Personal Checking Accounts

Checking options that fit your life

Find the Right Checking Account for You

Whether you need a simple account for everyday spending or one with extra savings perks, we have the right account with the features and benefits that matter most to you.

Compare Checking Accounts

Essential Checking
Simplify your life and save money with an Essential Checking account.
Universal Checking
Maximize your earnings, enjoy flexibility and extraordinary personal service.
Stepping Stone Checking
Bank On certified, this account is for individuals looking to take steps towards establishing and or improving a strong financial foundation.
No Monthly Fee
With 5 Debit Card purchases or more that have posted and settled to the checking account each statement cycle^ (ATM transactions do not qualify) or direct deposits of payroll or government benefits totaling $300.00 or more each statement cycle^; otherwise a monthly usage fee of $10.00 will be imposed. (Student checking accounts are exempt from monthly usage fee requirements.)
With $1,000.00 average daily balance, or have $5,000.00 or more in average daily balances for the statement cycle of related accounts, or qualify to participate in the Classic Club, Charitable Checking, BRAVO, MVP or HERO Program^^; otherwise $25.00 monthly minimum balance fee will be imposed.
Earns Interest

$9,999.99 or less, $10,000.00-$49,999.99, $50,000.00-$99,999.99, $100,000.00 or more.

Free Online Bill Pay
Free e-statement

Free Personal Checks

First box of checks free
Checkless account
Unlimited Check Writing

Free Debit Card with ScoreCard® Rewards
No Fee Official Checks

No Annual Fee Credit Card*
See your bank advisor for credit building options

Essential Checking
Simplify your life and save money with an Essential Checking account.
No Monthly Fee
With 5 Debit Card purchases or more that have posted and settled to the checking account each statement cycle^ (ATM transactions do not qualify) or direct deposits of payroll or government benefits totaling $300.00 or more each statement cycle^; otherwise a monthly usage fee of $10.00 will be imposed. (Student checking accounts are exempt from monthly usage fee requirements.)
Free Online Bill Pay
Free e-statement
Unlimited Check Writing
Free Debit Card with ScoreCard® Rewards
No Annual Fee Credit Card*
Universal Checking
Maximize your earnings, enjoy flexibility and extraordinary personal service.
No Monthly Fee
With $1,000.00 average daily balance, or have $5,000.00 or more in average daily balances for the statement cycle of related accounts, or qualify to participate in the Classic Club, Charitable Checking, BRAVO, MVP or HERO Program^^; otherwise $25.00 monthly minimum balance fee will be imposed.
Earns Interest
$9,999.99 or less, $10,000.00-$49,999.99, $50,000.00-$99,999.99, $100,000.00 or more.
Free Online Bill Pay
Free e-statement
Free Personal Checks
First box of checks free
Unlimited Check Writing
Free Debit Card with ScoreCard® Rewards
No Fee Official Checks
Yes
No Annual Fee Credit Card*
Stepping Stone Checking
Bank On certified, this account is for individuals looking to take steps towards establishing and or improving a strong financial foundation.
No Monthly Fee
Free Online Bill Pay
Yes
No Personal Checks
Checkless account
Free Debit Card with ScoreCard® Rewards
Yes
No Annual Fee Credit Card*
See your bank advisor for credit building options

Exclusive Banking Programs

Qualify for one of our special banking programs, and enjoy extra perks and benefits like sign-up gifts, free checks and bonus rewards when you expand your banking relationship with us.

Classic Club

Customers age 50 and older can enroll in this Checking Program to enjoy great benefits and exclusive offers.

HERO

The HERO (Honoring Emergency Responding Officials) Program is for currently employed or retired service members including Fire, Police and Sheriff’s Department, and Healthcare Workers.

MVP

MVP (Military Valor Program) is for Active Duty Service Members, Military Veterans and Reserve and National Guard Service Members.

Student Checking

The Student Checking Program is for students in high school or college, between ages 14 to 26.

Bank Anywhere

Make using your checking account even easier with a WaterStone Bank Debit Card. Safer than carrying cash, your debit card will automatically withdraw from your checking account. Plus, earn points for great merchandise or travel with ScoreCard® Rewards!

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‡Additional account required.

Minimum Balance to open all Checking accounts is $100.00. See account disclosure for more information.

^With 5 Debit Card purchases or more that have posted and settled to the checking account each statement cycle (ATM transactions do not qualify) or direct deposits of payroll or government benefits totaling $300.00 or more each statement cycle; otherwise a monthly usage fee of $10.00 will be imposed. A statement cycle may be from the 17th (a calendar day) of a month to the 16th (a calendar day) of the next month. To determine your statement cycle please ask your Personal Banker at the time of account opening.

^^With $1,000.00 average daily balance, or have $5,000.00 or more in average daily balances for the statement cycle of related accounts, or qualify to participate in the Classic Club, Charitable Checking, BRAVO, MVP or HERO Program; otherwise $25.00 monthly minimum balance fee will be imposed. A statement cycle may be from the 17th (a calendar day) of a month to the 16th (a calendar day) of the next month. To determine your statement cycle please ask your Personal Banker at the time of account opening.

*Subject to credit approval