Checking Accounts

SoFi wins the best checking account overall, with close runners-up: Chime, Upgrade, Chase, Bluevine, Step, Varo, Juno and Capital One.

The credit bureau Experian has a free digital checking account that works with Experian Boost®.

If you’ve fallen victim to debit card fraud, you may be eligible to receive a refund.

Learn what each field means and how to fill out, cash or deposit a check — plus what the numbers on the check mean.

Here’s how we rate popular checking accounts, covering what we look for in fees, ATM access, transaction and overdraft fees, and customer service.

We’ve rounded up Chase’s new account bonus offers and what you’ll need to qualify.

Check if your bank offers Apple Pay and learn how to set up and use the digital wallet for contactless payments.

Understand what a checking account is, what types there are, what to look for, how to open a checking account and more.

American Express’ first-ever consumer checking account comes with no monthly fees and rewards.

Take preventive measures beforehand and you will never have to worry about your debit card being declined.