Earn your bonus.

Open your checking account online through this page 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 $200 when the combined total of your direct deposits is between $3,000 and $4,999.99. 1
  • Earn $400 when the combined total of your direct deposits is $5,000 or more. 1

Note: To participate in this offer, you must open your account using the Apply buttons on this page. Accounts opened from a different web page, in a branch or over the phone will not be eligible for the bonus.

Get rewards from day one, dollar one.

Your Bank Smartly Checking account is designed to help you grow your finances right from the start. You’ll enjoy:

  • Cutting-edge digital tools to track your spending, pay bills, transfer money and much more
  • Debit card cash-back deals 2, discounts and other benefits through our complimentary tiered rewards program, Smart Rewards®
  • No monthly maintenance fee for the first two statement periods 3
  • Options to waive the $12 monthly maintenance fee, including having an average account balance of at least $1,500 or being part of a select group 3

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

Earn extra perks.

Unlock higher rates on a U.S. Bank Smartly® Savings account when you have a Bank Smartly Checking account. 4

Bank from anywhere.

Set savings goals, track finances across accounts, monitor your credit and more with the U.S. Bank Mobile App and online banking.

Protect yourself.

Pay no fees for overdrafts of $50 or less. 5

Bank with your family.

Teach your kids to be financially responsible with a Greenlight account 6, complimentary with Bank Smartly Checking.

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. To receive the bonus, you must open a new U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking account with a minimum deposit of $25 online from June 3, 2025 through and including July 31, 2025 through this promotional offer web page. Your promotional offer will be automatically applied. 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: $3,000 to $4,999.99 to earn the $200 bonus, or $5,000 or more to earn the $400 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 completion of 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. These documents can be obtained by contacting a U.S. Bank branch or calling 800-872-2657.

  2. Cash-back deals are currently available for personal debit and credit cards only. Business debit and credit cards are not eligible at this time.

  3. Members of the military (requires self disclosure), Workplace-Financial Wellness Program, U.S. Bank Global Transition Solutions, clients ages 24 and under or clients 65 and over, pay no monthly maintenance fee. State Farm Alliance customers can waive the monthly maintenance fee as an owner of an eligible personal State Farm credit card. All others can have it waived by meeting any one of the following criteria: Have combined monthly direct deposits totaling $1,500 or more; or keep a minimum average account balance of $1,500 or more; or owner on a U.S. Bank Smartly™ Visa Signature® Card; or owner of an eligible U.S. Bank small business checking account; or qualify for one of the three Smart Rewards® tiers (Gold Tier, Platinum Tier or Platinum Plus Tier).

    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. The interest rates and Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) for the Bank Smartly® Savings account are variable, determined at the bank's discretion, and can change at any time, including after the account is opened.

  5. In the event the Available Balance at the end of the business day is or would be overdrawn $50.01 or more and the transaction paid is $5.01 or more, an Overdraft Paid Fee may be assessed for each item. In the event the Available Balance at the end of the business day is or would be overdrawn $50.00 or less, a fee will not be assessed. U.S. Bank limits the number of charges to a daily maximum of three Overdraft Paid Fees per day, no matter how many items we pay on your behalf.

  6. 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. Greenlight is a financial technology company, not a bank. The Greenlight app facilitates banking services through Community Federal Savings Bank (CFSB), Member FDIC. The Greenlight Mastercard is issued by Community Federal Savings Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International.

  7. 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.

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