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Classic Checking

A traditional checking account with today's smartest features to help manage your money.

  • Standard Checks Included
  • Overdraft Service Options Available{70}

Apply in person

man using phone to mobile deposit a check

It's anything but complicated.

Open with a minimum balance of $100.

Maintain a $500 minimum daily or $1,000 average monthly balance to waive $6 monthly service charge.

Enroll in eStatements to waive $3 monthly paper statement fee.

Includes Simmons Bank standard checks and debit card at no cost.

Choose overdraft services as an available option.{70}

Works seamlessly with our Simmons Bank Mobile App.

Learn more with FAQs

24-hour telephone banking

Call 877-245-1234 for deposits and loans, or 800-272-2102 for credit cards to access your account any time.

Simmons Bank savings
Simmons Bank Round-Up

Round up your purchases to the next whole dollar amount and we'll deposit the difference in a second account of your choice.{21}

Mobile deposit

Save a trip to the bank. Deposit checks from your smartphone or tablet anytime, anywhere with no charge.{16}

Questions?
We're here to help.

In Person

Stop by a branch to talk with an advisor.

Find a branch
By Phone

1-866-246-2400
Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. CT
Saturday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT

Classic Checking FAQs:

There is a $6 monthly service charge, but this fee can be waived by maintaining either a $500 daily balance or a $1,000 average monthly balance.

There is a $3 quarterly fee for paper statements, but this fee is waived if enrolled in eStatements only.

A minimum deposit of $100 is required to open this account.

You will typically receive your debit card in 3–5 business days from the date we verify your physical address.

Yes! Just add your Simmons Bank card to your smartphone and you're good to go!

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  • {97} Benefits and features are subject to customer qualification and approval by Simmons Bank.

  • {70} Read what you need to know about overdrafts and overdraft fees. Download the Overdraft Privilege Account Disclosure. Choose overdraft services options.

  • {7} Simmons Bank Debit Card issuance is subject to customer qualification and approval by Simmons Bank.
  • {21} Available for personal accounts only.

  • {16} Data connection required. Wireless carrier fees may apply. Mobile deposit is available to Simmons Bank online and mobile banking customers who are at least 18 years of age and have the most recent Simmons Bank App for iPhone®, iPad®, or Android™.

  • {102} Debit Card Fraud Alerts Program: All Simmons Bank debit card accounts are automatically enrolled in the real-time Fraud Alerts Program and are being actively monitored. If fraudulent charges are suspected, the cardholder will receive an introductory text message from Simmons Bank that offers the opportunity to opt out of future alerts. It is the cardholder's responsibility to keep contact information current. Messaging frequency depends on account activity. For more information, text HELP to 32874. To cancel fraud text messaging services at any time, reply STOP to any alert from your mobile device. For Fraud Alerts support, call 1-866-795-9410. By giving us your mobile number, you agree that Fraud Alerts text messaging is authorized to notify you of suspected incidents of financial or identity fraud. Release of Liability: Alerts sent via SMS may not be delivered if phone is not in range of a transmission site, or if sufficient network capacity is not available. Even within coverage, factors beyond the control of the carrier and for which the carrier is not responsible may interfere with message delivery.