An express checking account provides customers with different features and benefits than those offered by a traditional checking account. There are many ways to do your banking. Some people will have to choose one method over the other as a matter of convenience and according to their work schedule. Express checking provides you with methods of banking that are suitable for your own needs.
Limited branch use
An express checking account is designed for those customers that for whatever reason don’t frequent a branch office. You can choose to bank by using an ATM, calling the branch or using your computer.
Unlimited checks
You don’t have to worry about how many checks you write with an express checking account because they are unlimited.
Branch visits
If you choose to visit a branch, that option is open as well. Each branch visit will consist of a large fee every time you stop inside the branch for a transaction.
Fees
When you avoid the branch, your checking account fees are less than those of a traditional checking account. This will have the tendency to save you money over time.
Various terms
The terms and conditions for express checking accounts will vary from bank to bank. You can have free access to a number of services. You may want to check with several banks to see which has the best terms and conditions.
References
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. "Weekly National Rates and Rate Caps - Weekly Update." Accessed May 6, 2020.
- Bankrate. "Checking fees rise to record highs in 2012." Accessed May 8, 2020.
- Bankrate. "Best Checking Accounts of May 2020." Accessed May 8, 2020.
- Federal Reserve Bank of New York. "How Effective Is Lifeline Banking in Assisting the ‘Unbanked’?," Pages 1-2. Accessed May 8, 2020.
- Bankrate. "Survey: Rising ATM and overdraft fees leave consumers paying much more than they did 20 years ago." Accessed May 8, 2020.
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. "Deposit Insurance FAQs." Accessed May 8, 2020.
- National Credit Union Administration. "Bank to Credit Union Conversions." Accessed May 8, 2020.
- National Credit Union Administration. "Share Insurance Fund Overview." Accessed May 8, 2020.
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