Fifth Third Bank is a major Midwest and Southeast regional bank, with ~1,100 branches across 10 states and $200+ billion in assets. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Fifth Third’s Essential Checking account charges $11/month (waived with $500 DD or $1,000 balance). The bank operates 2,100+ owned ATMs and participates in the 50,000+ Allpoint network.

Fifth Third Bank at a Glance

Feature Details
Headquarters Cincinnati, Ohio
Founded 1858
Assets ~$200 billion
Branches ~1,100 (10 states)
ATMs ~2,100 owned + 50,000+ Allpoint
Monthly fee (Essential Checking) $11 (waivable)
Fee waiver $500/mo DD OR $1,000 daily balance
Overdraft fee $37/item (no grace period)
Daily ATM limit $810
OON ATM fee $3.50
Outgoing domestic wire $30
Customer service 1-800-972-3030
Phone hours Mon–Fri 7AM–8PM ET; Sat 8:30AM–5PM ET
FDIC insured Yes — $250,000 per depositor

Fifth Third 10-State Footprint

Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Georgia, and North Carolina.

Checking Account Options

Account Monthly Fee Waiver
Essential Checking $11 $500 DD or $1,000 balance
Express Banking $0 No checks; limited features
Enhanced Checking $15 $20,000 balance
Preferred Checking $25 $100,000 balance

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