CNBC Select chooses the best checking accounts with no monthly fees and low (or no) minimum balance requirements.

You might not know this, but most checking accounts come with a monthly fee. This may be surprising, as many advertisements mention “no fee checking” and access to a wide range of benefits without ...

Low fees, ample ATM access, mobile banking: these are just some of the most important features checking account customers are looking for these days, a recent Bankrate survey found. (You can see some ...

Though older individuals can use standard bank accounts, they also have access to accounts specifically designed for senior ...

A free checking account sounds like a no-brainer, offering easy access to your money with no annual fees. But “free” sometimes comes with strings attached. Some checking accounts waive fees only if ...

Capital One’s checking account earns interest and has no minimum balance. Monthly fee: None. Special features: The checking rate is 0.10% APY for any balance. Other pros: 360 Checking account holders ...

The best student checking accounts keep the fees low, let you access your money easily and have user-friendly online banking tools. We analyzed 31 popular checking accounts, comparing them on their ...

Banks are looking to increase revenue by charging for debit cards and basic checking accounts in reaction to the Durbin Amendment of the Dodd-Frank Act. The amendment, which took effect Saturday, ...

From no-fee accounts to interest-bearing options, here’s how to evaluate the best checking accounts for your spending habits ...

Many checking accounts that charge a monthly fee offer a way to waive the fee. In most cases, you’ll just need to hold a specific minimum balance in the account to avoid paying the fee. If your ...