Bank Smartly® Checking
Apply in under five minutes.
Access tools to boost your financial wellness and resources to help you plan for the future.
Use the U.S. Bank Mobile App to track your spending categories and set up alerts to help you stay on track.
Get market insights tailored to your needs so you can make informed decisions about spending and investing.
Use our goal planner to help you estimate how much you’ll need for your next passion project, special trip, down payment on a home, or new addition to the family.
Get overdraft protection easily when your link up an eligible account to your checking account. We automatically transfer funds if you overdraw your checking account. 3
Our Overdraft Fee Forgiven 4 program is your backup to your backup plan when your overdraft exceeds $50. Get fees waived when your cover the overdraft before 11pm ET.
Set up account alerts to notify you about low balances so you can avoid overdraft penalty fees.
You’re protected with the industry’s strongest available encryption.
Zero fraud liability for unauthorized transactions. 5
Set up account alerts to notify you about any unusual activity.
Sign up for Smart Rewards® with your Bank Smartly® checking account and earn rewards just for banking with us.
Have loans, CDs, or other accounts with us? We automatically combine your qualifying balances to help move you up a tier to get more perks.
Qualifying balances include consumer accounts where the account is open and you are an account owner. Balances in business and commercial accounts do not qualify.
Bank Smartly Checking lets you manage your cash flow and gives you access to automated tools to help you spend and save wisely.
Get started with an initial deposit of $25.
Apply online in under five minutes.
Add money to your account with an online transfer or at a branch.
Securely switch your direct deposit online in minutes.
Quickly link all your accounts, even ones at other banks, using our mobile app. Then, use our budgeting tool and personalized insights to get a clear picture of your finances.
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Money market accounts
Easily access your money and get higher returns.
Certificates of deposit (CDs)
Lock in the great rates with guaranteed returns.
Loans & lines of credit
Tackle life’s big moments with flexible funds.
You can apply for an individual bank account if you’re 18 years or older and a legal U.S. resident. You’ll need to provide your Social Security number and a valid, government-issued photo ID.
Not quite 18? The U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking account offers special benefits for Youth ages 13 through 17.
A checking account is typically used for day-to-day spending and paying your bills. You can easily access your money with a debit card, ATM or check. A savings account is meant to help you grow your money or set aside funds for a big purchase. It’s often beneficial to have both as part of your financial plan.
Yes, you can open a checking account online.
Some checking accounts earn interest, which means you can earn money on the balance in your account. Bank Smartly® is an interest-bearing 1 checking account. Bank Smartly Checking could be right for you.
Yes. U.S. Bank offers its consumer checking clients an Overdraft Fee Forgiven 4 program that allows us to waive Overdraft Paid Fees with qualifying deposits.
Get answers to other frequently asked questions and learn about account services, features and benefits on our Checking Customer Resources page.
With our automated setup, enrolling in direct deposit is easy:
Your direct deposit update is seamless, secure and verified in real time.
Complete eight short questions to find out what you’re doing well, and where you can improve.
Understand your monthly spending habits to empower yourself to save for the future.
See ways to reach your financial goals during and after your military career.