Learn how an Automatic Transfer Service (ATS) ensures overdraft protection by transferring funds between your accounts, ...

How to earn the bonus: Open a new Wells Fargo Everyday Checking account with a minimum opening deposit of $25 and make a total of $1,000 or more in qualifying direct deposits to your new checking ...

A checking account is for managing your day-to-day finances, such as paying bills, making debit card transactions and writing checks. A savings account is for storing funds for emergencies or ...

A free checking account sounds like a no-brainer, offering easy access to your money with no annual fees. But “free” sometimes comes with strings attached. Some checking accounts waive fees only if ...

Deciding where to open a checking account depends on an individual’s unique set of needs — whether it’s fee-free withdrawals, access to a vast network of ATMs, overdraft protection, sign-up bonuses or ...

The account doesn’t earn interest, but Chime offers new customers an account sign-up bonus of up to $350. (See our roundup of the best promotions to learn more.) Chime, which is an online-only ...

Yes, getting a new checking account can be annoying — but so can keeping one. Banks charge an average overdraft fee of $27.08 for their checking accounts, according to data from our partner Bankrate.

SoFi’s Checking and Savings account earns a 0.50% APY (variable and subject to change) on the balance in its checking portion. Customers who enroll in SoFi Plus with direct deposit, or pay a $10 SoFi ...

Checking accounts often earn little to no interest. Putting your money somewhere like a high-yield savings account can earn you a 400 times higher return than your checking account. The exact amount ...

We're always talking about the best high-yield savings accounts and top no-fee checking accounts, but what about the bank accounts that come bundled? Banks sometimes offer a bundled savings and ...