rate information.

As with all savings accounts, this one is subject to Federal Reserve Regulation D, which limits certain debits up to six per month.

This account is a great option to teach kids and grandkids about good saving habits early in life. It’s available to those under age 18 and comes with a special interest rate for the first 90 days the account is open. From there, the more they save, the more interest they will earn, with up to a $15 credit every year. There is no minimum balance requirement to earn interest, and no monthly maintenance fee. You’ll need to contact the bank to obtain current rate information. Account holders have the choice of a passbook or statement savings account with unlimited access to in-branch withdrawals and free electronic statements. This account is opened as a Uniform Transfer to Minor account. It is subject to Federal Reserve Regulation D, which limits certain withdrawals and transfers up to six per month.

This account is meant specifically for saving up for the holidays. Interest is earned on all balances at the end of the holiday year, and there is no minimum opening deposit or monthly maintenance fee. You’ll need to call the bank to obtain current rate information. Account owners can set up an automatic transfer from their First National Bank of Long Island checking account.

This account comes with electronic statements and renews automatically every year, with the money credited back into your checking account at the end of the year. Account holders also have the option to set up a 50-week payment schedule, though a fee may apply if it is closed before the final payment. Contact a branch for more information about this. As with all savings accounts, this one is subject to Federal Reserve Regulation D, which limits certain withdrawals and transfers up to six per month.

This traditional passbook savings account earns interest from the day of deposit to the day of withdrawal. It has a low minimum opening deposit and a minimal balance requirement to earn interest and avoid the money fee. Contact the bank to obtain current rate information. It is also subject to Federal Reserve Regulation D, which limits certain withdrawals and transfers to six per month.

How to get The First National Bank of Long Island’s savings accounts

The First National Bank of Long Island’s savings accounts must be opened in person at a branch. Visit the website to find one near you.

As with a few of the bank’s savings account, this one boasts having a money market rate — as it should, since it’s a money market account by name. It also has a low opening deposit requirement, and fairly low balance requirements to earn interest and avoid incurring the monthly fee. Be sure to contact the bank to get current rate information. As a savings account, it is subject to Federal Reserve Regulation D, which limits certain debits up to six per month.

How to get The First National Bank of Long Island’s money market account

As with all of The First National Bank of Long Island’s personal account products, this one must be opened in person at a branch. Visit the website to find a location near you.