Easily Open a New Personal WaFd Bank Account Online in Minutes
Open a Bank Account Online
Are you looking to open a checking or savings account, or add to your existing accounts? WaFd Bank, named Best Big Bank by Newsweek three years in a row, offers top-rated checking accounts you can open in just minutes.
We also offer Small Business and Commercial accounts.
Here's what you'll need
- Live in Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, or Washington.
- Funding method, such as a credit or debit card, or routing and account number.
Checking Accounts
Saving Accounts
Free Checking
Crush those goals and fees with Free Checking!
Everything you want in a free checking account:
- No minimum balance
- No monthly maintenance fees*
- Access to over 40,000 Fee-free ATMs
- Online Banking
- Bill Pay & external transfers
- Mobile Banking
- Person-to-person payments
- MyTransfer available
Learn more about Free Checking
*Nonsufficient Funds Charge may apply
Stellar Plus Checking
Our most rewarding checking account gives you earned interest for only $0, $3 or $8 Per Month, plus a heap of valuable perks.
See how WaFd Bank is here for you:
- Only $25 initial deposit
- Earn interest
- Get a free 3"x5" safe deposit box*
- Identity theft monitoring and resolution service
- Cell phone insurance
- Automatic extended warranties on the things you buy
- Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Restaurant & hotel deals
- Rental car discounts
- Shopping Rewards
- Travel & leisure discounts
Learn more about Stellar Plus Checking
*At branches where available
Checking Accounts
Saving Accounts
Free Checking
Crush those goals and fees with Free Checking!
Everything you want in a free checking account:
- No minimum balance
- No monthly maintenance fees*
- Access to over 40,000 Fee-free ATMs
- Online Banking
- Bill Pay & external transfers
- Mobile Banking
- Person-to-person payments
- MyTransfer available
Learn more about Free Checking
*Nonsufficient Funds Charge may apply
Stellar Plus Checking
Our most rewarding checking account gives you earned interest for only $0, $3 or $8 Per Month, plus a heap of valuable perks.
See how WaFd Bank is here for you:
- Only $25 initial deposit
- Earn interest
- Get a free 3"x5" safe deposit box*
- Identity theft monitoring and resolution service
- Cell phone insurance
- Automatic extended warranties on the things you buy
- Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Restaurant & hotel deals
- Rental car discounts
- Shopping Rewards
- Travel & leisure discounts
Learn more about Stellar Plus Checking
*At branches where available
Awarded America's Best Big Bank - Three Years in a Row
Best Big Bank in Washington, Idaho, New Mexico
Awarded America's Best-in-State Bank
Best-in-State Bank in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada
Awarded America's Best Big Bank - Three Years in a Row
Best Big Bank in Washington, Idaho, New Mexico
Awarded America's Best-in-State Bank
Best-in-State Bank in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada