Central National Bank Review: Regional Banking With Big Perks
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Special CD rates offered for those with an active checking account.
Central National Bank is a full-service bank with locations in Kansas and Nebraska. It offers business and personal banking services, including deposit accounts, loans and investment services. A wide variety of products makes Central National Bank a good choice for those who want to keep all their accounts at one bank, at every stage of life.Â
Central National Bank features some innovative products and services like the New Opportunity checking account and the It Makes Cents! debit card round up feature. Online banking and the mobile app include tracking and budgeting features.
These features have earned it recognition as one of the Best Banks of 2025 in Kansas by GOBankingRates.
Central National Bank Checking Accounts
Central National Bank offers three personal checking accounts: Central Premium Checking, Central Value Checking and Central Basic Checking.Â
- Each has an option to waive the monthly fee.Â
- Premium pays interest.
- Premium and Value offer identity theft protection, roadside assistance and other features.Â
- Central National Bank also offers New Opportunity Checking, for those who may not historically have had a checking account. It has no minimum balance requirement, free online and mobile banking and a monthly fee of just $7.99 with direct deposit.
Best For
Banking in Kansas
Mobile App
Low Monthly Fees
Low Minimum Deposit
Loan Options
Free Online Banking, Mobile Banking, Bill Pay and Debit Cards
Central National Bank offers checking accounts to suit various needs, including options for those with no banking history. Features like fee waivers and identity theft protection make these accounts versatile and customer-friendly.
Fees
$3 to $7 monthly
APY
Up to
Min Opening
$30
Pros
- Interest bearing account available
- Fees can be waived for some accounts
- Account for those with poor or no banking history
Cons
- Some accounts have fees that can’t be waived
Quick Take
Central National Bank has a checking account for everyone — those who just need the basics, those who maintain a balance in checking and even those who have no or poor banking history.Â
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Central National Bank Savings Accounts
Central National Bank has two basic savings accounts, plus specialty accounts for teens and kids and a health savings account.Â
- Choose a Prestige savings account if you have an opening balance of at least $1,000 and make 6 or fewer withdrawals per month.Â
- The Advantage account requires an opening balance of just $25 and a $100 daily balance to waive the monthly fee.Â
- Savers aged 17 or younger can open a Youth Savings account, and kids ages 4 – 12 can open a Secret Agent Savers account with just $5.
- A health savings account offers tax advantages when used to pay for healthcare.Â
Best For
Banking in Kansas
Mobile App
Low Monthly Fees
Low Minimum Deposit
Loan Options
Easily Waive Monthly Fees
Central National Bank provides savings account options for all ages, including specialty accounts for teens and kids. While interest rates are low, features like low minimum deposits and a health savings account add value.
Fees
Transfers or withdrawals beyond six per month
APY
Min Opening
$5 to $100
Pros
- Different accounts to choose from
- Options for teens and children to build good savings habits
Cons
- Interest rates are comparatively low
Quick Take
Central National Bank has enough savings account options to keep just about everyone happy. With interest rates at APY, however, you can find higher rates elsewhere if that’s your top priority.Â
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Central National Bank CD Accounts
Central National Bank has some promotional CDs with very competitive rates.Â
- The minimum deposit to open an account ranges from $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the type of account.
- To get the highest rates, you will need an active checking account.Â
- Rates range depending on term and type.
- An additional 0.25% is added to the quoted rates for regular CDs held in IRA accounts.
- A rate boost is applied to regular CDs held in IRA accounts.
Best For
Banking in Kansas
Mobile App
Low Monthly Fees
Low Minimum Deposit
Loan Options
Rate Boost With Active Checking Account
Central National Bank’s CDs offer competitive rates with terms tailored for various savings goals. Earn even higher returns with IRA options or by maintaining an active checking account.
Fees
Early withdrawal penalty may apply
APY
Up to
Min Opening
$1,000 to $5,000
Pros
- Very competitive interest rates for relatively long terms
Cons
- You need to visit a branch to open an account
Quick Take
Central National Bank’s CD accounts stand out for their competitive interest rates, especially for those who maintain an active checking account. While the need to visit a branch to open an account may be inconvenient, the potential to earn higher rates, including a rate boost for IRA accounts, makes these CDs a solid option for savers seeking reliable returns.
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Banking Experience
The Central National Bank mobile app is highly rated, earning 4.7 stars on Google Play and 4.7 stars on the App Store.Â
The app was upgraded in 2021, and it appears there were some issues with stability at that time, so there are a number of negative reviews. More recent reviews are more positive, so the app seems to have been fixed. Many reviews are for the bank in general, and they are consistently positive.Â
Comparable Regional Bank Options
Here’s how Central National Bank measures up against other regional banks.
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MOST COMPARABLE
Fees
Fees
Fees
$3 to $7 monthly
No monthly service fees for free checking, Safeguard spending accounts, a $15 monthly waivable service fee with a $10,000 combined deposit balance, a $30 monthly service charge waived with a $100,000 combined deposit account balance or a qualifying INTRUST Wealth account
$0 to $22 monthly
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Min Opening
Min Opening
Min Opening
$30
$0 minimum opening deposit for free checking and Safeguard Spending accounts, $100 minimum opening deposit for Advantage and Elite Checking accounts
$25 to $100
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MOST COMPARABLE
MOST COMPARABLE
Fees
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Fees
Transfers or withdrawals beyond six per month
No fees for youth savings accounts, $5 waivable monthly fee for regular savings accounts
$5 a month — can be waived
APY
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Min Opening
Min Opening
Min Opening
$5 to $100
$10 for youth savings accounts, $100 for regular savings accounts
$0
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MOST COMPARABLE
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Early withdrawal penalty may apply
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Early withdrawal penalties may apply
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Min Opening
Min Opening
Min Opening
$1,000 to $5,000
$500
$1,000 to $5,000
Central National Bank vs. Astra Bank
Astra Bank is a smaller regional bank with fewer branches than Central National Bank, operating in Kansas and Nebraska. It offers similar services but stands out with two interest-bearing checking account options.
Central National Bank vs. Bank Midwest
Bank Midwest has locations in Kansas and Missouri. It has more streamlined offerings, with a single checking account and two savings accounts. It offers online banking and a mobile app, but you must visit a branch to open an account.
Central National Bank vs. Core Bank
Core Bank has just a few locations in Nebraska, Kansas and Arizona, but some locations specialize in business banking only. Personal products include two checking account options, and savings accounts, including an HSA. CDs are not offered.Â
Final Take
Central National Bank is a good community bank for those who want to do all their banking in one place and support their local community. Central National offers all of the products and services most people need. Savings interest rates are relatively low, but CDs are competitive.Â
Central National Bank FAQ
Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Central National Bank.- How much is the overdraft fee for Central National Bank?
- Customers of Central National Bank will pay a $29 non-sufficient funds fee if a check or debit is returned because you don't have enough money in your account.
- The bank offers "Bounce Protection," however, whereby they will approve items that exceed your balance, within certain limits. You must deposit funds to bring your account to a positive balance as soon as possible, and the bank may revoke your bounce protection at any time.
- Does Central National Bank use Zelle?
- Central National Bank does not use Zelle.
- What is Central National Bank's daily withdrawal limit?
- At Central National Bank, the daily limit for electronic fund transfers, which includes ATM withdrawals, is $500.
To discover the Best Banks by state, GOBankingRates analyzed the top institutions (excluding online banks and neobanks) by state branch locations. To determine rankings, GOBankingRates looked at the following factors: (1) total assets as sourced from the FDIC; (2) checking product minimum deposit; (3) monthly checking fee ratio (percentage of the minimum to avoid fees compared to the monthly fee itself); (4) savings product minimum deposit; (5) savings product APY; (6) Bauer rating (out of 5 stars); (7) products/services offered (auto loans, mortgage loans, credit cards, investment services and insurance); and (8) the average mobile app rating between the Google Play (Android) and Apple stores. All factors were then scored and combined, with the lowest score being the best. Factors (1), (2) and (4) were weighed 0.5 times, factor (5) was weighed 2.5 times and factor (7) was weighed 1.5 times. All products and offerings had to be available as of Nov. 8, 2024, to be considered. Rates are subject to change; unless otherwise noted, rates are updated periodically. All other information on accounts is accurate as of Dec. 4, 2024.
To qualify as one of the Best Banks in the state, the institution needed at least five branch locations in the respective state, with some exceptions for larger and/or smaller states.
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Rates are subject to change; unless otherwise noted, rates are updated periodically. All other information on accounts is accurate as of Dec. 4, 2024.