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 a BankON Certified button meet these account standards.
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?
These are the saving accounts we see in Skagit County, WA
– Last Updated Nov. 2021

Bank of America
Advantage SafeBalance

Bank of the Pacific
Pacific Checking

Banner Bank
Connected Checking

BECU
Free Checking

Chase Bank
Chase Secure Checking

Columbia Bank
Foundation Checking

Heritage Bank
Ascent Checking

Key Bank
Hassle Free Checking

Mountain Pacific Bank
Simple Checking

North Coast Credit Union
Free Checking

Northwest Plus Credit Union
Kansana Cash

Pacific Premier Bank
Green Checking

Peoples Bank
Essential Checking

Savi Bank
Simply Free Checking

Umpqua Bank
Embark Checking

US Bank
Safe Debit Account

Washington Federal
Free Checking

Wells Fargo
Clear Access