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A traditional checking account, also called standard or basic, is your bare-bones account. “These accounts are very easy to access,” said Matt Hicks, vice president of deposit products and member ...

Checking accounts allow for unlimited daily transactions and are insured up to $250,000. They offer various deposit methods and access tools like debit cards and online banking. Be aware of possible ...