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SAFE, LOW COST, AND FUNCTIONAL
BANK ACCOUNT COMPARISON CHART
| BANKON CERTIFIED ACCOUNT | Account Name | Mininum Opening Deposit | Mininum Balance Requirement | Monthly Fee | Nonbank ATM Fee | Overdraft Fee | Paper Checks | Online Checks |
| Alliant Credit Union | Teen Checking | $0.00 | No | $0.00 | $0.00 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Ally Bank | Interest Checking | $0.00 | No | $0.00 | $0.00 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Armed Forces Bank | Safe Spending | $25.00 | No | $5.00 | $2.50 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Bank of America | Advantage SafeBalance | $25.00 | No | $4.95 | $5.00 | No | No | Yes |
| Chase | Secure Banking Account | $0.00 | No | $4.95 | $5.00 | No | No | Yes |
| Citi | Access Account | $0.00 | No | $10.00* | $2.50 | No | No | Yes |
| Discover Bank | Cashback Debit | $0.00 | No | $0.00 | $0.00 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Nevada State Bank | OnBudget Banking | $25.00 | No | $5.00 | $2.50 | Yes | No | Yes |
| SCE Federal Credit Union | Checkless Checking | $0.00 | No | $0.00 | $2.00 | No | No | No |
| U.S Bank | Safe Debit Account | $25.00 | No | $4.95 | $2.50 | No | No | Yes |
| Wells Fargo | Clear Access | $25.00 | No | $5.00 | $2.50 | No | Yes | Yes |
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BankOn Nevada works to connect everyone to safe and appropriate financial products and services.
BankOn Nevada is a collaboration between financial institutions, community-based organizations and local government to help all residents have the opportunity to be financially healthy. Together, we are working to connect people to safe, affordable, and certified banking accounts. Our members also offer services and educational resources that help empower people and families to improve their financial capability, health and independence.
FEATURED RESOURCES
Free Income Tax Assistance
The IRS’s Volunteer Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free basic tax return preparation for qualified individuals. Learn more here.
Bank On National Account Standards
The CFE Fund’s Bank On National Account Standards provide local programs with a benchmark for account partnerships with financial institutions, and include both core and recommended features.
The Present and Future of Bank On Account Data
A report by the CFE Fund and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
5.4%
Unbanked Households
US Households Are Unbanked, Without A Checking Or Savings Account.
31%
Un- And Underbanked Households
Nevada Households Are Un- Or Underbanked
$40,000
Unbanked Cost Per Year
Due To The Use Of Costly Alternative Financial Services For Routine Financial Transactions.
OUR PARTNERS
FDIC (Advisory)
Nevada Commission on Minority Affairs
Nevada State Treasurer
Bank Of America
SCE Federal Credit Union
Discover Bank
Nevada State Bank
U.S. Bank
Wells Fargo
JPMorgan Chase
Citibank
Alliant Credit Union
Ally Bank
Armed Forces Bank
BANK ON CERTIFIED ACCOUNTS ARE…
Safe
These accounts do not allow overdraft or non-sufficient funds fees, so you’ll never be hit with a surprise fee.
Low Cost
Certified accounts are $5 or less per month, with no unpredictable fees.
Functional
Certified accounts always allow free deposits, free withdrawals, and free bill payments.
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