Among the Best Online Banks 2022
Forbes Advisor
Best Checking Account for High Interest
NerdWallet
Best Checking Account Overall
Motley Fool's The Ascent
Raising the Bar for Checking Accounts
Up to 3.30% APY*
Build your own APY with up to 3.30% APY* Start with direct deposit and watch your money grow.
No Fees
Bank fees? No thanks. Zero monthly maintenance fees, no overdraft fees, and no minimum balance fees.
ATM Fee Reimbursements
Hit the ATM anytime you need because we reimburse all domestic ATM fees.
Earn Up to 47x the National Average Checking Account APY1
Say goodbye to ordinary banking. Smarter earnings start here with up to 3.30% APY.*
How Our High-Interest Checking Account Compares to Big Banks2
Input your balance to calculate your potential earnings.
max balance: $25,000
Bank | Annual Percentage Yield* APY* | Annual Earnings Earnings |
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Axos Bank | 3.30% | $495.00 |
Ally Bank | 0.25% | $37.50 |
Capital One 360 | 0.10% | $15.00 |
Wells Fargo | 0.05% | $7.50 |
Skip the wait with direct deposit.
Have your paycheck deposited automatically. Start earning interest when you set up $1,500 deposits.*
Unlock greater earning power by opening an Axos Invest account.
No experience needed. Earn up to 2.00% APY* when you open one or more Invest accounts.
Build Your Own Checking Account APY*
See how much interest you can earn. Meet all five tiers to earn the full 3.30% APY*.Direct Deposit
Deposit at least $1,500 monthly.
Spending Activity
Make 10 purchases or activate Personal Finance Manager (PFM).
Managed Portfolios
Maintain $2,500 average daily balance.
Self-Directed Trading
Maintain $2,500 average daily balance.
Loan Payment
Use your account to pay an Axos loan.
The All-Around Checking Account
Use the promo code SUNNYBONUS when you apply for a Rewards Checking account by December 31, 2023. Then have qualifying direct deposits that total at least $5,000.00 each calendar month during the first seven (7) calendar months your account is open as well as maintain a minimum average daily balance of $7,000 to earn up to a $300 summer bonus!† Hurry, this offer won’t last long.
Simple Steps to earn your Welcome Bonus
Open new account
Open a new Rewards Checking account and use the promo code "SUNNYBONUS."
Fund your account
Deposit New-to-Axos bank funds into your new Rewards Checking account within 30 days of account opening. You must have qualifying direct deposits that total at least $5,000 each calendar month during the first seven (7) calendar months your account is open.
Maintain your balance
You must also maintain a minimum average daily balance of $7,000 in your Rewards Checking account. The minimum average daily balance must be achieved and maintained from September 2023 through March 2024, to receive your new welcome bonus.
See Terms and Conditions for full details.
Rewards Checking FAQs
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Yes! All Axos Bank accounts are FDIC insured up to $250,000 per member and up to $500,000 for joint accounts. We use various tools to protect your financial information, including SSL encryption, firewalls, and automatic logouts of inactive sessions. We also monitor all activity regularly for potential fraud. For more information on how we keep our bank accounts safe, visit our Security Center.
Don’t Miss This Sunny Opportunity
Apply now. All you need is a valid ID, your Social Security number, and 15 minutes.
Apply by December 31, 2023 and use the promo code SUNNYBONUS to earn up to a $300 bonus!†