Ally Bank

Interest Checking Account

Make everyday banking count.

Annual Percentage Yield

^% Less than $15,000 minimum daily balance

Everything you expect from a checking account, and then some.

We reward you for banking with us, not the other way around.

visual snapshot of the Ally Snapshot dashboard with an unbucketed balance tab visible

Go fee-free with no monthly maintenance or overdraft fees
Access 43,000+ no-fee Allpoint® ATMs ; we reimburse up to $10 per statement cycle for fees charged at other ATMs nationwide
Stop guessing and stay ahead of expenses with spending buckets
Get paid up to 2 days sooner with early direct deposit
Protect against accidental overspending with a double line of defense using Overdraft Transfer Service and CoverDraft℠ service

Learn More About Banking with Us

The cash is in the bag (or bucket).

Like digital envelopes, spending buckets set money aside for ongoing expenses like rent and groceries.

Similar to our popular savings buckets , they give you a clearer picture of your spending habits – and an opportunity to create better ones.

Our Interest Checking account is made for wherever you are.

Your money, FDIC-insured.

Deposits are insured by the FDIC up to the maximum allowed by law.

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Manage your debit card.

Lock, set notifications, and limit your spending within our mobile app.

Deposit checks remotely with Ally eCheck Deposit^SM.

All you need is your smartphone and the check. Take a photo and you’re all set.

Send and receive money – no extra app needed.

Use Zelle® for a fast, safe, and easy way to pay your friends and family.

Fees, a short story.

You shouldn't be nickel and dimed for using your own money.

There's a lot we don't charge for

Monthly maintenance fees
Overdraft item fees
Low daily balance fees
Standard or expedited ACH transfers
Incoming wires (domestic and international)
Official/cashier's checks

...and we won't hide the fees we do have.

Expedited delivery

$15
Outgoing domestic wires

$20
Account research fee

$25
per hour

Get to know every aspect of this account before you sign up.

Check out our Straight Talk Product Guide (PDF).

Get more for your money.

Compare the cost of banking somewhere else.

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What you should know.

Our Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) are accurate as of XX/XX/XX . Keep in mind, these rates are variable and may change after the account is open. Fees may reduce earnings. The APYs for other banks are provided by mybanktracker.com and are accurate as of XX/XX/XX . The APYs in this table are for the state of California.

Bank better, starting now.

Get your account up and running in minutes.

Tell us about yourself.

We’ll need some personal info, like your address and Social Security number.

Add money to your account.

The faster you fund, the sooner you’ll earn interest. No minimum deposit required.

Enjoy our award-winning experience.

Start exploring (and enjoying) everything we have to offer.

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FAQs

We have answers.

No. We don't accept cash deposits. However, there are several ways you can make a deposit into your account.
- Remote check deposit with Ally eCheck Deposit℠
- Online transfers and direct deposit
- Wire transfers and mail
In a nutshell, you don’t need multiple bank accounts and spreadsheets to manage your spending.

We created spending buckets to help you reserve money within your Interest Checking Account for anything you have coming up.

Add businesses to your buckets, and we’ll automatically take money out as you spend to help you stay organized.

The best part is it’s totally free.

If you also have an Online Savings Account with us, you can use spending buckets alongside our savings buckets to better organize all your financial goals.
Your debit card and initial check order will arrive in the mail within 10 business days after we receive your opening deposit.

When re-ordering standard checks, after you submit the request your checks should arrive in 10 business days.

Please call us at 1-877-247-2559 if you don't receive your debit card or checks within 10 business days.
There are six ways to add money to your account:
- Transfer money online between Ally Bank accounts and accounts you have at other institutions
- Deposit a check with Ally eCheck Deposit℠
- Use direct deposit to set up your paycheck or Social Security deposits. Download form
- Wire transfer
- Checks sent by U.S. mail (Please don't send cash)
You can access your account, make payments or move your money from your computer or mobile device. You can also:
- Use a debit card or checks for purchases and payments
- Make payments using free online Bill Pay
- Get cash back when you shop with your debit card
- Get cash from an ATM (To find a nearby ATM, use the Ally ATM & Cash Locator)
- Transfer money between your Ally accounts
- Transfer money from your Ally accounts to accounts you have at other institutions
- Submit a wire transfer request online
- Call us to get a cashier's check
- Debit card purchases, including ones with cash back
- Automatic payments, like monthly subscription fees or utility bills
- Transfers you initiate at other institutions
- Personal checks or mailed Bill Pay checks
We'll decline some transactions that would overdraft your account, including:
- Zelle® payments
- ATM withdrawals
- Immediate internal transfers between Ally Bank or Invest accounts
- Wire transfers
CoverDraft acts as a safety net, so should you overdraft your account, we cover you up to $100 (or $250 if you set up qualifying direct deposits) on checks and transfers, debit card purchases, and bill payments, at no charge. In most cases, you'll qualify for CoverDraft 30 days after you deposit a total of $100 into your checking account.

Keep in mind

CoverDraft isn't a line of credit or a guarantee. If your purchase isn't covered for any reason (let's say the transaction exceeds your CoverDraft limit, for example), it will be declined - but we'll never charge you an overdraft fee.

Watch a quick video about CoverDraft

Still have questions? Visit our Help Center.

Interest Checking Account

Annual Percentage Yield

Everything you expect from a checking account, and then some.

The cash is in the bag (or bucket).