Forbes has reviewed dozens of checking account offers and handpicked two that rise above the rest - plus, you could earn up to $450 just for opening an account.

Bank Account Bonus amount Requirements Expiration date; Bank of America: Bank of America Advantage Plus Banking® Up to $500: Open a qualifying Bank of America checking account by ...

SoFi’s Checking and Savings account earns a 0.50% APY (variable and subject to change) on the balance in its checking portion. Customers who enroll in SoFi Plus with direct deposit, or pay a $10 SoFi ...

The Chime® Checking Account has no monthly fee, and customers have access to more than 47,000 nationwide ATMs. As a Chime customer, you can receive your paycheck up to two days early with direct ...

The average checking account interest rate is 1.75 times higher than it was in 2022, according to October data from WalletHub. But that often doesn’t mean much: Checking accounts that pay interest are ...

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