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 ...

With an online account, instead of using checks to pay bills, expenses are debited directly from the account. Because the accounts are designed for strictly online use, they typically come with higher ...

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 ...

Instant access to your funds is nice, but use Square Banking alongside a another account to meet all your banking needs. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

A new study from Cornerstone Advisors, looking at the financial services providers that Americans opened checking accounts with in 2024, underscores the continued dominance of digital banks and ...

Checking accounts are the bedrock of personal finance in the United States. Most Americans have checking accounts, but few people keep much money in those accounts. Here’s what money professionals ...

A traditional checking account, also called standard or basic, is your bare-bones account. “These accounts are very easy to access,” said Matt Hicks, vice president of deposit products and member ...

Checking accounts are commonly used for paying bills, writing checks, making debit card purchases and ATM cash withdrawals. A checking account can also serve as a place to receive your payroll or ...