All of the Features, None of the Fees with Golden Checking

No fees. 0.10% APY.* Free personal checks.** 100% online. For customers aged 55 and older.

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Account Benefits

  • No monthly fees
  • Up to $8 domestic ATM fee reimbursements per month
  • 0.10% APY on all balances
  • 100% mobile and online banking
  • For customers aged 55 and older

Golden Checking

Tier

APY*

Rate

$0-$9,999.99

0.10%

0.10%

$10,000-$24,999.99

0.10%

0.10%

$25,000-$49,999.99

0.10%

0.10%

$50,000-$99,999.99

0.10%

0.10%

>$100,000

0.10%

0.10%

Get More With Golden Checking

Other banks charge as much as $30 for checks. With Golden Checking, you get 2 free boxes of checks every year.

Digital tools at your fingertips.

Easier, smarter banking starts with the Axos all-in-one mobile app.

  • Sync all financial accounts into one dashboard.
  • Analyze your saving and spending behavior.
  • Chat 24/7 with a virtual financial assistant.
  • Add, move, and send money to friends and others.
  • Automate your bill payments.
  • Monitor your credit score for free.

Features Comparison

Axos Golden Checking

  • Zero Monthly Maintenance Fees
  • Zero Overdraft Fees
  • $8 Reimbursed/month ATM Fees
  • $250 Opening Deposit requirement
  • Zero Minimum Balance requirement
  • Free Incoming Wires
  • Free Checks Semiannually
  • 0.10% APY*

Average Checking Accounts

  • $165.59/Year1
  • $32.30/Year1
  • $56.28 ATM Fees/Year1
  • Opening Deposit Requirement Varies
  • Minimum Balance Requirement
  • $13.88/Incoming Wire2
  • No Checks on Account Open
  • 0.03% APY3

We're a Bank You Can Count On

For 20 years, Axos has been a leader in digital banking. And as an FDIC-insured, publicly traded company with offices and employees across the US, we have the foundation to support you and stay ahead of your evolving financial needs.

Advanced Security

Keeping your money and information secure is our top priority. We use a number of advanced security features to protect and monitor your accounts.

Convenient Support

Even though we are a digital bank, you can still find help when you need it. You can speak with a U.S. based representative 24/7 or chat with our virtual financial assistant Evo.

Diverse Products

Get more than just a great checking account. Axos offers a full suite of financial products including mortgages, investing, checking, loans, and small business banking.

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*

The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of 1/11/2026. This is a tiered, variable rate account. The interest rate and corresponding APY for savings and money market accounts are variable and are set at our discretion. Interest rates may change as often as daily without prior notice. Fees may reduce earnings.

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Customer is responsible for paying shipping and handling.

1

The national average is from Money Rates fees survey and is accurate as of 2/27/2020.

2

The average is from Value Penguin’s survey of national banks and is accurate as of 6/13/2020.

3

The Top 50 national average is from Informa Research Services and is accurate as of 7/14/2020.