Mobile check deposits
Both choices give you all the banking essentials you need. Easily open a checking account online in minutes.
Why you'll love it: You get an interest-earning 1 checking account with access to online tools that’ll help you easily manage all your money, even in accounts at other banks. And, kids get money-smart too with a complimentary Greenlight account. 2 See why kids love Greenlight >
Protection against overdrafts. Avoid an unexpected shortage of funds with overdraft protection.3 Plus, enjoy a $50 overdrawn Available Balance threshold with our Overdraft Fee Forgiven Program,4 ways to get Overdraft Paid Fees waived, and no Overdraft Protection Transfer Fees.5
$12 or $0 Monthly Maintenance Fee.6 Waive the $12 fee in multiple ways including monthly direct deposits, balance minimums or the presence of a
U.S. Bank SmartlyTM Visa Signature® card.7
Automated digital financial tools. Manage your finances with real-time spending notifications, personalized financial insights and customizable goal-planning.
Unlock higher rates 8 when you add on a Bank Smartly® Savings account.
Smart Rewards® are yours automatically with Bank Smartly® Checking. Earn more fee waivers, loan discounts and debit card cash-back deals 9 as your balances grow.
Why you'll love it: You’ll skip the checks but want the tools to help manage your money and build your credit. Plus, debit card.
No overdraft fees.11 In most situations a transaction more than your balance won't go through. If it does, there's no fee.
No surprise fees. Pay a $4.95 monthly maintenance fee with no minimum balance penalty. Fee cannot be waived.
Banking essentials. Directly deposit paychecks, lock a lost debit card and pay bills for free using our award-winning mobile app.
U.S. Bank Safe Debit Account has been certified by Bank On for meeting the National Account Standards as a low-cost, low-fee account since 2016.
You can apply online for a personal checking account if you’re 18 years or older and a legal U.S. resident. You’ll need the following information:
You can visit any U.S. Bank branch to open a checking account. You’ll still need personal details such as a valid government ID and Social Security number, but you can call a U.S. Bank representative at 855-605-1871 to ensure you have what you need.
If you're a member of one of these groups, you're eligible for added benefits and rewards.
When an owner on an account is a member of the Military Customer Group, all other account owners receive Military Customer Group Benefits on that account.
Alliance (including State Farm® 19,20) benefits are contingent on opening accounts through the Alliance partner channels. Products directly opened at U.S. Bank are not eligible for the Alliance Customer Group benefits.
– Access to a dedicated team of wealth professionals with planning, investment and banking expertise 22
– Dedicated concierge phone support
– Market and economic updates
– Exclusive event invitations
U.S. Bank Global Transition Solutions customer group currently has limited availability through qualifying referral partner programs (e.g. MUFG Bank).
*A Bank Smartly® Checking account and/or Smart Rewards® participation are not required to qualify for these benefits.
Checking accounts provide convenient, safe access to your money using a debit card, ATMs or check writing, avoiding the need to carry cash. Another advantage is the ability to setup direct deposit of your paycheck or other recurring payments, eliminating a trip to the bank and giving you faster access to funds. Additionally, you get access to mobile and online banking where you can monitor your account, transfer funds and pay bills online. And, you can use a variety of digital tools to help you monitor and manage your money efficiently.
You can open your first checking account online or at any U.S. Bank branch if you’re 18 years or older and a legal U.S. resident. When you open your account, you’ll get access to the U.S. Bank Mobile app and online banking to manage your money on the go, plus an optional debit card.
You can open a joint checking account online easily in minutes. Simply select the Joint option when applying online. If applying in a branch, all joint owners must be present. With a $25 minimum opening deposit, you’ll enjoy benefits that include digital budgeting tools and more.
You can open a U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking account with your 13-to-17-year-old child and get access to tools and resources that can help teach them financial responsibility. The U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking account offers special benefits for youth ages 13 through 17.
With our automated setup, enrolling in direct deposit is quick and easy. Your direct deposit update is seamless, secure and verified in real time.
Whether you have never written a check or you’re in need of a refresher, learn how to properly fill out a check, with our step-by-step guide.
Yes, U.S. Bank checking accounts are FDIC-insured, which means you may be covered up to $250,000. 24
Your balances are also protected with the industry’s strongest available encryption and zero fraud liability for unauthorized transactions.25
When you open a U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking account, you earn interest at a variable rate. Checking account interest rates are determined at the bank’s discretion and may change at any time.1Speak to a banker for current deposit rates, disclosures on rates, compounding and crediting and other balance information. Call (800) 872-2657 to find the nearest branch and schedule an appointment.
Your #1 priority? Balancing your checking account.
Balancing your checking account monthly helps you spot errors, detect fraud and understand spending patterns.
6 questions students should ask about checking accounts.
Checking accounts can be valuable money management tools. These six questions can help decide which account is right for you.
Steer clear of overdrafts to your checking account.
Checking accounts are great for potential rewards and quick access, but they still require practicing smart spending habits.