Sanford Health
First PREMIER Bank and Sanford Health share a unique relationship thanks to bank founder and philanthropist T. Denny Sanford who has given hundreds of millions of dollars to the health system. In continued partnership, First PREMIER Bank is happy to offer Sanford employees (with a qualifying checking account and direct deposit*) the additional benefits of the First PREMIER at Work program.
Additional Benefits
- A $50 deposit with new, personal checking account and qualifying Sanford Health payroll direct deposit of $250* or more AND an activated Sanford Health Debit Mastercard. This offer is only valid with an activated Sanford Health debit card.
- Sanford employees with an existing First PREMIER Bank checking account may be eligible for the $50 deposit if they add a qualifying Sanford Health payroll direct deposit of $250 or more* AND request and activate a free Sanford Health debit card.
- A $500 discount at time of closing for the purchase or refinance of a primary residence through First PREMIER Bank Mortgage.**
- Free financial education seminars provided on-site.
Give Back
- First PREMIER will make a $50 gift to the Sanford Health Foundation for every account that meets the qualifying criteria.
- The Sanford Health Foundation will also receive 50 percent of the net interchange fees collected on all Sanford Health debit card purchases.
- Sanford employees who currently have a First PREMIER personal checking account with a qualifying direct payroll deposit* may request a free Sanford Debit Mastercard. While the first two incentives will not apply, 50 percent of the card’s net interchange fees will be given to the Sanford Health Foundation.
Personal Checking
First PREMIER Bank offers flexible, personal checking accounts with FREE Online and Mobile Banking, Bill Pay, eStatements, and more. Plus, you have access to 33,000+ surcharge-free MoneyPass® ATMs nationwide.
- FREE+ Checking has no hidden fees or hassles. It includes all the features you expect and the fraud protection you need.
- Reward Checking comes with extra benefits for those that maintain a total monthly deposit relationship of $15,0002.
Open Your Account
You can open FREE+ or Reward Checking account by visiting any First PREMIER Bank location. You can also open online.
- Securely open online in about four minutes.
- Use code: SANFORD in promo code field.
- If you have any questions or need special instructions, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Care Center at (800) 501-6535.
All Your Financial Needs
First PREMIER offers a full suite of financial solutions including Wealth Management, retirement planning and personal trust services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a non-Sanford employee receive a Sanford Debit Mastercard?
Yes, but he or she must be a joint owner on the Sanford employee’s checking account. The significant other is not eligible for the $50-dollar incentives, but his or her card will generate the 50 percent net interchange fee donation to Sanford Health Foundation.
What if I leave employment with Sanford Health?
First PREMIER Bank may reissue a traditional debit card if your Sanford Health payroll direct deposit is discontinued. There will be no charge for this service.
How is the money donated to Sanford Health Foundation used?
Funds generated through the use of your Sanford Debit Mastercard will be used for to help fund important initiatives including: the Edith Sanford Breast Center, Ava’s House by Sanford, Sanford Children’s Miracle Network, Sanford Cure Kids Cancer, Sanford Research and more!
Will the card cost me anything?
No. The Sanford Debit Mastercard is free.
I already have a First PREMIER checking account and payroll direct deposit. Can I still get a Sanford Debit Mastercard?
Yes. Simply visit any First PREMIER Bank branch or call our Customer Care Center at (800) 501-6535. Instant issue cards are available at most branches except: Wakonda, Lake Norden, Castlewood, Kranzburg, and Watertown on 5th Street. Our Customer Care Center can also mail you one as quickly as possible. While the $50 offers are not valid for switching cards, 50 percent of the net interchange fees from your card will be donated to the Sanford Health Foundation.
Disclosures
Receive $50 when you direct deposit your qualifying Sanford Health payroll* into either (i) a new First PREMIER Bank personal checking account, or (ii) an existing First PREMIER Bank checking account if you have not used direct deposit previously. If you already have a qualifying direct deposit, you are not eligible for this offer.
The account must be in good standing, and the recipient must still be employed by Sanford Health, at the time of the $50 bonus payout to qualify. All bonuses will be paid to the applicable account within 6 weeks of the initial recurring Sanford payroll of $250 or more.
*A qualifying direct deposit is a recurring direct deposit of a Sanford Health payroll of $250 or more per pay period electronically deposited into an eligible checking account by a Sanford Health employee. Transfers from one account to another, or deposits made at a banking location or ATM do not qualify as direct deposit.
This offer is available January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. This special offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts or bonus coupons. This offer is only available to employees of Sanford Health who are employed by Sanford Health through the period between setting up direct deposit and payment of the bonus.
All checking accounts require a $50 minimum deposit to open. The FREE+ Checking Account annual percentage yield for balances over $500 is 0.08%. Rates may change at the bank’s discretion. The $50 bonus will be shown as interest on account statements and will be reported as interest income on Form 1099-INT. Fees will reduce earnings.
**Receive a $500 discount at time of closing for purchase or refinance on a primary residence through First PREMIER Bank. Offer is valid to PREMIER at Work customers with a First PREMIER Bank checking account in good standing and a qualifying direct deposit of $250 or more per pay period. Transfers from one account to another, or deposits made at a banking location or ATM do not qualify as direct deposits. Discount cannot be applied to special offers, or combined with coupons, group benefit packages or PREMIER employee discounts. Not eligible on home equity lines of credit, second mortgages and other retail products. Offer valid once during a 12-month period. Some restrictions apply. Subject to change.
{2} Interest not paid on days balance falls below $500. Only one reward account per $15,000 deposit relationship. Minimum deposit balance requirement may include ownership of one or a combination of First PREMIER Bank checking, savings and CDs.
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