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Government Banking for Michigan Public Entities
Mercantile Bank’s Government Banking team serves Michigan municipalities, such as counties, school districts, and public authorities. We provide secure public‑funds deposits and treasury services, including ACH, wires, Remote Deposit Capture (RDC), Positive Pay, and Lockbox. Our solutions also include expanded FDIC coverage through ICS/CDARS and financing options such as tax/revenue anticipation notes and installment purchase agreements. All services are delivered by local Michigan specialists who understand public procurement and statute requirements.
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Built on the strength of a dependable bank and the assurance of a trusted financial ally.
View Deposit OptionsWho does Mercantile Bank serve?
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Municipalities (cities, villages, townships)
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Counties and county treasurers
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K‑12 school districts and ISDs
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Public authorities and utilities
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Higher education and special districts
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Housing authorities
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Transit and airport authorities
What Government solutions does Mercantile Bank offer?
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Deposits & Liquidity (Public Funds)
Public funds checking/savings, Money Market, CDs, ICS®/CDARS® for expanded FDIC coverage, sweep options.
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Treasury Management
ACH origination, wires, Remote Deposit Capture, Positive Pay, Lockbox, Cash Vault, Online Banking (admin controls/dual authorization). Learn more about our treasury department by visiting our page at the button below.
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Payment & Disbursement Programs
Corporate cards, digital disbursements, payroll support.
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Financing for Public Entities
Tax & revenue anticipation notes, installment purchase agreements, lines of credit, equipment finance.
Commercial Analysis Checking Account
A depository account designed for commercial customers using enhanced treasury management services or complex relationship structures.
Key Features & Benefits
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Optimize account balances to reduce or eliminate monthly service charges
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No minimum balance requirements and unlimited transaction activity
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Electronic account analysis statements with aggregate billing structure option
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Competitive tiered earnings credit rate
Municipal Checking
Open with $50.00. Maintain $35,000.00 balance to waive $6.00 fee. Enjoy unlimited transactions, cash deposits, wire activity, and tiered interest.
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$50.00 minimum opening deposit.
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$6.00 monthly maintenance fee is waived if you maintain a $35,000.00 average available balance per statement cycle or a combined average available balance greater than $50,000.00.
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Combined average available balance in all deposit accounts held in the same legal name and Tax ID at Mercantile Bank is greater than $50,000.00. Qualifying deposit account(s) include any combination of the following business deposit accounts: checking, money market, savings, and certificate of deposit accounts and must reside on the same customer portfolio.
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Unlimited monthly transactions.
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Unlimited monthly cash deposit allowance.
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Unlimited incoming and outgoing wire activity.
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Tiered interest rate.
Service charges are subject to change.
Municipal Certificate of Deposit
Enjoy automatic renewal, flexible maturities, and secure savings. Interest rates set on deposit day; early withdrawal penalties apply.
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$500.00 minimum opening deposit.
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Automatic renewal standard for your convenience.
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Flexible maturities range from 30 days to 60 months.
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Subject to an early withdrawal penalty when principal is withdrawn prior to maturity.
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Savings options that comply with Public Act 20 to ensure deposits are safe and secure.
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The interest rate and annual percentage yield on the account will be determined on the day the deposit is accepted.
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Fees could reduce earnings on the account.
Public Funds Money Market Account
Depository investment account for public entities designed to maximize interest on excess liquid balances.
Key Features and Benefits
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Maintain liquidity and optimize balances to earn interest
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Includes up to 10 monthly transfers and withdrawals at no charge
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No monthly maintenance fee or minimum balance requirement
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Online access to balance, transaction and statement information
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Interest rate monitored weekly and adjusted according to market conditions
Our Partnership with INTRAFI
Get peace of mind by accessing millions in FDIC insurance coverage with IntraFi’s ICS & CDARS products – all through your existing Mercantile Bank relationship. Eliminate the need to manage multiple bank relationships, track collateral, or footnote uninsured deposits in financial statements. Funds are held safe and secure within FDIC.
ICS (IntraFiSM Cash Service SM)
• Tiered interest rate structure
• Daily liquidity and access to funds
• Online access to balances, statements, and ability to initiate transfers between accounts
• Daily automated sweep option
CDARS (Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service)
• Standard CD terms available
• Earn one rate for each CD maturity
• CD maturity notices available 10-15 days before maturity
• Receive an easy-to-read statement summarizing your holdings in CDARS
For both ICS & CDARS, deposits are placed with participating network banks (up to $250,000 per bank) with the option to exclude select banks from receiving funds.
Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service
Choose from various CD terms for your CDARS. Earn one rate per maturity. Get advance maturity notices and detailed monthly statements for easy tracking.
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A variety of standard CD terms are available so you can select the ones that best suit your needs.
Earn one rate for each CD maturity which makes reporting and tracking easy and convenient.
CD maturity notice available 10-15 days before maturity. Helpful advanced notice to keep you informed about the maturity period of your investment.
Receive easy-to-read, detailed monthly statements so you can track your holdings in your CDARS account.
Municipal Certificate of Deposit
Enjoy automatic renewal, flexible maturities, and secure savings. Interest rates set on deposit day, early withdrawal penalties apply.
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$500.00 minimum opening deposit.
Automatic renewal standard for your convenience.
Flexible maturities range from 30 days to 60 months.
Subject to an early withdrawal penalty when principal is withdrawn prior to maturity.
Savings options that comply with Public Act 20 to ensure deposits are safe and secure.
The interest rate and annual percentage yield on the account will be determined on the day the deposit is accepted.
Fees could reduce earnings on the account.
Insured Cash Sweep (ICS)
Benefit from tiered interest, daily liquidity, and no long-term commitment. Access funds online, with automated daily sweeps.
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$250,000 minimum opening balance.
Tiered interest rate structure. Earn interest and build balances toward your savings goals.
Daily liquidity and access to funds without any long-term commitment – access your funds when you need them.
Convenient online and mobile banking access to your accounts to check balances, statements, and transfer between accounts.
Funds are automatically transferred to corresponding accounts with daily automated sweeps.
Funds are automatically transferred to corresponding accounts with daily automated sweeps.
Municipal
Checking
Open with $50.00. Maintain $35,000.00 balance to waive $6.00 fee. Enjoy unlimited transactions, cash deposits, wire activity, and tiered interest.
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+ Expand Details
$50.00 minimum opening deposit.
$6.00 monthly maintenance fee is waived if you maintain a $35,000.00 average available balance per statement cycle or a combined average available balance greater than $50,000.00.
Combined average available balance in all deposit accounts held in the same legal name and Tax ID at Mercantile Bank is greater than $50,000.00. Qualifying deposit account(s) include any combination of the following business deposit accounts: checking, money market, savings, and certificate of deposit accounts and must reside on the same customer portfolio.
Unlimited monthly transactions.
Unlimited monthly cash deposit allowance.
Unlimited incoming and outgoing wire activity.
Tiered interest rate.
Service charges are subject to change.
Our Partnership with INTRAFI
Get peace of mind by accessing millions in FDIC insurance coverage with IntraFi’s ICS & CDARS products – all through your existing Mercantile Bank relationship. Eliminate the need to manage multiple bank relationships, track collateral, or footnote uninsured deposits in financial statements. Funds are held safe and secure within FDIC.
For both ICS & CDARS, deposits are placed with participating network banks (up to $250,000 per bank) with the option to exclude select banks from receiving funds.
"Our clients choose us because we show up with solutions in hand, as true partners to build relationships—not transactions—with the strength of local commitment. As we continue expanding our government banking portfolio, this partnership approach is at the core. We’re investing in local relationships, municipal growth, and a long-term commitment to the communities we serve.”
- Tam Flake
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Mercantile Bank a Public Act 20 compliant institution?
Public Act 20 stipulates that a financial institution insured by an agency of the United States government with a principal office or branch office located within the State of Michigan is compliant for depository funds. Mercantile Bank is not only headquartered in the State of Michigan but maintains over 50 branch offices in the State of Michigan. As such, Mercantile Bank IS compliant with the requirements of Public Act 20 for the purposes of government entity deposits.
For additional details and information, please visit Michigan Legislature MCL - Section 129.91 - Michigan Legislature.
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Is it possible for a government entity in the State of Michigan to increase FDIC insurance coverage above standard limits?
Government entities traditionally maintain FDIC coverage up to $250,000 per Tax ID for both savings and checking products. With this stipulation, it is possible for one government entity to maintain up to $500,000 in FDIC coverage with Mercantile Bank if that entity utilizes both Savings (CD’s, Money Market) products and Checking (Municipal Checking, Analyzed Checking) products. However, Mercantile Bank does also participate with IntraFi, allowing products like ICS and CDARS to provide virtually unlimited FDIC coverage per entity. Please see our team members to discuss these options and their potential benefits and limitations.
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Does Mercantile Bank provide a robust treasury management platform to assist government entities with fraud mitigation?
Mercantile Bank absolutely provides the treasury services and technology to give government clients the ability to mitigate fraud risks. As the fraud environment continues to evolve and change, our team reinvests in the personnel and technology to attempt to stay ahead of the latest fraudulent transaction trends. No system provides absolute certainty with fraud mitigation, but partnering with the government team from Mercantile Bank can give you an edge in this battle.
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Why partner with Mercantile Bank for government banking?
With a dedicated team of government bankers, a solid physical branch presence across the State of Michigan, and a strong commitment to the needs of government entities, Mercantile Bank provides an outstanding solution to your banking needs. At a time where it is never more evident that a deposit with a financial institution ALLOWS that financial institution an opportunity to operate, our team feels that Mercantile Bank demonstrates with our actions that we are worthy of relationship consideration. Please check with our team members to learn more.
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