55 Connection

It's no secret, today's mature market is the most active ever. You're living fuller, richer lives and we've designed a special package of products and services to make it even better with savings to stretch your dollars, services to enhance your lifestyle and ways to make the most of what you've earned.

218-333-4347

Lynda Stenseng, 55 Connection Director works to provide the best in banking experiences for Club members. Travel, educational seminars, birthday socials are some of the experiences you will enjoy plus an array of benefits listed below.

For more information, please call Lynda at 218-333-4347.

FYI - Information sent by e-mail is at risk of loss of confidentiality if the information is transmitted over the Internet. We do not recommend sending confidential information such as account numbers or social security numbers by e-mail. You can contact First National Bank Bemidji directly at 218-751-2430.

Free Products or Services

Free checks personalized with the 55 Connection logo or, receive $5 off any other check style
1st Telebanc
ATM Card - No transaction fees
Visa Check Card - No monthly maintenance fee
1st Net Connection
1st Net Bill Pay test drive for free
No issue fee for travelers checks
No issue fee for Cashier's Checks and/or Money Orders - limit three per visit
Notary / signature guarantee service
Direct deposit
Membership card
Limited number of photocopies free per month
One IRA rate change per year without penalty (if 59 1/2 or older)
Quarterly newsletter just for 55 CONNECTION

Discounted Products or Services

Safe Deposit Box 50% discount on a new or the first year OR $5.00 credit on an existing for one year
50% discount on FAX service (would be $1.00 per page)

Other Services Offered

Checking Reserve
Foreign Currency - orders & exchanges
See our full banking service listing

Features & Benefits

Periodic seminars on a variety of topics will be free to members. Non-members are charged a fee.

Periodic social activities will be listed in 55 CONNECTION newsletter under Calendar of Events. Activities include trips, tours, and more.

Eligibility Standards

One spouse must be 55 years of age or older

$1,500 in First Plus Checking or Statement Savings OR

$5,000 in Money Market Savings OR

$10,000.00 in a Certificate of Deposit or a combination of CD's totaling $10,000.00

(Customers who currently have a First Plus Checking Account will have to complete the application for membership in 55 CONNECTION and must maintain the minimum balance of $1,500 - they do not "automatically" become members - $5.00 charge per month if below minimum balance.)

55 Home Connection Banking Services:

Cash withdrawals from checking or savings account
Deposit checks or cash
Certificates of Deposit (CD's) - new and renewals
Account ownership changes
IRA service
Notary services
Check book balancing
Other services available as requested

55 Home Connection is available at

Birchhaven Village
Baker Park

We will be visiting each facility on a designated day.