Free Checking
Everything you need and more, all for free
Are you tired of paying monthly fees for your checking account? Look no further! Our Free Checking Account offers a hassle-free banking experience with no minimum balance requirements and no monthly maintenance fees*. Whether you're opening your first account or looking to switch to a more cost-effective option, our Free Checking Account is designed to meet your needs.
*Nonsufficient Funds Charge may apply.
No fee
Bill Pay and Person-to-Person Payments with Zelle®
Thousands of Fee-Free ATMs
24/7 Online & Mobile Banking
with mobile check deposit
Over 200 Branches
in 9 states to serve you
Voice-Activated Banking
Personal Financial Management Tools
Contactless Debit Card
Overdraft Services
Let's Open Your Free Checking Account Today
Choose Between Classic, Seattle Seawolves & Seattle Kraken Debit Cards
Only $25 initial deposit to open.
Start Savings
With a higher interest rate than a traditional savings account, Start Savings is designed to help you save and earn more for doing it. To open, just have any WaFd Checking account (including Fresh Start) and start paying your future self.
- Only $25 initial deposit
- No minimum balance requirements
- No monthly service charge
- Variable blended rate (interest rate is different depending on how much money you have in the account)
Get Greenlight with Your WaFd Checking Account, On Us
Set up your kids for financial success with Greenlight. Kids get their own debit card (controlled by you) and allows parents to assign chores, manage allowance, set spending limits, and learn to budget, all in one place. Best of all, it's no cost to you if you sign up with any WaFd Checking Account.
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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, Nevada, New Mexico