To avoid the Monthly Fee you must do one of the following:
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Combined monthly average balance of $1,500
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Spend $500 per month with a Fifth Third credit card
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Maintain a personal mortgage, or similar liability with Fifth Third
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Be a student with valid ID, students of life are not accepted
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Hold a business account with Fifth Third (Premium or Business Elite only)
Setting up a qualifying direct deposit of $500 or more will only reduce the monthly service fee to $8. For a more detailed list of account features and requirements visit https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/personal-banking/bank/checking-accounts.html#s