Excellent news.  Thank you so much for keeping it so those of us on SSN can survive better. Bottom line - keeps me as a customer also.

This is what I wanted to hear!  So happy ARVEST is putting the needs of it's customers first!

Way to go Arvest Bank! Go Arvest!

Arvest is the best banking institution by far when it comes to customer service.  thanks a million

Yah for Arvest!!!   I'm pretty sure my Parents are going to change over to ya'll from Bank of America now!   I love your Elkins Arkansas Branch!  Everyone there is So friendly and helpful!

Thats great news I will be switching over soon from bank of america.

Thanks!!  My husband was concerned about this and was considering going to mostly cash transactions to avoid the debit card charge if necessary.  Thank you for being a customer friendly bank!

Thank you ArVest! Your care for your customers is why I chose to bank with you and why I will continue to. I have been nothing but satisfied with the services you offer and would recommend your bank to anyone!

Outstanding!!  We who are on fixed income can relax now.

So glad to hear this in these troubling times!  I recently moved out of  AR to a state where there is not a nearby Arvest.  Hope you can soon grow to my area!!  By the way, I did not move any  of my  3 accts. with me.  They are all still in my former local bank, and I wouldn't have it any other way!!

 I'm happy to know that Arvest is "defying" the BIG BANK trends.  It's gratifying to know that I've made an excellent choice for my banking needs.  I also would like to give a shout out to the personnel at 31st and Mingo - 1st class, very accommodating, pleasant group - most specially Karen, Yash and Mary. Good folks!

You mentioned a "FLAT RATE FOR ALL CHECKING ACCOUNTS" does this mean you are in FACT RAISING THE NSF fees by $1.50 on the Fifty Plus Accounts for Seniors?

Once again Arvest continues to show why it is still an excellent banking institution. As an Arvest customer of 14+ years I have always appreciated their service. And I will continue to do business with them for years to come. They have proven that they don't have to follow the trends of the other less personal banking institutions. This is why they continue to have the "small town feel" that customers appreciate. I will recommend your service should any of my friends and co-workers need a new bank to do business with.

Thank you, Arvest!  I stopped by the website today just to look for this information about reading about another bank hiking fees today.  We have always been so pleased with the customer service at all branches on our bank accounts and mortgage!

Thanks Arvest! This is another reason I have been with you for 20 years. Your commitment to your customers in excellent!! 

Gleda - The current od/nsf fee for Free Checking accounts, the largest portion of customers, is $17.43.  The od/nsf fee for all other accounts is $15.93.

Both od/nsf fees will be changed on November, 7, 2011, to be an even $17.   This will lower the fee for Free Checking accounts and will increase the fee by $1.07 for other accounts. 

The $17 fee will continue to be the lowest available at any bank in the region.  Thank you for your question.

 Thank you Arvest for considering what "we" need from our personal banker.. What a relief to know our financial needs are really at the top of your concerns.

I just received a letter indicating, ARVEST is raising the monthly service fee up $3.00 from $9.00 it is now... $12.00 to use my own money?! That is a 33% increase! Additionally, Arvest increase the NSF fee to ~$17 from ~$15 ... a 13% increase.

Donbadajoz - The letter you are referring to is letting Club Checking customers know about the account fee change from $9 to $12 to cover the new account additions of family AD&D insurance and family IDProtect insurance.  If you would prefer to have a Free Checking account, please contact the bank and we'll be happy to change your account to an account with no monthly fee.   Thank you!

Thanks to all of you there at Arvest!  I had heard rumors of other banks charging for debit usage and was stopping by here to check if Arvest was going with this trend.  I am pleased to find that you are not!  I use my debit card almost exclusively for purchases as well as bill paying....charging for this usage would force me to find another bank to do business with.  Geographic location no longer determines where a customer has an account....with on-line banking and direct deposits I can bank anywhere, so I am very glad your decision has kept me banking with you!

As a senior on a fixed income, I appreciate your letting us use the debit card free.  Have been an Arvest customer for more years than I can counts.  Thanks!

It is great that you won't be charging a monthly fee to use our debit cards. However, a statement that was made about the NSF fees being the lowest of any bank in the region is untrue. We have a Bank of America account as well (though that is going to go away shortly) and if the NSF is less than $10 they will not charge a fee as long as the money is back in the account within 72 hours of the NSF. It has only happened to me once in 17 years and was a complete mishap but I was relieved to hear that they weren't charging me the fee. If they had it would've been a $35 fee for a $4 NSF - so yes your FEE is lower but maybe you should look at your policy of charging an NSF fee on something under $10 for those who make mistakes every so often and at that only do it for a minimal amount.      

Thank You Arvest Bank! I have been with Avest for many years and plan on being with Arvest for many more years, and the "DEFYING THE NORM" is the reason why. ARvest really cares about their customers and it has been proven over and over again. Thank you again for being a Strong Financial Institution I can trust and trust with my money :):)

I just want to know if i qualify for a free checking account

Lawrence - To apply for an Arvest Free Checking account, you can visit any branch location or open your account online at arvest.com. 

Thank you

As with housing bubble bailouts, the captains of finance could learn a thing or too from this hillbilly bank!  I've been with Arvest since my McIlroy account got a new name, and no matter what town I'm in Arvest people treat me like I'm home.   For my needs you consistently offer the best interest rates on loans as well.  Thanks for bucking the trend once again!  Makes me proud to be from Arkansas.

i was told when you have an account with Arvest they give you a free 1000.00 death ins. not sure this is correct if it is,,  if it is only for one person on account or if it covers 2nd name on account also?

    Deb - Thank you for your question about our Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefit.  This benefit is currently included with Arvest Club Checking. Beginning November 7, this coverage will be added to two additional accounts - myBlue Checking and Preferred Checking.  These are fee-based accounts loaded with many other benefits in addtion to the AD&D insurance.  If you have a question about which account is right for you, or any of the benefits of AD&D insurance, please call (866) 952-9523 for personal assistance.

 I just heard this on the radio... Free Checking Free online bill payt (Im hoping that is not forcing me to take EStatements) I am switching my accounts.  Some of these banks are being ridiculous. 

Arvest Bank in Muskogee, Ok. is the best Bank I have ever used and will continue to use and will Highly recommend to others. The Tellers at Walmart are so kind and caring. They always have a smile on their faces and are willing to help you in any way they can. Hey Tellers at the Walmart Bank of Muskogee, Ok.