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While opening a checking account might not seem like an activity that requires much thought, there are some things you might want to consider before you do. Just walking into a bank and telling a customer service representative that you want to open an account, without first considering some important facets of a checking account, could cost you time and money. Here are some aspects of a checking account you might want to ponder before choosing an account that’s right for you.
Minimum Balance
Some checking accounts require you to maintain a minimum balance. If your account drops below this balance, you may be hit with a fee or fees. If you are likely to bring your checking account perilously close to zero each month, you may want to reconsider an account with a minimum balance attached to it.
Interest
Some checking accounts come with an interest rate. Albeit, these rates are not likely to make you rich, these days, earning something on your money may be better than nothing at all. While these accounts often have certain restrictions or requirements attached to them, if you are looking to make a little extra cash while your money is in the bank, choosing a checking account that pays interest upon your balance might be right for you.
Replacement Checks
Depending on your bank and how many checks you write, getting replacement checks for your account could be a costly activity. You might want to review how much replacement checks provided by your bank will cost as opposed to ordering them through an outside provider. When making this decision however, you should also consider the cost savings of an outside provider versus having to send your personal and account information to someone outside of your bank.
Debit Cards and Overdraft Coverage
Finally, you will likely want to determine whether you will be utilizing a debit card attached to your checking account. If you decide this is something you would like to do, you will also probably have to decide whether you want to protect yourself from overdraft fees. By linking your checking account to a savings account, you may better be able to cover checking charges that could leave your account balance in the red.
Disclaimer:
The writer is not a licensed financial professional. The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. For financial advice, readers should consult a licensed financial advisor. Any action taken by the reader due to the information provided in this article is at the reader’s discretion.
What else can I help you with?
How can a savings account help in money saving?
A savings account is a very good account to open up if an individual would like to start saving money. It allows extra saved money to be transferred from the checking account to the savings account.
When it comes to saving money what is a good rule of thumb?
Keep most of your savings in your checking account
What are the accounts for deposit?
Accounts for deposit are traditionally, checking, saving, money markets and sometime cd's. It is an account that you can add money to on regular basis.
Why do you need bank card?
so you can add money or save it into your saving account.you can also use it for a checking account and writting out checks.
What is money in a checking account called?
Money in a checking account is called demand deposit.
Do you pay taxes on your checking account?
No, you do not pay taxes on the money in your checking account.
What if its disabilty money in your checking account how would a lien work then?
if you have a lein on you, can they take your disabilty money out of your checking account
Why is a checking account more convenient is savings account?
It's easier to spend the money in a checking account.
What is an advantage of a saving account over a cheking account?
One advantage that I can think of is the fact that Savings Accounts usually offer an interest on the money held in the account whereas Checking accounts offer very little or on most cases zero interest on the money held in the account. On the flip side, there are limitations on the number of transactions you can make on your account in case of Savings accounts whereas there are no such limitations for a checking account.
What kind of saving accounts does ING Direct provide?
ING Direct is an online savings account. It is linked with your regular checking account so that money can be transferred back and forth between the accounts.
What the objective of a saving bank account main?
Saving money. Obviously
What is main objective of a saving bank account?
Saving money. Obviously
