Express Account Opening | Grand Valley Bank

Checking Account Options

The accounts listed below all offer free Online and Mobile Banking with free bill pay, free debit cards and electronic account statements. Choose the account that will best fit your needs!

Account Type	Fees	Conditions	Earns Interest
EZ Checking	$7.50 per Month¹	¹ Can be avoided by receiving only electronic statements, and conducting at least 10 debit card transactions.	No
Benchmark Checking	$7.50 per Month² More than 40 debits $0.15 each	² Can be avoided with average balance of $1,200 or $500 minimum.	No
Benchmark Plus Checking	$9.50 per Month³ More than 40 debits $0.15 each	³ Can be avoided with average balance of $3,500 or $1,000 minimum.	Yes
Summit Checking	FREE⁴	⁴ Must be 55 or older	No
References to account activity are per monthly statement cycle.

Savings Account Options

This account offers free Online and Mobile Banking, free ATM cards and electronic account statements.

Account Type	Application	Fees	Conditions	Earns Interest
Regular Savings		$4.00 per Month⁵	⁵ Can be avoided with average balance of $500 or $200 minimum. Allows 6 total transfers, in person withdrawals, or third party debits. Unlimited ATM withdrawals.	Yes
References to account activity are per monthly statement cycle.

Detailed Instructions

Save the completed application to your computer and submit it via our secure email portal . You will need to register prior to composing your message. Once logged into the portal, choose the Compose tab. Select New Accounts from the "To:" pull-down menu, then type "application" in the subject line. There is an "Attach File" button to include your application and a photo or scanned copy (must be legible) of the current identification document (specified in the application) for each applicant. Alternatively, you can print the completed form and mail or deliver it to your local branch along with a copy of your identification.

Once your account application is received, you will be notified by secure email. We will contact you via secure email to verify information submitted or with any questions. Upon approval of your application, we will send a confirmation email. A new account packet will be sent to the physical address specified in your application. The packet will include account disclosures for the account type you selected, along with your signature card. Mail the signed signature card in the supplied return envelope. We will notify you by email when your signature card is received. The final step in the account opening process is making your initial deposit either by mail, coming to a branch in person, GVB mobile remote deposit, or transferring funds from another account to your new Grand Valley Bank account.

We must confirm receipt of the deposit within two weeks after we receive your signature card or your account will be closed. When your deposit is credited and available you can begin enjoying all the benefits of your new Grand Valley Bank account.

Do you have questions? Please feel free to call your local Grand Valley Bank branch for assistance.