Personal Saving Accounts

Farmers & Merchant Bank offers personal savings accounts tailored to your financial journey.


Build Your Future, One Deposit at a Time!

Whether you’re saving for an emergency fund, a family vacation, or your first home, we offer simple and secure savings options to help you reach your goals, with competitive interest rates and the personalized service you expect from your local bank.


Our Savings Options

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2.00% APY* Elite Saver

Enjoy convenience, great monthly rewards, and the opportunity to GROW your savings with an Elite Saver Account.

Monthly Rewards:

  • No minimum balance
  • No monthly maintenance fee
  • Earn 2.00% APY balances up to $50,000*
  • Earn 0.75% APY on balances over $50,000*
  • Direct Deposit – Get paid up to two days faster
  • A discount of .25% interest rate on personal auto loans

Monthly Reward Qualifications:

  • Must have an Elite Cash Account
  • Enroll in eStatements

*APY =  Annual Percentage Yield. Rates subject to change.  If reward qualifications are not met during statement cycle, earn a .05% APY interest rate on balance. Start earning rewards again during the next statement cycle that qualifications are met. $100 minimum opening deposit. Enrollments must be in place and qualifications met before the monthly statement cycles. Contact a bank service representative for additional information, details, restrictions, processing limitations and certain instructions.

5.00% Annual Percentage Yield* Elite Cash

Enjoy convenience, great monthly rewards, and the opportunity to GROW your savings with an Elite Cash Account.

Monthly Rewards:

  • No minimum balance
  • No monthly maintenance fee
  • Earn 5.00% APY on balances up to $10,000*
  • Earn 0.75% APY on balances over $10,000*
  • Refunds on ATM fees nationwide (up to $20/month)
  • Direct Deposit – Get paid up to two days faster
  • Unlimited check writing
  • Debit card
  • A discount of .25% interest rate on personal auto loans
  • Earn higher tiered interest rates.Current rates available upon request

Monthly Reward Qualifications*:

  • $100 minimum opening deposit
  • 10 Debit Card Purchases
  • 1 ACH Debit or Credit
  • Enroll in eStatements

*Rates subject to change. If reward qualifications are not met during the statement cycle, earn a .05% APY interest rate on the balance. Start earning rewards again during the next statement cycle when qualifications are met. $100 minimum opening deposit. Enrollments must be in place and qualifications met before the monthly statement cycles. Contact a bank service representative for additional information, details, restrictions, processing limitations, and specific instructions.

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Regular Savings

A flexible savings account for any stage of life.

  • Low $100 opening balance
  • Earn interest on all balances
  • Maintain $200 minimum balance to avoid a $3.00 quarterly service charge
  • Online and mobile banking access

Ideal for everyday saving and emergency funds.

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Kids Club 

Designed for young savers under 18 (with a parent or guardian as co-owner).

  • No minimum balance requirement
  • No monthly maintenance fees
  • Earns interest
  • Excellent learning tool for budgeting and saving

Help start strong with responsible money habits.

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Elite Saver

  • $100 minimum opening deposit
  • No minimum balance/No monthly service fee
  • Current rates available upon request
  • Earn higher tiered interest rates. Ask for details.
  • Must have Elite Cash to qualify for the account
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Health Savings Account

Designed to help individuals save for and manage their healthcare costs with significant tax benefits.

  • No monthly maintenance, per transaction, or set-up fees
  • Monthly statement
  • Complimentary HSA debit card
  • Earns interest-accrued & paid monthly

You can use the funds in your HSA to pay for expenses such as deductibles, copayments, and other qualified medical expenses that your HDHP doesn’t cover.


Online & Mobile Access

Your savings account is just a tap away. With online and mobile banking, you can:

  • Track your balance and interest earnings
  • Set up recurring transfers from checking
  • Monitor transactions and account activity
  • Go paperless with eStatements
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Competitive Interest Rates

All savings accounts earn interest. Rates are tiered to reward higher balances.
 Visit or call your local branch to learn more about current rates.

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Simple, Transparent Fees

We believe in clear and fair pricing:

  • No monthly fee for most accounts
  • Low balance fee may apply to Regular Savings if under $100
  • Overdraft protection is available when linked to a checking account

See our Fees & Charges page for full details.


Other Products & Services Available

Special Banking Services

  • Mobile Banking
  • Instant Issue Debit Cards
  • Credit cards
  • Cashier’s Checks/Money Orders
  • Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)
  • Bill Pay
  • Direct Deposit – Get paid up to two days faster

Certificates of Deposit (CDs)

  • $1,000 minimum opening deposit
  • Automatically renewable
  • Terms from 30 days to 5 years

Save Deposit Boxes

Cost ranges from $14 to $50 annually.
Various sizes available. *Not FDIC insured

Surgarge-Free ATMS

  • Bennett, 1077 Cedar St., Bennett, CO
  • Burlington, 410 14th Street, Burlington, CO
  • Cheyenne Wells, 25 E 1st Street N, Cheyenne Wells, CO
  • Farmers & Merchants Bank, 240 W. 4th St., Colby, KS
  • Farmers & Merchants Bank-Dillons Location, 1605 S. Range, Colby, KS
  • Farmers State Bank, 100 Center Ave, Oakley, KS Security State Bank : Hwy 83, Scott City, KS (2 Locations), 117 N. 4th St., Leoti, KS

Saving Made Simple

1

Apply Online 

Use our “Open an account online” link to get started.

2

Visit a Branch

Stop by your nearest location to open in person.

3

Need Help?

Call or contact us anytime with questions or to compare options.


Why Bank With Us?

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Personalized Support

We’ll help you select the account that best suits your goals.

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Locally Owned

Community-first banking from a team you know and trust.

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Safe & Secure

Your deposits are FDIC insured up to the maximum allowed by law.

Ready to Start Saving?

 Click Open an account online at the top of the page or visit one of our convenient locations to open your savings account today.

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