Certified Accounts Available in Greater Milwaukee
Banks and credit unions across Greater Milwaukee offer low-cost, low-fee transaction accounts that are certified as meeting the Bank On National Account Standards. The accounts listed below feature online banking, bill pay, mobile deposit, debit card usage, direct deposit, and more. An overview of each account is provided below and you can visit each account details page for more information. Some accounts can only be opened in-branch while others offer an online option for opening.
Bank Five Nine
Account Name: Achieve Checking
Features: Online Banking, Bill Pay, Mobile Check Deposit, Debit Card, and more.
How to Open: Online // In-Branch
Account Overview: www.bankfivenine.com/achieve-financial-freedom
Contact: Jeff Langkamp | 262.560.6359 | Jeff.Langkamp@bankfivenine.com
BMO Harris Bank
Account Name: Smart Money
Features: Online Banking, Bill Pay, Digital Banking App, Security Alerts, Debit Card, and more.
How to Open: Online // In-Branch
Account Overview: www.bmoharris.com/main/personal/checking-accounts/smart-money/
Contact: Jamilah Monroe | 414.336.0298 | Jamilah.Monroe@bmo.com or Jessica Noth | 414.429.5002 | Jessica.Noth@bmo.com
Chase Bank
Account Name: Secure Banking
Features: Online Banking, Debit Card, Mobile Check Deposit, Direct Deposit, Bill Pay and more.
How to Open: Online // In-Branch
Account Overview & Application: www.chase.com/personal/secure-banking
Contact: Scott J. Bruce | 262.783.3899 | scott.j.bruce@chase.com
CIBC
Account Name: Easy Path Access
Features: Online Banking, Debit Card, Mobile Check Deposit, Direct Deposit, Bill Pay and more.
How to Open: In-Branch Appointment – Branch: 743 N. Water Street, Milwaukee
Account Overview: www.us.cibc.com/en/personal/checking/easypath-access.html
Contact: Anne Furey | 414.291.7114 | anne.furey@cibc.com
First Federal of Wisconsin
Account Name: Fresh Start Checking
Features: Debit Card, Mobile Banking, Mobile Deposit, Direct Deposit, and more.
How to Open: In-Branch Only
Account Overview: www.firstfederalwisconsin.com/consumer-banking/checking-accounts/
Contact: 262.542.4448 ext. 3403
Old National Bank
Account Name: EZ Access Checking
Features: Online Banking, Debit Card, Mobile Check Deposit, Direct Deposit, Bill Pay and more.
How to Open: In-Branch Only
Account Overview: www.oldnational.com/personal/bank/checking/onb-ez-access
Contact: 414.290.7013
PNC Bank
Account Name: Foundational Checking
Features: Digital banking, Debit Card, Bill Pay, Check Writing, Financial Education Seminar, Savings Account and more.
How to Open: In-Branch Only
Account Overview: www.pnc.com/en/personal-banking/banking/checking/foundation-checking.html
Contact: adrian.perez@pnc.com
PNC Bank
Account Name: Smart Access Prepaid VISA Card
Features: Bill Pay, Online Banking, Smart Access Mobile, Direct Deposit and more.
How to Open: In-Branch Only
Account Overview: www.pnc.com/en/apps/welcome-pages/smart-access.html
Contact: 414.961.3247
Summit Credit Union
Account Name: Balance Account
Features: Debit Card, Mobile Check Deposit, Bill Pay, Online Mobile & Voice Banking and more.
How to Open: Online // In-Branch
Account Overview & Application: www.summitcreditunion.com/bank/checking-account
Contact: 608.243.5000 ext. 2501
The Equitable Bank
Account Name: EZ Checking
Features: Debit Card, Online Banking, Bill Pay, Mobile Check Deposit, Checking Writing Privileges and more.
How to Open: Online // In-Branch
Account Overview & Application: www.theequitablebank.com/checking.aspx
Contact: 414.777.4178
U.S. Bank
Account Name: Safe Debit
Features: Debit Card, Online Banking, Mobile Check Deposit, Direct Deposit, Bill Pay and more.
How to Open: U.S. Bank App // Online // In-Branch
Account Overview & Application: www.usbank.com/bank-accounts/checking-accounts/checkless-checking.html
Contact: 414.353.5990
UW Credit Union
Account Name: Clear Checking Account
Features: Debit Card, Online Banking, Mobile Check Deposit, Direct Deposit, Bill Pay and more.
How to Open: Online // In-Branch
Account Overview & Application: www.uwcu.org/checking/personal-accounts/clear/
Contact: 1.800.533.6773
WaterStone Bank
Account Name: Stepping Stone
Features: Mobile Banking, Debit Card, Direct Deposit, Bill Pay and more.
How to Open: In-Branch
Account Overview & Application: www.wsbonline.com/personal/checking/compare-checking-accounts
Contact: Shae L Maclin | 414.459.4103 | ShaeMaClin@wsbonline.com
Wells Fargo
Account Name: Clear Access Banking
Features: Online Banking, Debit Card, Mobile Check Deposit, Direct Deposit, Bill Pay and more.
How to Open: Online // In-Branch
Account Overview & Application: www.wellsfargo.com/checking/clear-access-banking
Contact: 1.800.869.3557
The following deposit account aligns with the Bank On Greater Milwaukee mission, but is currently not certified as meeting national Bank On standards.
Associated Bank – Access Checking Account
These accounts do not allow overdraft or non sufficient funds fees, so you’ll never be hit with a surprise fee.
Certified accounts are $5 or less per month, with no unpredictable fees.
Certified accounts always allow free deposits, free withdrawals, and free bill payments.