Get the Most Out of Checking

A checking account is more than just a place to keep your money until you need it. It can also be a way to simplify your financial life by making money management easier.

At Wachovia, you'll find a wide variety of checking accounts, each geared to meet your particular needs, and many with benefits that go beyond conventional checking.

Wachovia Checking Equals Convenience
We have a variety of Crown Banking packages, all offering free Online Banking, allowing you to bank when you want to, from the comfort of your home or office. While other large financial institutions also offer checking packages, we have low minimum balance requirements and a variety of ways that your balances in other Wachovia accounts can help you meet the balance requirements. That lets you get the value of a benefit-rich banking package without tying up a great deal of money.

Crown Access Banking®
Discover the extra benefits of our introductory banking package. Receive top-tier benefits like free checks and a free Check Card with rewards.

Crown Banking^SM
If you're financially established and require a full range of banking services, Crown Banking is the account for you. Our premier banking package includes an interest-bearing checking account and a full suite of features.

Crown Classic Banking® (for ages 50 +)
This interest-bearing checking package offers rates that grow as your balance increases, as well as many additional benefits.

Access Fifty Checking® (for ages 50 +)
No monthly service fee, no minimum balance, and a discount on checks for customers 50 and older.

Free Student Checking
Designed to make banking affordable and convenient for students with easy account access, no minimum balance, and no monthly service fee.

Free Checking
Get a free checking account with all the extras included. Enjoy no monthly service fee with no minimum balance or direct deposit requirements.

Easy Fund Transfers
Transferring funds between eligible Wachovia accounts is simple when you use Online Banking. You can also view your account activity, pay bills, and check balances whenever it's convenient for you.

Overdraft Protection
No matter how careful you are with your finances, sometimes things just happen. Protect yourself by linking your checking account to another Wachovia checking, savings or credit account.

So Many Choices
Our interactive comparison chart can help you choose the checking package that is right for you.

Online Service Demos
Still need help deciding? Take a guided tour of all of our online services.