First Banks Review

First Banks, formerly First National Bank of Hamilton, provides personal and business banking in Southwestern Ohio with a focus on customer service.

4.0/5

Customer Satisfaction

1963

Established

$5.00

Total Assets

Featured Products

Checking:
Premier Checking$8.00/month
Savings:
Community Savings4.00% APY
Credit:
First Choice Rewards1% cash back
Mortgage:
15-Year Fixed3.75% interest rate
FDIC insured up to $250,000 per depositor (Certificate: 58747)

Fee Rating

3.8/5

Lower is better

FDIC Insured

Yes

Certificate: 58747

Digital Banking

3.5/5

Online & Mobile Experience

Branch Network

50

Physical Locations

Key Features

  • Local decision‑making; No‑fee checking tier; Personalized service.

Bank Information

Routing Number

042000314

SWIFT Code

FRBKUS33

Branch Hours

Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm, Sat: 9am-12pm, Sun: Closed

Customer Service

1-800-762-2539

Mon–Fri 8am–6pm ET

Headquarters

Hamilton, OH, USA

Years in Business

62 years (Est. 1963)

Login Information

Online Banking Login

Access Online Banking

Mobile Banking

First Banks Mobile

Password Requirements

8–16 chars; no spaces

Two-Factor Authentication

SMS

Forgot Password

Reset Password

Security Features

256‑bit SSL; auto‑logout

Login Instructions

Navigate to login → enter credentials → verify

Login Help

Call customer service: 1-800-762-2539

Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm ET

Accounts & Products

Checking

Premier Checking

Monthly Fee

$8

Minimum Balance

$500

Card Type

$Debit

Minimum Deposit

$25

Overdraft Fee

$30

ATM Fee

$2.5

Mobile Banking
Mobile Deposit
Direct Deposit
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Savings

Community Savings

APY

$4.00%

Annual Earnings

$4.00

Compounds

$Monthly

Minimum Balance

$25

Monthly Fee

$4

Withdrawal Limit

$6/month

Online Banking
Mobile Banking
Automatic Transfers
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Credit Card

First Choice Rewards

Annual Fee

$0

Cash Back

$1%

APR Range

$15.99% - 23.99%

Network

$Mastercard

0% Intro APR for 6 months
Signup Bonus: 100.00
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Mortgage

15-Year Fixed

Interest Rate

$3.75%

APR

$3.85%

Term

$15 Years

Min Down Payment

$5%

Min Loan Amount

$40,000

Max Loan Amount

$500,000

No PMI Required
First-Time Homebuyer Program
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Digital Banking Experience

Mobile App Rating

3.9/5

Good mobile experience

Online Banking

3.5/5

Good online experience

Customer Service

4.1/5

Very Good customer support

Digital Features

Online bill pay
Mobile check deposit
Person-to-person payments
Account alerts and notifications
Mobile wallet compatibility
Secure messaging

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