Certified Accounts

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