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  CompassLink Build-to-Order Basic
How it works: An interest-earning account that lets you combine balances for more benefits The perfect checking account for your everyday banking A second-chance checking account to get back on track
How to apply: Apply Online Now, Call 1-800-COMPASS or visit a Branch Apply Online Now, Call 1-800-COMPASS or visit a Branch Call 1-800-COMPASS or visit a Branch
Best for customers who: Want to earn interest on checking, have a Money Market account, have loans and/or credit card balances Have recurring direct deposits, are enrolled as a student, have other accounts with us Have been turned down for a checking account in the past, want branch access for their account
Earns Interest Yes No No
Fees
How To Avoid Monthly Service Charge
  • Maintain a combined average daily collected balance of $5,000 in your CompassLink Checking and Preferred Money Market Accounts, OR
  • Maintain a minimum daily balance of $7,500 in your linked installment loans (excluding mortgages.)
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  • Qualifying Direct Deposit of $300+
  • Average Daily Collected Balance of $1,500+
  • Preferred Client PLUS
  • Student under 25
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Minimum Opening Deposit $25 $25 $25
Monthly Service Charge $20 $10.95 $13.95
Online/Mobile Tools
  • Online Banking
  • Mobile Banking
  • MyCompass
  • E-Mail Alerts
Free Free Free
Online Bill Pay Free Free Free
Check Card Access
VISA® Check Card Free Free Free
Visa Check Card customized with a personal photo $10 per card Free
(One per account)
$10 per card
Free withdrawals at BBVA Compass ATMs Yes Yes Yes
Statements
Online Statements (with Online Banking) Yes Yes Yes
Paper Statements Yes $3/month $3/month
Image Statements Yes $5/month $5/month
Additional Benefits
Loan Discount
(for select products)
.25% discount with automatic payment from checking .25% discount with automatic payment from checking .25% discount with automatic payment from checking
Preferred Client Program Extra benefits for our best checking customers with a BBVA Compass checking account and at least $25,000 in Qualifying Balances who want extra benefits.
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Preferred Client Plus Program The highest level of service for our very best checking customers with a checking account and at least $100,000 in Qualifying Balances who want the most benefits available based on their relationship.
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All checking accounts and Check Cards are subject to approval, which may include credit approval. All loans are subject to credit approval. Please refer to the Terms & Conditions (account disclosure) for each product or service for complete details. Additional terms may apply. Products, features, and benefits offered with accounts are subject to change. Miscellaneous fees may apply to all accounts.

Mobile Banking: Access and/or usage fees may apply according to your wireless plan. Please check with your wireless carrier about such fees.