Any Deposit Checking
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- $0 monthly service charge with any deposit per statement (or if you are under age 25)2
- No minimum balance requirement
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Checking accounts that take the planet into account.
Unlike at other major US banks1, your deposits won't be used to fund Arctic drilling, tar sands mining or big tobacco. Get great checking without compromising your values.
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1% for the Planet Checking3
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- Deposits won't fund Arctic drilling, tar sands mining or big tobacco
- $25 monthly service charge waived with minimum combined average balance of at least $25,000 in Eligible Accounts7
- No ATM withdrawal fees worldwide8
- Interest-bearing account
- No fees to purchase checks or money orders or for incoming wires
- Special rates on CDs and Money Market accounts9
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What sets us apart is what we do and don’t do with your money
See our environmental policies—the strongest of any major US bank1
FAQs
What is the minimum opening deposit for your checking accounts?
You can open either Any Deposit Checking, 1% for the Planet Checking or Premier Checking with any amount ($0.01 or more).
What is 1% for the Planet and how are they associated with Bank of the West?
1% for the Planet is an international organization that helps businesses make an impact by donating 1% of their revenue to environmental nonprofits. With our strong policies on sustainability, we are the only major US bank1 approved to create a checking account in collaboration with 1% for the Planet. Bank of the West's contributions to 1% for the Planet are donated to Protect Our Winters, a nonprofit leading climate advocacy.
How can I learn more about your environmental policies?
Are there fees to send money using Zelle®?
There are no fees to use Zelle® through Bank of the West Online Banking or the mobile app. At times, Zelle® may send you notifications via text message if you have registered your US mobile phone. Your wireless provider may charge you per text message, so check your wireless plan before using the service.
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