With an online account, instead of using checks to pay bills, expenses are debited directly from the account. Because the accounts are designed for strictly online use, they typically come with higher ...

A traditional checking account, also called standard or basic, is your bare-bones account. “These accounts are very easy to access,” said Matt Hicks, vice president of deposit products and member ...

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Checking accounts are commonly used for paying bills, writing checks, making debit card purchases and ATM cash withdrawals. A checking account can also serve as a place to receive your payroll or ...