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.

Checking accounts are covered by federal insurance, either through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. for banks or through the National Credit Union Administration for credit unions. Federal ...

There are several types of checking accounts to choose from, including basic, joint and specialty options. Some offer rewards or interest, while others are built for students, seniors or those ...

The average rate on an interest-earning checking account is an abysmal 0.07% . “Accounts offering interest are a way for the bank to bring in more deposits or appeal to customers with larger balances, ...

Checking accounts are commonly used for paying bills, writing checks, making debit card purchases and ATM cash withdrawals. A ...

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