Mobile check deposits
Both ways help you spend and save wisely. Plus, it’s easy to open a checking account online in minutes.
Why you'll love it: You get an interest-earning checking account with financial tools to help you manage your money. Plus, enroll in Smart Rewards for free to earn extra perks as your qualified balances grow. Learn more about Smart Rewards®.
Get overdraft protection tools including a $50 overdrawn Available Balance threshold, overdraft protection1 and our Overdraft Fee Forgiven program.2
Pay $6.95 or $0 monthly maintenance fees. Waive fees in multiple ways.3
Access automated financial tools. Track your spending, set up account alerts and utilize our goal planner to help you build a better budget.
Earn more on your money when you add-on a high-yield Bank Smartly® Savings account to Bank Smartly® Checking.
Then, add this complimentary Greenlight account4 to make finance fun using goal- setting games, money-earning chores and a debit account you can monitor.
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.6 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.
If you’re 13 through 24 years old, we’ve got special account benefits and features just for you including waived fees and automatic enrollment in the U.S. Bank Smart Rewards® program.
U.S. Bank Global Transition Solutions customer group currently has limited availability through qualifying referral partner programs (e.g. MUFG Bank).
Yes, it’s easy and only takes a few minutes. Open a checking account with just $25 for your initial deposit.
Beyond Bank Smartly® Checking and Safe Debit Accounts, you’ve got a slew of savings and investment options to explore.
Opening a joint account with your child is a smart way to teach them financial responsibility. The U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking account offers special benefits for Youth ages 13 through 17.
All U.S. Bank checking accounts can easily be opened jointly. Simply select the Joint option when applying online. If in a branch, you must both be present. With a minimum $25 opening deposit, you’ll enjoy benefits that include digital budgeting tools.
With our automated setup, enrolling in direct deposit is easy:
Your direct deposit update is seamless, secure and verified in real time.
Find out how to find your routing number and other details about using your checking account.
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.21 Speak 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 checking 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.