Free Checking Account - No Minimum Balance

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*Nonsufficient funds charge may apply.

No-fee bill pay and person-to-person payments
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Over 37,000 FEE-FREE ATMs
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24/7 online & mobile banking with mobile check deposit
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Over 200 branches in 8 states to serve you
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No-fee bill pay and Person-to-Person payments

Over 37,000 FEE-FREE ATMs

24/7 online & mobile banking with mobile deposit

Over 200 branches in 8 states to serve you

Everything you need in a Free Checking account:

No minimum balance
No monthly maintenance fees*
Access to 37,000 Fee Free ATMS
Online Banking
Bill Pay & External Transfers
Mobile Banking
Person-to-Person Payments
MyTransfer Available
Secure checking

*Nonsufficient Funds Charge may apply.

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Only $25 initial deposit to open.

Mobile Banking

Manage your banking 24/7

Enjoy no-fee bill pay.
Mobile check deposit.
Person-to-person payments with Zelle.
Easy transfers between your accounts.
Access to our innovative online budgeting and management tool.

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Zelle^®

This is how money moves

Introducing Zelle—a fast, safe and easy way to send money to your friends, family and associates in minutes², right from the WaFd Bank mobile app.
Free online banking with Zelle.

Send your cousin the gift of money without needing to mail a check, or quickly pay your friend back for covering your dinner last night. Just open the WaFd Bank mobile app and get started!

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Online Banking

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Pay bills online or with your smart phone.
Check your balance, view transactions and transfer money.
Deposit a check with your smart phone.
Pay a friend with Person-to-Person transfers with Zelle.
Deposit funds on your schedule at our smart ATMs.

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²Must have a bank account in the U.S. to use Zelle. Transactions typically occur in minutes when the recipient's email address or U.S. mobile number is already enrolled with Zelle.