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| Best For |
Customers who want extra perks like access to 55,000 free ATMs and premium savings rates |
Customers who want simplified banking for core needs |
Customers who want a predictable checking account with no overdraft fees |
Teens ages 13–17 who are learning to manage money with parental controls and no overdraft fees |
Made for young adults, ages 18–24 |
| Minimum to Open |
$50 |
$25 | $25 |
$25 |
$25 |
| Monthly Service Fee | $5 | $0 | $5 | $0 | $0 |
How to Reduce Fee |
$0 with 6 payments or $2,500 average collected balance Monthly posted payment transactions include checks, Online Banking bill payments, Telephone Banking bill payments, ACH debit and Point of Sale transactions (both signature and PIN-based). |
— | $2 with a qualified checking relationship | — | — |
Allpoint/Freedom ATMs** |
Totally free |
Surcharge-free |
Totally free |
Totally free |
Totally free |
All Other Non–Dollar Bank ATMs |
Free |
$2.50 |
$2.50 |
Free |
Free |
No Overdraft Fees |
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Earns Interest |
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Statement Options |
Free electronic or $3 mailed | Free electronic | Free electronic or mailed |
Free electronic or $2 mailed |
Free electronic or $2 mailed |
Discounted Check Pricing |
50% off |
— |
No check writing allowed |
No check writing allowed |
50% off |
Qualifies for Relationship CDs and Premium Savings Rates |
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Qualifies for Mortgage and Loan Discounts |
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Age Specific Features |
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Free custom debit card |
Free custom debit card, reduced overdraft fee of $12 per item, $10 per month in ATM surcharge fee rebates |
- Best For
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Customers who want extra perks like access to 55,000 free ATMs and premium savings rates
- Minimum to Open
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$50
- Monthly Service Fee
- $5
How to Reduce Fee
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$0 with 6 payments or $2,500 average collected balance
Monthly posted payment transactions include checks, Online Banking bill payments, Telephone Banking bill payments, ACH debit and Point of Sale transactions (both signature and PIN-based).
Allpoint/Freedom ATMs**
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Totally free
All Other Non–Dollar Bank ATMs
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Free
No Overdraft Fees
- —
Earns Interest
Statement Options
- Free electronic or $3 mailed
Discounted Check Pricing
-
50% off
Qualifies for Relationship CDs and Premium Savings Rates
Qualifies for Mortgage and Loan Discounts
Age Specific Features
- —
- Best For
-
Customers who want simplified banking for core needs
- Minimum to Open
- $25
- Monthly Service Fee
- $0
How to Reduce Fee
- —
Allpoint/Freedom ATMs**
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Surcharge-free
All Other Non–Dollar Bank ATMs
- $2.50
No Overdraft Fees
- —
Earns Interest
- —
Statement Options
- Free electronic
Discounted Check Pricing
- —
Qualifies for Relationship CDs and Premium Savings Rates
- —
Qualifies for Mortgage and Loan Discounts
- —
Age Specific Features
- —
- Best For
-
Customers who want a predictable checking account with no overdraft fees
- Minimum to Open
- $25
- Monthly Service Fee
- $5
How to Reduce Fee
- $2 with a qualified checking relationship
Allpoint/Freedom ATMs**
-
Totally free
All Other Non–Dollar Bank ATMs
-
$2.50
No Overdraft Fees
Earns Interest
- —
Statement Options
- Free electronic or mailed
Discounted Check Pricing
-
No check writing allowed
Qualifies for Relationship CDs and Premium Savings Rates
- —
Qualifies for Mortgage and Loan Discounts
- —
Age Specific Features
- —
- Best For
-
Teens ages 13–17 who are learning to manage money with parental controls and no overdraft fees
- Minimum to Open
-
$25
- Monthly Service Fee
- $0
How to Reduce Fee
- —
Allpoint/Freedom ATMs**
-
Totally free
All Other Non–Dollar Bank ATMs
-
Free
No Overdraft Fees
Earns Interest
- —
Statement Options
-
Free electronic or $2 mailed
Discounted Check Pricing
-
No check writing allowed
Qualifies for Relationship CDs and Premium Savings Rates
Qualifies for Mortgage and Loan Discounts
- —
Age Specific Features
-
Free custom debit card
- Best For
-
Made for young adults, ages 18–24
- Minimum to Open
-
$25
- Monthly Service Fee
- $0
How to Reduce Fee
- —
Allpoint/Freedom ATMs**
-
Totally free
All Other Non–Dollar Bank ATMs
-
Free
No Overdraft Fees
- —
Earns Interest
- —
Statement Options
-
Free electronic or $2 mailed
Discounted Check Pricing
-
50% off
Qualifies for Relationship CDs and Premium Savings Rates
Qualifies for Mortgage and Loan Discounts
Age Specific Features
-
Free custom debit card, reduced overdraft fee of $12 per item, $10 per month in ATM surcharge fee rebates
Interested in Free Checking but prefer a paper statement? Ask about No Minimum Checking.
Looking for a premium checking account for advanced financial needs? Ask about Private Banking Checking.
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Checking goes better with savings
A checking account is perfect for day-to-day spending, while a savings account provides a safe place to grow your funds. Pair your checking account with a savings account for additional perks and to help meet your financial goals.
FAQs
In-Branch: To open an account at a Dollar Bank office, you’ll need to provide your name, address, date of birth, Social Security number or taxpayer identification number, and a valid non-expired government-issued ID. You’ll also need an opening deposit using either cash or a check.
Online: If you open online, you’ll also need to provide your name, address, date of birth, Social Security number or taxpayer identification number, and a valid non-expired government-issued ID. You’ll fund the account during the application process, which you can do by using a debit card, the routing and account number from another bank account, or by securely transferring funds via ACH using your online banking login information from another financial institution.
To open a minor account, the parent or guardian must be a joint owner of the account and have a valid, non-expired government ID. If the minor does not have a valid non-expired government ID they must provide one of the following: learner’s permit, school ID, Social Security card or birth certificate. Documents must be original, valid, and non-expired; copies or screenshots cannot be accepted.
Start by opening your new Dollar Bank account, then move your direct deposit, automatic payments and recurring transfers. ClickSWITCH can help make this easier by helping you automatically move your direct deposit. You’ll want to keep your old account open until you confirm that deposits and payments are successfully moving through the new account.
Allpoint
Dollar Bank is part of the Allpoint® ATM Network, which provides surcharge-free access at more than 55,000 ATMs worldwide.
Use Allpoint ATMs at many convenient locations that you visit daily like Target®, Walgreens® and CVS®. Because Allpoint is a worldwide network, you’ll find Allpoint ATMs near your workplace and at your favorite vacation spots too. No sign up is required. Simply use your current Dollar Bank Mastercard® Debit Card or ATM Card to get cash at any Allpoint ATM.
Just look for the Allpoint logo on the ATM machine or visit our locations page for a list of convenient Allpoint ATMs.
FREEDOM
FREEDOM ATM ALLIANCE® is a surcharge-free ATM network offering more than 600 ATMs! Visit our locations page to find your nearest ATM.
The best way to avoid overdraft fees is to keep track of your account balance and upcoming payments, set up account alerts and make sure you have enough available funds before using your debit card, writing checks or scheduling payments.
We also offer Overdraft Defense which is our commitment to helping personal checking customers avoid overdraft fees and includes:
- No NSF Fees: An NSF fee is a penalty some banks charge when they decline a transaction because there aren’t enough funds in your account to cover it. If we don’t pay an item on your behalf, no fee is charged.
- No overdraft fees on items under $5.
- Free Overdraft Protection: Money from your savings can be automatically transferred to your checking to cover transactions that would otherwise overdraft your checking account. Keep in mind that some savings accounts have limitations on the number of free withdrawals, payments and/or transfers that can be completed each month. See the Account Information Schedule for your savings account for more details.
If you're looking for an account that comes with no overdraft fees, period, our No Overdraft Checking Account could be a good match for you. This Bank On certified account won't let transactions bring your funds below your available balance, so you'll never be charged an overdraft fee. (Please note: Certain transactions are not subject to decline. If any such transaction causes a negative balance, no overdraft fee will apply.)
Yes, opening a savings account along with your checking account can be a smart way to separate everyday spending from money you want to set aside. A savings account can also help your money grow by earning interest over time. You’ll want to link your savings account to your checking account for added convenience and overdraft protection.
We are here to help. Please visit our contact page for information on how to best contact us depending on your account question.
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Disclosures
- *Monthly posted payment transactions include checks, Online Banking bill payments, Telephone Banking bill payments, ACH debit, and Point of Sale transactions (both signature and PIN-based).
**Surcharges from other banks not in the Allpoint or Freedom Alliance Network may apply when using your debit Mastercard® or ATM card.
***Early Pay is available for retail account customers in good standing who set up direct deposit with their employer or other payer to receive electronic deposits of regular periodic payments (such as salary, pension or government benefits). The timing of when a transaction is credited is based upon when the payer submits the payment instructions to Dollar Bank. Early Pay is not a guarantee that you will receive your direct deposit earlier than your scheduled pay date and Early Pay may be delayed due to unanticipated circumstances.
****To send or receive money with Zelle®, both parties must have an eligible checking or savings account. Transactions between enrolled users typically occur in minutes.
*****This benefit is provided by Generali Global Assistance Inc. Certain terms, conditions and exclusions apply. Please see your Guide to Benefits for details or call 1-800-MASTERCARD.
Mastercard is a registered trademark, and Mastercard ID Theft Protection is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
Zelle® and the Zelle® related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.
Google Pay™ is a registered trademark of Google, LLC.
Apple Pay® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.
Samsung Pay is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Message and data rates from your carrier may apply to Dollar Bank Mobile Banking including Google Pay, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay services.
Allpoint is a registered trademark of ATM National, LLC.