Checking Accounts

Try to keep enough money in your checking account to cover monthly expenses, plus a small cushion. Read more tips here.

The free Upgrade Rewards Checking account offers 2% cashback, but you can’t deposit cash.

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

Zeta’s joint account features in-app tools for tracking and budgeting, but there are extra fees for more members.

There are no fees with e-statements, but First Citizens Bank isn’t available nationwide.

It’s a debit card created by women and open for everyone, but there’s an unavoidable fee.

Earn up to 5% cashback and a 3% bonus rate on balances up to $250,000 with this digital checking account.

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.

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