Easy Checking
You have combined monthly direct deposits totaling $1,000 or more.
Or
You keep an average account balance2 of $1,500 or more.
Or
You or another person on the account are age 65 or greater.
Checking accounts
Easy Checking
Personal checking with basic banking must-haves
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE FEE
$6.95 or $0
Gold Checking
Extra benefits for U.S. Bank credit card and loan customers
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE FEE
$14.95 or $0
Platinum Checking
Top-tier checking with competitive rates and all the perks (view rates)
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE FEE
$24.95 or $0
Student Checking
Personal checking with features just for students
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE FEE
$0
No monthly maintenance fee
Safe Debit Account1
A bank account minus the checks with no overdraft fees
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE FEE
$4.95
Monthly maintenance fee can’t be waived
Ways to waive the monthly maintenance fee
Gold Checking
You have an open U.S. Bank personal loan, line, mortgage or credit card.3
Platinum Checking
You have $25,000 or more in combined personal deposits, credit balances4 with U.S. Bank investments through U.S. through Bancorp Investments.
Or
You have a personal trust relationship with U.S. Bank Wealth Management.
More account benefits
How to waive overdraft fees for all checking accounts (excluding Safe Debit)
If your Available Balance at the end of the business day is overdrawn by $50 or less, you will not be charged an overdraft fee. If your Available Balance is overdrawn by $50.01 or more, you’re given extra time to potentially waive Overdraft Paid Fees on eligible accounts with Overdraft Fee Forgiven.6
Open an account online.
It’s fast and easy, typically taking only a few minutes. Here’s what you’ll need.
All our accounts can be opened jointly. Simply select the Joint option when applying.
You may open a joint checking account with a minor aged 14 through 17.
- If you wish to open a joint Student Checking or Safe Debit account with a minor, you may do so online or in a branch.
- If you wish to open any other checking account jointly with a minor, you must apply together in a branch. Stop by a local branch together and a banker will be happy to help you. You may also schedule an appointment in advance.
Learn more about opening an account for a minor.
Over 18 and interested in opening your own account for the first time? Here’s what you need to know.
Need more information about bank accounts? Let us help.
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