Most Americans stick with the same bank for nearly 20 years — but that could be costing you ...

Many banks often offer checking accounts with sign-up bonuses to attract new customers. In return for setting up direct deposit or keeping a minimum balance, you can receive $100, $400 even $3,000. We ...

With $1.8 billion in assets, Citibank is the third-largest financial institution in the U.S., per Federal Reserve data.

We've found some of the best bank bonus and promotional offers available right now. Banks make money in all sorts of ways, but one of the main things they want to do is have a lot of cash on hand — so ...

Axos Bank Rewards Checking is no longer available for new applications. According to a January 2026 MoneyRates survey, new or ...

The national average rate for an interest-earning checking account this month isn’t much — it’s sitting at 0.07%, according to the FDIC’s April numbers. And plenty of checking accounts don’t pay ...

Landmark Credit Union is introducing SmartSpend Checking™, a new type of checking account designed to help members manage their money with greater confidence, transparency and control. Available to ...

Ruth Sarreal is an editor and content strategist covering consumer banking topics at NerdWallet. She has over a decade of experience writing and editing for consumer websites. She previously edited ...

A free checking account should cost nothing to keep, with no monthly fee and no minimum balance. Here's the pick I'm recommending in 2026.

During a time of more consolidation, banks and credit unions in Michigan see checking account promotions as one way to connect with new customers. Understand what's a qualifying direct deposit -- and ...