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Opening a Checking Accounts

Opening a checking account with Heartland Bank, a division of German American Bank is simple.

Just bring the following information to one of our convenient banking offices.

  • Government-issued Identification (i.e. driver’s license)
  • U.S. Taxpayer Identification Number
  • U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status
  • Account information for accounts you would like to close at other banks and move to Heartland Bank, a division of German American Bank.

Things to know about opening your account online:

You will be able to view your account in Online Banking and our Mobile Banking App within one business day from account opening.

Your funds will be available as follows:

Funding account using automatic transfer or funds transferred from a non-Heartland Bank, a division of German American Bank checking or savings account: If account is successfully opened prior to 5 p.m. ET, funds will be available the next business day. If account is successfully opened at 5 p.m. ET or after, funds will be available in 2 business days.

Funding account using a credit card or non-Heartland Bank, a division of German American Bank debit card: If account is successfully opened prior to 5 p.m. ET, funds will be available in 2 business days. If account is successfully opened at 5 p.m. ET or after, funds will be available in 3 business days.