A Thank You to Those Serving Our Communities
Enjoy free checking with convenient access to features that make banking simple.
Every Hero Deserves More From Checking
Checking for those who go above and beyond. If you're an Educational Professional, Healthcare Provider, Law Enforcement, Military or Veterans, or Rescue Services, this checking is for you. It's our way of showing support to those who give so much of themselves to us.1
$0
Monthly Maintenance Charge
- Earns Interest (See Rates)
- Up to 3 Foreign ATM Fees reimbursed per monthly statement cycle2
- One order of SouthState Bank Custom style checks per year3
- Free Cashiers Checks
Community Hero Checking Account Features
- $250 off mortgage closing costs4
- One order of SouthState Bank Custom style checks per year3
- Cashier's Checks
- Online Banking with Bill Pay5
- Mobile Banking with Mobile Deposits
- Free email and text alerts6
- Free eStatements
- Debit card
- Digital wallet options
- Ability to send money through Zelle®7
- Unlimited Check Writing
- No ATM transaction fees when using any SouthState ATM
- 24/7 ATM Debit Card Fraud Monitoring
Mobile and Online Banking
Powerful features to help you bank from your computer, tablet or smartphone6.
Manage your Accounts
Pay Bills Online
Chat and Secure Messaging
Transfer Money with Zelle®7
Set Up Account Alerts
Mobile Deposit Checks
Instant Balance
Face ID/Fingerprint Sign On
Debit Card Controls
Budget & Track Goals
View eStatements
Questions About Opening Your Account Online?
View All FAQsYou will need your Social Security Number, valid ID (Driver’s License, U.S. Passport, or State ID), valid address and a valid email address registered to your name. If your application will include a Joint Signer, your Joint Signer will also need to supply this information.
You can fund your account through debit/credit card, an internal transfer using your existing SouthState account, or at a later time with Mobile Deposit, ATM deposits, or by visiting a branch.
Yes. You may add a Joint Signer to your application. If your application includes a Joint Signer, your Joint Signer will also need to supply a Social Security Number, valid ID (Driver’s License, U.S. Passport, or State ID), valid address and a valid email address registered to his or her name.
You must be at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your state of residence. Minors aged 13-17 (or up to age of majority for state of residence), may open an account as a Joint Signer with parent(s) or guardian as the primary applicant.
Get Started
Proof of employment or service may be required. Proof of employment or service may be shown by receipt of payment to your account (may include retirement benefits) from a branch of the Military, Healthcare Provider, Law Enforcement Agency, Rescue Service, School or a Non-profit (501(c)(3)) Organization to be eligible for this account type.
We will credit your Account the Foreign ATM Fees incurred as set forth in our Personal Account Fee Schedule, for up to 3 ATM transactions conducted at any non-SouthState Bank ATM, per monthly statement cycle. You will still be responsible for any fees charged by the ATM provider ("Foreign ATM Surcharge Fee").
You may receive one order of SouthState Bank Custom checks at no charge per calendar year. To receive your no cost checks, please select SouthState Bank Custom when placing your order online or request SouthState Bank Custom if ordering with a banker. You are responsible for the costs of any additional check orders or other check styles. Shipping costs may apply and check costs vary by style.
Subject to credit approval, you may receive a $250 reduction on traditional mortgage closing costs for any first mortgage on which the account holder is a borrower.
Internet service provider fees may apply. You must be age 18 or older to access BillPay.
Internet service provider fees and/or message and data rates may apply.
Zelle and the Zelle related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.
Transactions typically occur in minutes when the recipient’s email address or U.S. mobile number is already enrolled with Zelle.
