Are You Looking For A Low or No-Fee Checking and Savings Account?

Find Your Perfect Account with BankOn Greater Milwaukee’s Partner Solutions

BankOn Greater Milwaukee is committed to financial inclusion, partnering with local financial institutions to offer no or low-fee checking and savings accounts to customers who may have faced barriers to traditional banking. Learn more about the Bank On National Account Standards here. Our partnerships have created accessible banking options that help individuals and families build a stronger financial future.

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How BankOn Greater Milwaukee Connects You to Financial Services

Closing the Gap:

How BankOn Greater Milwaukee Connects You to Financial Services

It can be tough for many people in Milwaukee to do well financially because they don’t have bank accounts. That’s where we come in! BankOn Greater Milwaukee works with financial institutions and community groups to offer low-cost accounts and programs that help people learn about money. We even produce a guide that’s packed with useful tips to help people with their finances.

BankOn Greater Milwaukee is a nonprofit organization that partners with financial institutions and community groups to help people in the community become financially healthy. Our main goal is to give people access to bank accounts and help them build a better financial future.

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Explore Your Options:

Find the Perfect Bank Account for You!

Financial InstitutionProductMin. Opening BalanceMinimum BalanceMonthly FeeOnline OpenChecklessCompare
Bank Five Nine

Achieve Checking

$25.00$0.00$5.00NoYes
BMO Harris Bank

Smart Money Account

$25.00$0.00$5.00YesNo
Chase

Secure Banking

$0.00$0.00$4.95YesYes
CIBC

Easy Path Access

$0.00$0.00$0.00NoYes
First Federal of WI

First Start Checking

$0.00$0.00$5.00NoNo
Johnson Financial Group

Digital Checking

$25.00$0.00$0.00YesYes
North Shore Bank

Balance Checking

$25.00$0.00$5.00YesNo
Old National

EZ Access Checking

$10.00$0.00$4.95NoYes
People's State Bank

Balance Banking

$25.00$0.00$5.00YesNo
PNC

Foundation Checking

$0.00$0.00$5.00NoNo
Prime Financial Credit Union

Clear Access Banking

$0.00$0.00$0.00YesYes
Self-Help Federal Credit Union

Access Checking

$10.00$0.00$5.00NoYes
Summit Credit Union

Balance Account

$25.00$0.00$5.00YesYes
The Equitable Bank

EZ Checking

$0.00$0.00$5.00NoYes
US Bank

Safe Debit Account

$25.00$0.00$4.95YesYes
UW Credit Union

Clear Checking

$5.00$0.00$5.00YesYes
Waterstone Bank

Stepping Stone Checking

$25.00$0.00$0.00NoYes
Wells Fargo

Clear Access Banking

$25.00$0.00$5.00YesYes

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Return on investment!

Thanks to BankOn, many people in Milwaukee have already been able to get bank accounts and learn more about managing their money. We’re proud to be making a difference in the community, one bank account at a time!

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How to Open an Account

There are several general steps to opening a bank account. The actual process varies by financial institution. Learn more about how to open a bank account at an FDIC-insured financial institution.

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