Convenient Services

Bluestem offers an array of services. These services make "Banking with Bluestem" easy and convenient. Select which service you wish to review.

Overdraft Protection Imaged Statements Vehicle License Sticker Renewal
Special Checks E-mail Statements Night Deposit
ATM Locations Combined Statement Internet Banking
ATM Card Notary Services Bill Pay Online
VISA® Card Safety Deposit Boxes Wire Transfers

Overdraft Protection
    Sweep Accounts
  • If you overdraw your checking account, we will transfer (or "sweep") money from either your savings account or another of your checking accounts.
  • Sweep agreements must be signed in advance.
  • Please call or stop in and talk to a Customer Service Rep. for more details.


  • Checking Plus
  • If you overdraw your checking account we will transfer money from a loan account.
  • You must apply for this service, upon approval a credit limit is established.
  • 12.9% A.P.R, No Annual Fee.
  • Please call or stop in and talk to a Customer Service Rep. for more details.
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Special Checks
  • Money Orders - $2.00 per $100. (Minimum charge $2.00 / Maximum $6.00)
  • Cashier's Checks - $1.00 per $1000. (Minimum charge $5.00 / Maximum $10.00)
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ATM Locations
  • We have three ATM locations to help serve you!
  • Oak Street - Fairbury (Drive-up Facility)
  • Harper Oil - Forrest (RT. 47 & RT. 24)
  • Dave's Supermarket - Fairbury
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ATM Card
  • Pick up your ATM card today. Visit our Customer Service Department and select your own Personal Identification Number (PIN). A short application is required. Click here to apply now!
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Imaged Statements
  • Easy to view images of every check you write.
  • Checks printed in check number order.
  • Statements provide amounts and subtotals that make it easy to balance your statements.
  • Easy to read statements.
  • 3-Hole punched for easy filing and storage.
  • Accepted as proof of payment.
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E-mail Statements
  • You can sign up to have your statements e-mailed to you. It is secure, fast, and free.
  • Don't wait for the mail.
  • Retrieve your statements anywhere you can access your email.
  • Store them for easy retrieval on your computer.
  • Print only the pages you need.
  • Call Customer Service at 815-692-2369 and ask for an application be sent to you by mail.
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Combined Statement
  • Combine your savings, CD and loan information on your checking account statement.
  • Get one convenient statement pre-punched and ready to place in your 3-Ring Imaging Binder.
  • Call Customer Service at 815-692-2369 and ask for an application be sent to you by mail.
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Notary Service
  • Bluestem offers a Notary Service for all our customers. Ask a Customer Service Rep. for details.
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Safety Deposit Boxes
  • Protect your valuables with a low-cost Safety Deposit Box.
  • Box sizes 2 X 5 - $10.00/yr.
  • Box sizes 3 X 5 - $12.00/yr.
  • Box sizes 4 X 5 - $15.00/yr.
  • Box sizes 5 X 5 - $18.00/yr.
  • Box sizes 5 X 8 - $22.00/yr.
  • Box sizes 4 X 10 - $30.00/yr.
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Vehicle License Sticker Renewal
  • No need to drive out for town and wait in line to renew your license. Get your sticker at Bluestem while you do your banking. ($3.00 handling fee applies.)
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Night Deposit
  • We provide "After Hours Banking" for our customers with our Night Depository.
  • Make a deposit or loan payment anytime!
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Internet Banking
  • Bank 24 hours a day with Internet Banking. Use your computer to access your accounts and manage your money. It's FAST and simple to use and F R E E . To Register for Internet Banking just Click Here.
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Bill Pay Service
  • Pay your bills anytime, 24 hours a day with Bluestem's Bill Pay Services. Our bill payment service is free for the first three months and will then be available at a low cost of $4.95 per month (for up to 15 bills). Additional payments (over 15) will be charged @ $0.35 per transaction. An unlimited bill payment option is also avaliable for $8.95 per month for consumer accounts.
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Wire Transfers
  • Send and receive money by wire. Domestic and foreign wire services are available.
  • Wire Transfers (Outgoing) - USA - $15.00
  • Wire Transfers (Outgoing) - International - $55.00
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