First Merit Bank's High Yield Money Market allow higher balances earn consistently high returns. This account combines the liquidity of a savings account, the return of a CD and the security of FDIC coverage all in one account. The High Yield Money Market Account features include interest earned on all balances easy account access at the local branch and ATMs, check writing capability (up to three checks per month), unlimited transactions at FirstMerit teller counters and ATMs and direct deposit service in cooperation with the customer's employer.