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Affordable Savings
A savings account that doesn’t charge fees is a great way to build your savings whether it’s for emergencies, vacations, repairs, or what’s most important in your life.
These are the saving accounts we see in Skagit County, WA
– Last Updated Nov. 2020
Questions to ask when choosing a savings account:
- Is there a minimum balance?
- Are there fees? Examples may include: maintenance, inactivity, deposit, withdrawal, check cashing, or others?
- What is the interest rate?
Bank of America
Advantage Savings
Bank of the Pacific
eSSENTIAL Savings
Banner Bank
Connected Savings
BECU
BECU Savings
Chase Bank
Chase Savings
Columbia Bank
Everyday Savings
Heritage Bank
Alpine Saving
Key Bank
Key Active Saver
North Coast Credit Union
Free Saving | Build a CD
Northwest Plus Credit Union
Kasasa Savings
Peoples Bank
Personal Savings
Savi Bank
Personal Savings
Responsible Checking
Having a checking account means having a safe, secure place to keep your money. It means being able to get paid easily and have access to tools that make managing money easier too.
The updated Bank On National Account Standards identify critical product features for bank or credit union accounts appropriate for people looking for an accessible, affordable option. Accounts with the Bank On Washington Logo meet these account standards.
These are the checking accounts we see in Skagit County, WA
– Last Updated Nov. 2020
Questions to ask when choosing a checking account:
- Is there a minimum balance?
- Are there fees? Examples may include: maintenance, inactivity, ATM, overdraft, check cashing, or others?
- How can you access the account to review or use funds?
Bank of America
Advantage SafeBalance
Bank of the Pacific
eSSENTIAL Checking
Banner Bank
Connected Checking
BECU
Free Checking
Chase Bank
Secure Checking
Columbia Bank
Foundation Account
Heritage Bank
Accent Checking
Key Bank
Key Smart Checking
North Coast Credit Union
Free Checking
Northwest Plus Credit Union
Kasasa Checking
Peoples Bank
Essential Checking
Savi Bank
Simply Free Checking
Student Benefits
Building the habit of saving while we’re young is a strong tool in our later financial health. Students with a savings account are more likely to go to college and graduate, even a small amount of savings can plant the thought, “I’m going to college.”
Saving while in school is hard enough. Save as much as possible by asking about benefits while saving as a student.
These are the accounts with student benefits we see in Skagit County, WA
– Last Updated Nov. 2020
Questions to ask when choosing an account as a student:
- Is there a minimum balance?
- Are there fees? Examples may include: maintenance, inactivity, ATM, overdraft, check cashing, or others?
- How will the account help your educational goals? Whether saving for college or paying bills while in school, having the right account makes it easier.
Bank of America
Child Savings Accounts: Under 18 years old
Free Advantage SafeBalance: Students under 24 may qualify.
Bank of the Pacific
Youth Savings: Under 18 years old
Banner Bank
Free Connected Savings: Under 18 years old
BECU
BECU Savings
Chase Bank
Free Chase Savings: Under 18 years old
Columbia Bank
Free Everyday Savings: Under 18 years old
Heritage Bank
Alpine Saving
Key Bank
Key4Kids Savings Account: Under 18 years old
North Coast Credit Union
Youth Savings: Free | $5 match with report card
Northwest Plus Credit Union
Smart Savings: 18 and younger | Eligible for college scholarships
Peoples Bank
Personal Savings:
Savi Bank
Simply Free Checking
Umpqua Bank
Grow
US Bank
Free Standard Savings: Under 18 years old
Wells Fargo
Free Way2Save: Under 18 years old
Bilingual Team Members
These are branches with bilingual team members in Skagit County, WA
– Last Updated Nov. 2020
Spanish-speaking Team Members Available
Bank of the Pacific
N. Burlington Blvd, Burlington
Commercial Ave, Anacortes
Chase Bank
College Way, Mt Vernon
Columbia Bank
Haggen Drive, Burlington
North Coast Credit Union
Riverside Dr, Mt Vernon
N. Township St, Sedro-Woolley
Northwest Plus Credit Union
Cedar St, Burlington
Umpqua Bank
Buck Way, Mt Vernon
US Bank
Riverside Dr, Mt Vernon
N. Burlington Blvd, Burlington
Woodworth St, Sedro-Woolley
O Ave, Anacortes
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