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Wall Street banks hold 86% of Wisconsinites’ cash, while community banks hold only 14%.
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By submitting this form, you agree to receive marketing emails and SMS from you Fortifi Bank. You will receive an email about how to schedule a time to pick up your hat. No account necessary. Limit one per household. As supplies last. You also grant Fortifi Bank permission to use any photos taken during hat pick-up events for marketing purposes.

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Where you bank determines the future.

Switch to Fortifi and be part of something bigger. When you bank local, your money stays local—helping small businesses grow, creating jobs, and strengthening your community. 

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We’ll pay you $10 to put up a yard sign.

We could send $10 to Big Tech in California for 2,500 quick glances on a social media ad, but that’s not who we are. We believe in real people, real communities, and real impact.

Offer available while supplies last. Limit one $10 Visa Gift Card and yard sign per household. You must visit your selected branch in person to sign an acknowledgment and pick up your gift card and sign. No account opening or purchase necessary. Offer subject to change without notice.

Claim Your $10 & Yard Sign

By submitting this form, you agree to receive emails & text messages from Fortifi Bank detailing how to pick up your yard sign and receive your $10 payment. You will need to visit the branch in person to sign an acknowledgment form. No purchase or account opening is necessary. Limit one per household. Offer available while supplies last and subject to change without notice. You also grant Fortifi Bank permission to use any photos taken for marketing purposes.

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Bring your Money Back to Wisconsin.

Fortifi’s Checking+ is a modern everyday checking account, plus:

+ Rewards: Choose between 5% cash back* or 4.28% APY*.

+ Community: Keep your funds local to grow Main Street.

+ Freedom: No minimum balance, no monthly fees.

+ Growth: Optional round-up savings to grow your wealth.

+ Cash: ATM refunds up to $10 per month*.

+ Confidence: a 1:1 banker that genuinely cares.

+ Support: Expert guidance when you need it.

Open a Checking+ Account

Start your Checking+ Account application online by filling in your personal information below. Your personal banker will reach out to you within 1 hour to finalize the details.

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+Confidence

Genuine & Caring
Financial Advice

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+Access

Modern Online
& Mobile Banking

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+Community

Local Economic
Stability & Growth

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How does Fortifi’s Checking+ compare?

 

Traditional
Checking Accounts
Choose Your Rewards:

5% Cash Back* or 4.28% APY*

Monthly fees
$0 Up to $20/Month
Minimum balance requirement
$0 Up to $5000
1:1 Banker That Genuinely Cares
Round-up to Savings
ATM Refunds up to $10/Month*
Wisconsin-Based Team
Financial Advice & Expertise
Fraud & ID Monitoring
Tap & Digital Wallet
Local Economic Growth
Airport Concierge
Financial Wellness Care
Mobile Check Deposits
Bill Pay & Payments
Online & Mobile Banking
Historically Proven Security
Full Suite of Digital Banking Tools

 

Here we go.

Money decisions can be confusing. You don’t have to figure this out alone.

Checking+ Qualifications & Disclosures

*APY=Annual Percentage Yield. Banking Statistic from FDIC.gov $50 minimum deposit to open. Monthly Qualifications: 18 debit card purchases / Direct deposit or Auto ACH payment / Enrollment in eStatements. Choose between earning interest or 5.00% cash back on up to $200 in debit card purchases if qualifications are met. If qualifications are met; the interest rate is 4.20% with a 4.28% APY on balances up to $15,000; balances $15,000.01 and over will earn an interest rate of .15% with an APY range of 1.39% – 4.28% APY depending on the account balance, and ATM refunds up to $10.00 per qualification cycle. Limit one Checking+ account per primary Tax Identification Number (TIN). Rates may change after opening. Rates effective as of 2/3/2025.

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