Earn your bonus.

Open your checking account online through this page, in a branch or over the phone by October 31 with an opening deposit of $25 within 30 days. Then, within 90 days of account opening, enroll in the U.S. Bank Mobile App or online banking and make at least two direct deposits. 1

  • Earn $250 when the combined total of your direct deposits is between $2,000 and $4,999.99 1
  • Earn $350 when the combined total of your direct deposits is between $5,000 and $7,999.99. 1
  • Earn $450 when the combined total of your direct deposits is $8,000 or more. 1

Use the Apply buttons above and we’ll enter the promo code for you. If you apply for your checking account from a different page, you’ll need to manually enter this promo code to your account application: 2 2024JUL.

How to waive the monthly maintenance fees

Easily get your monthly checking maintenance fees 3 waived with one or more of these:

  • Average account balance of $1,500 or greater 3
  • An open qualifying U.S. Bank consumer credit card 4
  • Combined monthly direct deposits totaling $1,000+

You may also qualify if you’re a member of the military or part of a select age group. 3

Enjoy the benefits of banking with U.S. Bank.

Earn extra perks.

Get higher interest rates on savings, 5 credits on mortgage closing costs and more 6 with Smart Rewards®.

Bank from anywhere.

Manage your cash flow easily, move money safely and save and spend wisely with online banking and the award-winning U.S. Bank Mobile App7

Enjoy peace of mind.

Pay no fees for overdrafts $50 or less. 89 Link your accounts to protect yourself from overdrafts.

Bank with your family.

Use your Greenlight account 10 (complimentary with a Bank Smartly Checking account) to help your kids earn, spend and save with confidence.

Frequently asked questions

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Disclosures

  1. U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking bonus: To be eligible, you or any owner(s) on your new Bank Smartly Checking account cannot have an existing U.S. Bank consumer checking account, had a U.S. Bank consumer checking account in the last 12 months or received other U.S. Bank consumer checking bonus offers within the past 12 months. You must also use the promo code 2024JUL at account opening. To receive the bonus, you must open a new U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking account with a minimum deposit of $25 either online, in a branch or over the phone from July 9, 2024 through and including October 31, 2024. Additionally, you must enroll in the U.S. Bank Mobile App or online banking within 90 days of opening your account. You must also complete two or more direct deposits within 90 days of opening your account that total: $2,000 to $4,999.99 to earn the $250 bonus, $5,000 to $7,999.99 to earn the $350 bonus, or $8,000 or more to earn the $450 bonus. A direct deposit is an electronic deposit of your paycheck made through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network or an electronic deposit of your government benefits, such as Social Security, from your employer or the government. Other electronic deposits or person-to-person payments are not considered a direct deposit. Your checking bonus (“adjusted interest”) will be credited to your new checking account within 60 days following the end of the calendar month during which you completed all the offer requirements. Account must be open and have a positive balance to receive the bonus. Bonus will be reported as interest earned on IRS form 1099-INT, and recipient is responsible for any applicable taxes. Offer may not be combined with any other checking account bonus offers.

    Additional Terms & Conditions: Limit one checking bonus per eligible account. Current U.S. Bank employees are eligible to participate. Offer may not be available if you live outside of the U.S. Bank footprint. Offer not available through Alliance partnerships. Offer not available with Trust Accounts. Other restrictions may apply. All standard account terms, conditions and opening procedures apply. For a comprehensive list of account pricing, terms and policies, see the Your Deposit Account Agreement (PDF) and the Consumer Pricing Information (PDF) disclosure.

  2. You must use the promotion code listed on this offer when you apply. If you navigate away from this page, the promotion code is not automatically included and you will need to manually input the code during your application.

  3. Members of the military (requires self disclosure) and clients ages 24 and under and those 65 and over pay no monthly maintenance fee. All others can have it waived by meeting any one of the following criteria: Have combined monthly direct deposits totaling $1,000 or more; or keep a minimum average account balance of $1,500 or more; or presence of an eligible personal U.S. Bank credit card; or qualify for one of the four Smart Rewards® tiers (Primary, Plus, Premium or Pinnacle).

    The average account balance is calculated by adding the balance at the end of each calendar day in the statement period and dividing that sum by the total number of calendar days within the statement period. Other fees may apply.

    Please refer to the Consumer Pricing Information (PDF) disclosure for more details.

  4. Qualifying accounts include personal U.S. Bank open and activated credit cards in good standing and you are an account owner. This benefit may take up to 5 business days to be applied after credit card activation. Credit products are subject to eligibility requirements and credit approval and may be subject to additional charges such as annual fees. No limitation on Bank Smartly® checking accounts with this benefit.

  5. Variable rate account. Interest rates are determined at the bank’s discretion and can change at any time. Speak to a banker for current deposit rates, disclosures on rates, compounding and crediting, and other balance information. The interest rate Lift is calculated by taking your current interest rate and multiplying it by the interest rate Lift. This gets the interest rate Lift amount, which is added on top of the current interest rate. The interest rate Lift applies to standard rates only, it is not applicable for special or promotional rates. Savings interest rate Lift applies to Standard Savings only.

  6. For purchase or refinance transactions, the maximum credit is $1,000. Certain mortgages may not be eligible for stated credits. Offer may not be combined with any other mortgage offers and can only be applied once per property within a 12-month period. To receive the U.S. Bank client credit, a U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking account must be established prior to final loan approval, or must have either an existing U.S. Bank Personal Checking Package or first mortgage with U.S. Bank. A minimum of $25 is required to open a U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking account.

    For a comprehensive list of account pricing, terms and policies, see the Consumer Pricing Information (PDF) disclosure and Your Deposit Account Agreement (PDF). These documents can be obtained by contacting a U.S. Bank branch or calling 866-758-8655.

    Loan approval is subject to credit approval and program guidelines. Not all loan programs are available in all states for all loan amounts. Interest rates and program terms are subject to change without notice. Visit usbank.com to learn more about U.S. Bank products and services. Mortgage, home equity and credit products offered by U.S. Bank National Association and are subject to credit approval. Deposit products offered by U.S. Bank National Association. Member FDIC

  7. Digital financial services benchmarking firm Keynova Group ranked U.S. Bank #1 for mobile banking apps in its Q3 2023 Mobile Banker Scorecard.

  8. If you have linked eligible accounts and the negative Available Balance in your checking account is $5.01 or more, the advance amount will transfer in multiples of $50. If, however, the negative Available Balance is $5 or less, the amount advanced will be $5. The Overdraft Protection Transfer Fee is waived if the negative Available Balance in your checking account is $50 or less.

    Note: If you have Overdraft Protection and your account becomes overdrawn, Overdraft Protection funds will be accessed before the account is eligible for U.S. Bank Overdraft Fee Forgiven.

    Refer to Your Deposit Account Agreement (PDF) section titled Overdraft Protection Plans for additional information.

  9. Consumer checking accounts (excluding Safe Debit accounts) assessed an Overdraft Paid Fee may qualify for a fee waiver. The Overdraft Fee Forgiven period starts the first day your Available Balance becomes negative and you were charged an Overdraft Paid Fee(s). U.S. Bank will review your account at the end of the Overdraft Fee Forgiven period (11 p.m. ET) and if your Available Balance (excluding the Overdraft Paid Fees and including immediate and same day deposits), is at least $0 we will waive Overdraft Paid Fee(s) charged. Deposits that generally will qualify for Overdraft Fee Forgiven include: ACH and electronic deposits, cash deposits, wire transfers, ATM deposits at U.S. Bank ATMs, check deposits in branch and internal transfers from another U.S. Bank account. Deposits that generally will not qualify for Overdraft Fee Forgiven include: Mobile check deposit, extended hold placed on a deposit and deposits into new accounts opened less than 30 days where funds are generally made available the fifth business day after the day of your deposit. Refer to the Determining the Availability of a Deposit – All Accounts section of Your Deposit Account Agreement (PDF) for full funds availability details.

  10. U.S. Bank customers are eligible to receive the Greenlight Select plan complimentary when an eligible U.S. Bank checking account (excludes Safe Debit and Electronic Transfer accounts) is added as a funding source. You are required to be an authorized transactor on the U.S. Bank account, be at least 18 years of age, and be enrolled in online banking. Your U.S. Bank checking account(s) must be the preferred funding source for your Greenlight account for the entirety of the partnership. If your U.S. Bank checking account(s) cease to be the preferred funding source for your Greenlight account or you add a funding source that is not an eligible U.S. Bank checking account, you may be charged a monthly fee by Greenlight. In-app upgrades will result in additional fees. Subject to Greenlight identity verification. See greenlight.com/terms for additional information. Offer subject to change.

  11. Zero fraud liability – U.S. Bank provides zero fraud liability for unauthorized transactions. Cardholder must notify U.S. Bank promptly of any unauthorized use. Certain conditions and limitations may apply. See the Electronic Fund Transfers section in Your Deposit Account Agreement (PDF)  for details.

  12. For text alerts, standard messaging charges apply through your mobile carrier and message frequency depends on account settings. Please be advised that these alerts may not be sent immediately.

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