Personal Checking Accounts
From Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company With Locations Across Metro New Orleans & Baton Rouge
We’re the bank that cares about you which means we give you lots of options for your personal checking accounts!
Gulf Coast Bank & Trust offers you a variety of personal checking options to meet your unique personal finance needs.
From free checking accounts to interest-bearing checking accounts, rewards-earning checking accounts, educator accounts, student accounts, and more – there’s a Gulf Coast Bank & Trust checking account for your needs.
Plus, all of our checking account options offer you the use of the secure Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Debit Card MasterCard®. This handy card gives you added peace of mind when you shop thanks to its comprehensive security features and smart banking technology.
You are also eligible for FREE digital banking options with our convenient & secure digital & mobile banking services.
Browse our variety of checking account solutions below and reach out to an account specialist if you have any questions!
If you’re interested in opening a Gulf Coast Bank & Trust checking account, simply apply online or visit your local branch today.
Coming over to the Gulf Bank & Trust family? We also make switching banks EASY! We offer the Gulf Coast Bank Switch Kit to help you effortlessly keep track of all the information you’ll need when you switch to our bank.
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Free Checking Accounts
The best things in life are free.
Our FREE Checking Account has NO monthly service cycle fee and NO minimum balance required.
Visit your local branch to open up your Free Checking Account.
*Enrollment in eStatements is required for a Free Checking Account. If you do not enroll in eStatements within 30 days of account opening, the account will be converted to an Easy Checking Account. Upon conversion, you will begin receiving paper statements and you may be charged a $4.85 monthly paper statement fee unless you meet certain qualifiers. Visit our Easy Checking page to learn more.
^Gulf Coast Bank does not charge a fee for using Mobile Banking, Mobile Deposit, or Alerts. Message and data rates may apply. Please check with your service provider for specifics on any fees and service charges.
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Rewards Checking Accounts
REWARD yourself with our Rewards Checking Account.
This account allows you to earn reward points each time you use your Gulf Coast Bank debit card. You can redeem these rewards for merchandise, gift cards, and even vacation getaways!
Get all the information you need to know about this option below.
Visit your local branch to open up your Rewards Checking Account.
^Gulf Coast Bank does not charge a fee for using Mobile Banking, Mobile Deposit, or Alerts. Message and data rates may apply. Please check with your service provider for specifics on any fees and service charges.
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Interest Checking Accounts
This checking account is one that works for YOU!
Our Interest Checking Account allows you to earn interest on your entire balance! And when you meet the two qualifications stated below, as an added benefit, you’ll earn a higher interest yield as well as a refund of your ATM fees* up to $25.00 in each cycle.
Qualifications:
- Have at least 12 Gulf Coast Bank & Trust issued debit card transactions post and settle during your monthly qualification cycle.
- Have at least one Automatic Payment (ACH), Direct Deposit, or GCB Bill Pay post and settle during your monthly qualification cycle
Interest Earned:
- If qualifications are met during each monthly qualification cycle:
- On balances up to $20,000, earn 0.50% APY**
- On balances $20,000 and over, APY will range from 0.45% to 0.50% APY** depending on the balance in the account
- If qualifications are not met:
- 0.05% APY** on entire balance
Enjoy Added Benefits:
- Free Digital Banking, Bill Pay, and Mobile Deposit^
- Debit MasterCard® - Add additional layers of protection with our Card Control App.
- Free eStatements
- Free ATM access to all Gulf Coast Banks and ATMs within the Community Cash Network.
Or visit your local branch to open up your Interest Checking Account.
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Easy Checking Accounts
Take the easy way out. Our Easy Checking Account is a basic checking account to meet your everyday banking needs, from bill-paying to purchases. Be sure to learn about our Easy Student Checking Accounts below!
Or visit your local branch to open up your Easy Checking Account.
^Gulf Coast Bank does not charge a fee for using Mobile Banking, Mobile Deposit, or Alerts. Message and data rates may apply. Please check with your service provider for specifics on any fees and service charges.
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Educator Plus Checking Accounts
A perk for our hardworking teachers & administrators! Our Educator Plus Checking Account is designed for individuals employed by learning institutions in Louisiana or Mississippi.
Account holders can earn interest and rewards every time you use your Gulf Bank MasterCard® debit card!
This account option also includes a variety of discounts and perks including discounts on:
- Loans for PC, laptop, and technology purchases
- Mortgage Administration Fee, visit our Home Loans page to get started!
- AnyTime Fitness membership, participating locations only
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car
- Credit Card Rate and Fees
Additional Perks:
- Opportunity to attend financial planning seminars
- Eligible for additional interest premium on Gulf Coast Bank standard certificate of deposit (CD) rates
- Eligible for our Vacation Club Savings account
^Gulf Coast Bank does not charge a fee for using Mobile Banking, Mobile Deposit, or Alerts. Message and data rates may apply. Please check with your service provider for specifics on any fees and service charges.
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Select Checking Accounts
Interested in extra perks & benefits?
Of course you are!
Our Select Checking Account is designed for select banking clients of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust. Eligible account holders can receive a variety of benefits, discounts and perks.
Select Checking Account Eligibility Requirements
- Individuals who maintain:
- $250,000 in Gulf Coast Bank qualifying personal deposit accounts OR
- $500,000 in Gulf Coast Bank qualifying personal deposit accounts & qualifying business deposits OR
- $500,000 in Gulf Coast Bank qualifying personal deposits & investments dollars with GCB Wealth Management
Please see Select Checking Truth In Savings Disclosure for qualifying accounts.
Discounts Available:
- Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) Closing Cost
- Personal & Home Loan Rate
- Mortgage Division closing cost
Available Perks:- Eligible for our Select Money Market account
- Free Safe Deposit Boxes (Subject to availability)
- Opportunity to attend financial planning seminars
To learn more and to apply for this type of account, please call 504-412-2041 or schedule an appointment with a Gulf Coast Bank private banker today.
^If total prior end of month current month to date balances in qualifying accounts or investments do not meet the GCB Select Banking account customer eligibility requirements for three consecutive months, Gulf Coast Bank will convert your Select Checking Account to an Interest Checking Account and all of the terms and conditions of the Interest Checking Account will apply. See Interest Checking Disclosure for complete details.
*To be eligible for the SELECT Banking loan benefits, a customer must meet one or more of the minimum balance requirements listed below:
$250,000 in GCB qualifying personal/consumer deposit accounts or
$500,000 in GCB qualifying personal/consumer deposit accounts and qualifying commercial deposits or
$500,000 in GCB qualifying personal/consumer deposits and investment dollars with GCB Wealth Management
**Gulf Coast Bank does not charge a fee for using Mobile Banking, Mobile Deposit, or Alerts. Message and data rates may apply. Please check with your service provider for specifics on any fees and service charges.
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- Individuals who maintain:
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Easy Student Checking Accounts
It’s the perfect first checking account! With no minimum balance and convenient digital banking services, our Easy Student Checking Account is ideal for all students, ages 15 through 18. This is a great way to learn the importance of managing money.
Visit your local branch to open up an Easy Student Checking Account.
Minor must be 15 up to age 18 in order to have signing authority on Easy Student Checking. Parent or legal guardian must be a joint owner.
^Gulf Coast Bank does not charge a fee for using Mobile Banking, Mobile Deposit, or Alerts. Message and data rates may apply. Please check with your service provider for specifics on any fees and service charges.
*Joint owner must authorize minor to obtain a Debit Card.
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