OPEN YOUR CHECKING ACCOUNT
How to get started
The bank account that provides flexible access with more ways to bank
What do you need to open a current account?
Our eligibility checker allows you to find out whether you’ll be accepted before you apply with us. It takes around 2 minutes and it won’t harm your credit rating.
PREFERRED REWARDS
Here's what you'll get with each account setting
- Our $0 Liability Guarantee credits fraudulent transactions made with your debit card back to your account as soon as the next business day if your card is lost or stolen.
- Need to access your account quickly? Sign in to the Bank of America Mobile Banking app using the fingerprint feature on your mobile device.
- Deposit a check into your account using the camera on your smartphone or tablet and the Mobile Banking app. Don't worry: Check images are stored securely at the bank.
- You can see the big picture with our interactive Spending and Budgeting tool. Track your habits and set up budgets to take more control over your money.
- Lock a missing card quickly and easily to prevent unauthorized use. Cards can be added to a digital wallet for use at stores, cardless ATMs and more.
- Know now and react fast to important account changes. You can set custom alerts via email or text for things like a low balance, a pending deposit, an upcoming bill.