How to Open a Chase Bank Account
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Opening an account with Chase Bank is simple. Take a look at what you'll need and check out your account options in our guide.
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J.P. Morgan Chase Bank is one of the largest national banking chains in the U.S. It offers multiple types of bank accounts, loans, and other financing.
Keep reading to learn how to open an account.
How to Open a Chase Account?
You can open an account online or in-person at a Chase branch location. You will need your:
- Driver's license/state ID
- Social Security number
- Contact information (name, home address, email address, phone number)
- Money for opening deposit
You'll need to fill out the application and decide what type of account you would like to open. You're also required to make an initial monetary deposit to open a Chase account.
Read on to see all the individual details about each type of account.
Chase Bank is a member of the FDIC(FDIC# 628).[1] Every customer's funds are insured up to $250,000 in the unlikely event that the bank fails.
In addition, Chase has security measures in line with other major banks, including advanced account information encryption and two-factor authentication.
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Types of Accounts
Chase offers several tiers of checking and savings accounts. Each account grants its owner access to all of the bank's physical locations and ATMs as well as Chase's online banking and mobile app.
Chase's checking and savings accounts charge monthly maintenance fees. Depending on the account, it is possible to waive these charges if you maintain a certain minimum balance or make consistent monthly deposits.
Checking Accounts
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Chase offers checking accounts, each with access to mobile or in-person check deposit as a debit card.
Chase Total Checking® - $200 Bonus
- New Chase checking customers enjoy a $200 bonus when you open a Chase Total Checking® account and set up direct deposit
- Access to more than 16,000 Chase ATMs and more than 4,700 branches
- Chase Mobile® app - Manage your accounts, deposit checks, transfer money and more -- all from your device.
- JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC
- Open your account online now
- Available online nationwide except in Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. For branch locations, visit locator.chase.com.
- Chase Overdraft Assist℠ - no overdraft fee if you're overdrawn by $50 or less at the end of the business day or if you're overdrawn by more than $50 and bring your account balance to overdrawn by $50 or less at the end of the next business day*
*With Chase Overdraft Assist℠, we won't charge an Overdraft Fee if you're overdrawn by $50 or less at the end of the business day OR if you're overdrawn by more than $50 and you bring your account balance to overdrawn by $50 or less at the end of the next business day (you have until 11 PM ET (8 PM PT) to make a deposit or transfer). Chase Overdraft Assist does not require enrollment and comes with eligible Chase checking accounts.
Chase Secure Banking℠ - $100 Bonus
- New Chase checking customers enjoy a $100 checking account bonus when you open a Chase Secure Banking℠ account with qualifying transactions. Open online or at any Chase branch.
- Set up direct deposit and you may get your money up to two business days early-exclusively for Chase Secure Banking℠ customers.
- No minimum deposit to open an account and get started.
- No overdraft fees with a Chase debit card that helps you stay within your balance.
- Chase Secure Banking℠ customers told us they save an average of $50 a month on fees after opening their account.
- JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC.
- Pay bills, cash checks and send money with Zelle® all for a $4.95 monthly service fee.
- Bank from anywhere with access to more than 16,000 Chase ATMs, more than 4,700 Chase branches, the Chase Mobile® app and Chase Online℠.
Chase Business Complete Banking℠ - Up to $500 Bonus
- Earn up to $500 when you open a new Chase Business Complete Checking℠ account. For new Chase business checking customers with qualifying activities.
- Multiple ways to waive the Monthly Service Fee, including maintaining a minimum daily balance or purchases on your Chase Ink® Business credit card.
- Full-service business banking. Convenient access to all your business banking services in one place -- lending, checking, credit card and payment solutions.
- Your choice of payment types. Choose from a full range of options for accepting payments and making deposits that include Zelle®, Online Bill Pay, wire transfers and ACH payments.
- Convenient access to payment processing. Process all major debit and credit cards with QuickAccept. It's a built-in feature with your Business Complete Checking account.
- Helping you save money. Multiple ways to waive service fees and unlimited digital transactions helps you keep more of your money.
- Full-featured banking online and on-the-go. Manage your business' finances on your terms with the latest online and mobile banking technology.
- Trusted and secure financial partner. We're committed to helping you grow and protect your business.
Chase College Checking℠ - $100 Bonus
- Enjoy $100 as a new Chase checking customer when you open a Chase College Checking℠ account and complete 10 qualifying transactions within 60 days of coupon enrollment.
- No Monthly Service Fee for up to 5 years if you're a student between the ages of 17-24 at account opening with proof of student status.
- Students ages 18-24 with a Social Security Number can open an account online or at a Chase branch. Students with no Social Security number and 17-year-olds can only open an account at a branch.
- Manage your money, see your accounts, and pay your bills using the Chase Mobile® app.
- Send and receive money in moments using Zelle®.
- Access to more than 16,000 Chase ATMs and more than 4,700 branches.
- JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC
- Chase Overdraft Assist℠ - no overdraft fee if you're overdrawn by $50 or less at the end of the business day or if you're overdrawn by more than $50 and bring your account balance to overdrawn by $50 or less at the end of the next business day*
*With Chase Overdraft Assist℠, we won't charge an Overdraft Fee if you're overdrawn by $50 or less at the end of the business day OR if you're overdrawn by more than $50 and you bring your account balance to overdrawn by $50 or less at the end of the next business day (you have until 11 PM ET (8 PM PT) to make a deposit or transfer). Chase Overdraft Assist does not require enrollment and comes with eligible Chase checking accounts.
Chase Private Client - $3,000 Bonus
- You're eligible for up to a $3,000 bonus when you open a new Chase Private Client Checking℠ account with qualifying activities.
- Speak with a Private Client Banker to open your Chase Private Client Checking account today. Schedule your meeting at your nearest branch or over the phone.
- Priority service for everyday banking. Receive personalized attention from a dedicated Chase Private Client Banker who is ready to help you.
- Earn $1,000 when you deposit $150,000 or earn $2,000 when you deposit $250,000 or earn $3,000 when you deposit $500,000
- No ATM fees worldwide.
- No Chase fee on incoming or outgoing wire transfers; can be completed online or over the phone.
- Experience a financial relationship that brings you more.
- Deposit products provided by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Deposit products are FDIC insured up to the maximum amount allowed by law.
Chase First Banking℠
Chase First Banking is a debit card for kids age 6-17 with $0 monthly service fee. You must be an existing Chase checking customer to open a Chase First Banking account.
The information for the Chase First Banking has been collected independently by CreditDonkey. The details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the bank.
Checking Monthly Fees
Chase Total Checking®: Charges $12 per month
Waive that fee by meeting ONE of these conditions:[2]
- Have at least $500 deposited via direct deposit every month.
- Maintain at least a $1,500 balance every day in the account.
- Keep an average beginning day balance of $5,000 across all of your qualifying Chase checking/savings accounts.
Chase Total Checking® - $200 Bonus
- New Chase checking customers enjoy a $200 bonus when you open a Chase Total Checking® account and set up direct deposit
- Access to more than 16,000 Chase ATMs and more than 4,700 branches
- Chase Mobile® app - Manage your accounts, deposit checks, transfer money and more -- all from your device.
- JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC
- Open your account online now
- Available online nationwide except in Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. For branch locations, visit locator.chase.com.
- Chase Overdraft Assist℠ - no overdraft fee if you're overdrawn by $50 or less at the end of the business day or if you're overdrawn by more than $50 and bring your account balance to overdrawn by $50 or less at the end of the next business day*
*With Chase Overdraft Assist℠, we won't charge an Overdraft Fee if you're overdrawn by $50 or less at the end of the business day OR if you're overdrawn by more than $50 and you bring your account balance to overdrawn by $50 or less at the end of the next business day (you have until 11 PM ET (8 PM PT) to make a deposit or transfer). Chase Overdraft Assist does not require enrollment and comes with eligible Chase checking accounts.
Chase Premier Plus CheckingSM: Charges $25 per month
Waive that fee by meeting ONE of these conditions:[3]
- Keep an average beginning day balance of $15,000 across all of your qualifying Chase checking/savings accounts.
- Open a first home mortgage through Chase and enroll in automatic payments from your account.
Chase Secure BankingSM: Charges $4.95 per month
This monthly service fee cannot be waived.[4]
Chase College CheckingSM: Charges $6 per month
Waive that fee when you have any ONE of these conditions:[5]
- College students age 17-24 from time of account opening until expected graduation date. You can qualify for up to 5 years.
- Make a direct deposit every month.
- Maintain an average ending day balance of $5,000 or more.
Chase High School CheckingSM: Charges $0 per month
Eligibility:[6]
- For students ages 13-17 with their parent/guardian as a co-owner and the account linked to the parent/guardian's personal checking account.
- Linked accounts exclude: Chase High School CheckingSM, Chase College CheckingSM, Chase Secure CheckingSM and Chase First CheckingSM.
- Once the student turns 19, the account will convert to Chase Total Checking account
Chase First BankingSM: Charges $0 per month
Eligibility:
- For children ages 6-17
- Banking account owned by parent/guardian
- Parents must be an existing Chase checking customers to open the account
Chase SapphireSM Checking: Charges $25 per month
How to waive that fee:[7]
- Keep an average beginning day balance of $75,000 across all of your qualifying Chase checking/savings accounts.
Chase Private Client CheckingSM: Charges $35 per month
Waive that fee when you have any ONE of the following:[8]
- Maintain an average beginning day balance of $150,000 or more in any combination of this account and linked qualifying deposits and investments.
- Have a linked Chase Platinum Business CheckingSM account
Chase Private Client - $3,000 Bonus
- You're eligible for up to a $3,000 bonus when you open a new Chase Private Client Checking℠ account with qualifying activities.
- Speak with a Private Client Banker to open your Chase Private Client Checking account today. Schedule your meeting at your nearest branch or over the phone.
- Priority service for everyday banking. Receive personalized attention from a dedicated Chase Private Client Banker who is ready to help you.
- Earn $1,000 when you deposit $150,000 or earn $2,000 when you deposit $250,000 or earn $3,000 when you deposit $500,000
- No ATM fees worldwide.
- No Chase fee on incoming or outgoing wire transfers; can be completed online or over the phone.
- Experience a financial relationship that brings you more.
- Deposit products provided by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Deposit products are FDIC insured up to the maximum amount allowed by law.
Savings Accounts
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Chase offers two savings accounts with different interest rates. Both charge Chase Savings account fees, which can be waived by meeting certain requirements.
Savings Monthly Fees
Chase Savings: Charges $5 per month
Waive that fee by meeting ONE of these conditions:[9]
- Be an account owner younger than 18 years of age. (NOTE: Once you turn 18, your account will automatically begin charging you unless you meet one of the requirements below.)
- Maintain a daily balance of at least $300 in the savings account itself.
- Schedule an automatic monthly transfer of at least $25 from your Chase checking account.
- Have a linked Chase Premier Plus, Chase Sapphire checking account, or Chase Private Client Checking.
- Have a linked Chase College Checking for Overdraft Protection.
Chase Premier Savings: Charges $25 per month
Waive that fee by meeting ONE of these conditions:[10]
- Maintain a minimum balance of $15,000 every day.
- Have a linked Chase Premier Plus or Chase Sapphire checking account.
Compare Savings Accounts
Discover Online Savings - $200 Cash Bonus
To get your $150 or $200 Bonus: What to do: Apply for your first Discover Online Savings Account, online, in the Discover App or by phone. Enter Offer Code CY223 when applying. Deposit into your account a total of at least $15,000 to earn a $150 Bonus or deposit a total of at least $25,000 to earn a $200 Bonus. Deposit must be posted to account within 30 days of account open date. Maximum bonus eligibility is $200.
What to know: Offer not valid for existing or prior Discover savings customers or existing or prior customers with savings accounts that are co-branded, or affinity accounts provided by Discover. Eligibility is based on primary account owner. Account must be open when bonus is credited. Bonus will be credited to the account within 60 days of the account qualifying for the bonus. Bonus is interest and subject to reporting on Form 1099-INT. Offer ends 6/15/2023, 11:59 PM ET. Offer may be modified or withdrawn without notice. See advertiser website for full details.
High Yield Savings Account - 5.05% APY
- No fees
- $1 minimum deposit
- 24/7 online access
- FDIC insured
CIT Bank Platinum Savings - 4.85% APY
- 4.85% APY with a balance of $5,000 or more
- 0.25% APY with a balance of less than $5,000
- $100 minimum opening deposit
- No monthly maintenance fee
- Member FDIC
Bottom line
You can open a Chase checking or savings account with a few basic information and an initial deposit. Each account charges a monthly fee, which can be waived by meeting certain criteria.
References
- ^ FDIC. BankFind: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Retrieved 9/15/2022
- ^ Chase. Chase Total Checking Account Fees, Retrieved 9/15/2022
- ^ Chase. Chase Premier Plus Checking Account Fees, Retrieved 9/15/2022
- ^ Chase. Chase Secure Banking Fees, Retrieved 12/12/2022
- ^ Chase. Chase College Checking Account Fees, Retrieved 9/15/2022
- ^ Chase. Chase High School Checking Account Fees, Retrieved 12/12/2022
- ^ Chase. Chase Sapphire Checking Account Fees, Retrieved 9/15/2022
- ^ Chase. Banking with Chase Private Client, Retrieved 9/15/2022
- ^ Chase. Chase Savings Account Fees, Retrieved 9/15/2022
- ^ Chase. Chase Premier Savings Account Fees, Retrieved 9/15/2022
Chase Total Checking® - $200 Bonus
- New Chase checking customers enjoy a $200 bonus when you open a Chase Total Checking® account and set up direct deposit
- Access to more than 16,000 Chase ATMs and more than 4,700 branches
- Chase Mobile® app - Manage your accounts, deposit checks, transfer money and more -- all from your device.
- JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC
- Open your account online now
- Available online nationwide except in Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. For branch locations, visit locator.chase.com.
- Chase Overdraft Assist℠ - no overdraft fee if you're overdrawn by $50 or less at the end of the business day or if you're overdrawn by more than $50 and bring your account balance to overdrawn by $50 or less at the end of the next business day*
*With Chase Overdraft Assist℠, we won't charge an Overdraft Fee if you're overdrawn by $50 or less at the end of the business day OR if you're overdrawn by more than $50 and you bring your account balance to overdrawn by $50 or less at the end of the next business day (you have until 11 PM ET (8 PM PT) to make a deposit or transfer). Chase Overdraft Assist does not require enrollment and comes with eligible Chase checking accounts.
Citi Priority Account - Earn up to $2,000 Cash Bonus
- Earn up to $2,000 cash bonus when you open a new eligible Citi Priority Checking Account with required activities
- Within 20 days of opening, deposit the minimum amount of new-to-Citibank funds.
- Maintain a minimum balance for 60 consecutive calendar days from the 21st day.
- If your balance falls to a lower tier at any point during the maintenance period, the bonus changes.
- Bonus will be paid within 30 days after you successfully complete all required activities.
TD Beyond Checking - $300 Cash Bonus
- Earn $300 when you receive direct deposits totaling $2,500 or more within 60 days
- Get more from your checking account. With TD Beyond Checking with Payback Plus, you'll earn interest and get reimbursed for non-TD ATM transactions, Overdraft Payback and more.
- Monthly maintenance fee waived when you receive monthly direct deposits of $5,000 or more within a statement cycle, or maintain a minimum daily balance of $2,500, or a combined balance of $25,000 across eligible TD accounts.
- TD ATM fees waived at any ATM and non-TD fees reimbursed when you keep at least a $2,500 daily balance
- Get overdraft fees automatically reversed up to two times a year.
- Get your money where it needs to go —fast— with Rush Bill Payments, Send Money with Zelle®, incoming wires and a reimbursement for one outgoing wire (domestic or international) per statement cycle.
- TD checking accounts come with an instant-issue debit card - and, you can pay with confidence with contactless technology Visa Zero Liability protection and 24/7 fraud monitoring.
- Monthly maintenance fee waived on one TD Simple Checking℠ account and any Savings accounts. Plus, get free standard check orders, money orders, official bank checks and stop payments.
Discover Online Savings - $200 Cash Bonus
To get your $150 or $200 Bonus: What to do: Apply for your first Discover Online Savings Account, online, in the Discover App or by phone. Enter Offer Code CY223 when applying. Deposit into your account a total of at least $15,000 to earn a $150 Bonus or deposit a total of at least $25,000 to earn a $200 Bonus. Deposit must be posted to account within 30 days of account open date. Maximum bonus eligibility is $200.
What to know: Offer not valid for existing or prior Discover savings customers or existing or prior customers with savings accounts that are co-branded, or affinity accounts provided by Discover. Eligibility is based on primary account owner. Account must be open when bonus is credited. Bonus will be credited to the account within 60 days of the account qualifying for the bonus. Bonus is interest and subject to reporting on Form 1099-INT. Offer ends 6/15/2023, 11:59 PM ET. Offer may be modified or withdrawn without notice. See advertiser website for full details.
CIT Bank Platinum Savings - 4.85% APY
- 4.85% APY with a balance of $5,000 or more
- 0.25% APY with a balance of less than $5,000
- $100 minimum opening deposit
- No monthly maintenance fee
- Member FDIC
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