Opening a checking account is often one of the first steps people take when managing their personal finances. It’s a convenient way to manage your finances on a day-to-day basis. However, while it may ...

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 ...

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 ...

Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. BMO is offering up to $600 in cash bonuses on its Smart Advantage Checking Account, Smart Money Checking Account and Relationship Checking Account.

Here’s a closer look at some of the easiest bank accounts to open. Account details and annual percentage rates (APYs) are accurate as of November 11, 2026. *Earn up to 4.00% Annual Percentage Yield ...

How to get it: Open any new checking account and set up a direct deposit of $500 or more within 90 days. The bonus you earn depends on your account’s average daily balance. A balance between $1,000 ...

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