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SUPERMONEY NET RECOMMENDATION SCORE

This product is strongly recommended by SuperMoney users with a score of +100, equating to 5 on a 5 point rating scale.

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Browse Reviews: 17 Recommendations | 0 Complaints
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Highlights
Community Rating Strongly recommended
Cashback Rewards N/A
APY (Annual Percentage Yield) 0%
Monthly Fee $0
Minimum Balance to Avoid Monthly Fee Starting at $0
Number of Reviews 17

Betterment Checking Review

Betterment Checking is offered by Betterment LLC, a financial services company founded in 2008 and based in New York, NY. It is made possible by a bank partnership with nbkc bank. Betterment Checking is available in 50 states (and Washington, DC).

Key Takeaways
  • 0% APY. As with most checking accounts, Betterment Checking does not pay interest.
  • $0 monthly fee. This account does not charge a monthly Service Charge.
  • No minimum initial deposit. There is no minimum balance required to open an account.
  • No ATM fees. Betterment Checking does not charge fees on ATM transactions.
  • ATM fee rebates. This account will reimburse you for ATM fees (see terms and conditions for details).
Betterment checking Pros & Cons
Pros Cons
  • Zero fees.
  • ATM fees reimbursed.
  • No minimum balances.
  • Available in all 50 states.
  • Free debit card
  • No charge on incoming domestic or international wire transfers.
  • No signup bonus.
  • Does not earn interest
  • Online-only account with no access to physical branches.
  • Does not offer mobile check deposits.
  • Does not provide access to a nationwide ATM network.
Betterment checking FAQ

Are checking accounts from Betterment LLC federally insured?

Yes, this account is insured up to $250,000 per person by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The FDIC is an independent agency of the United States government that protects you against the loss of your insured deposits if an FDIC-insured bank or savings association fails. FDIC insurance is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government.

What APY does Betterment checking offer?

Betterment checking is not an interest-bearing account.

What are the account minimums for Betterment checking?

Betterment checking does not require a minimum initial deposit.

Betterment Checking Minimums
Description
APY Minimum Balance $0
Minimum Opening Deposit Starting at $0
Minimum Balance to Avoid Monthly Fee Starting at $0

What fees does Betterment checking charge?

The good news is that this account does not have a monthly Service Charge.

Betterment Checking Fees
Description
ATM Fee: In-Network $0
Bank Teller Fee $0
Check Cashing Fee $0
Check Image Service $0
Debit Card Replacement Fee $0
Early Account Closure $0
Foreign Transaction Fee (Debit Card) 0%
Monthly Fee $0
NSF Fee $0
Online Bill Pay Fee $0
Overdraft Item Fee $0
Overdraft Protection Fee (per transfer) $0
Paper Statement Fee $0
Returned Deposit Fee (Domestic) $0
Returned Deposit Fee (International) $0
Stop Payment Fee $0
Wire Transfer Fee - Domestic (Incoming) $0
Wire Transfer Fee - Domestic (Outgoing) $0
Wire Transfer Fee - International (Incoming) $0
Wire Transfer Fee - International (Outgoing) $0
ATM Fee: Out-of-Network $0

Does Betterment checking charge overdraft fees?

No, Betterment checking does not charge overdraft fees.

What features and perks does Betterment checking offer?

This account includes the following features:

  • ATM rebates - This account will reimburse you for any domestic ATM fees.
  • Fraud monitoring - Betterment checking monitors transactions for potentially unauthorized activity, such as when a debit card is unexpectedly used in a different location or you make a sudden string of costly purchases.
  • Mobile Banking Services - Betterment checking allows you to manage your money online or with a mobile app.

What is the customer support email for Betterment checking?

The customer support email for Betterment checking is support@betterment.com.

How do people rate the customer service and user experience of Betterment checking?

Overall, Betterment checking is strongly recommended based on community reviews that rate customer service and user experience.

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Message From Betterment LLC

Hassle-free, no-fee checking. Betterment Checking is our mobile-first checking account and Visa debit card for your daily spending. You shouldn’t have to pay a bank to use your own money. That’s why we reimburse ATM fees and foreign transaction fees worldwide. We also cut out overdraft fees and minimum balances.

Your Checking account is FDIC-insured up to $250,000 per depositor through nbkc bank, Member FDIC. What’s more, you can lock your card, change your PIN, and more all from the Betterment app. No need to call or go into a branch to maintain control. Open your no- fee checking account.

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Availability

  Available in 50 states and Washington, D.C.
  • Alaska
  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Arizona
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Washington, DC
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Iowa
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Massachusetts
  • Maryland
  • Maine
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Mississippi
  • Montana
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Nebraska
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • Nevada
  • New York
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Virginia
  • Vermont
  • Washington
  • Wisconsin
  • West Virginia
  • Wyoming

Feature Breakdown

ATM Fee: In-Network $0
Bank Teller Fee $0
Check Cashing Fee $0
Check Image Service $0
Debit Card Replacement Fee $0
Early Account Closure $0
Foreign Transaction Fee (Debit Card) 0%
Monthly Fee $0
NSF Fee $0
Online Bill Pay Fee $0
Overdraft Item Fee $0
Overdraft Protection Fee (per transfer) $0
Paper Statement Fee $0
Returned Deposit Fee (Domestic) $0
Returned Deposit Fee (International) $0
Stop Payment Fee $0
Wire Transfer Fee - Domestic (Incoming) $0
Wire Transfer Fee - Domestic (Outgoing) $0
Wire Transfer Fee - International (Incoming) $0
Wire Transfer Fee - International (Outgoing) $0
ATM Fee: Out-of-Network $0
Immigration Status Considered
  • U.S. Citizen
  • U.S. Permanent Resident
Verification Documents Required
  • Proof of Residence
  • Social Security Number
Account Features
  • No ATM Fees
  • No Monthly Maintenance Fee
  • ATM Reimbursement
  • Mobile Banking
  • Fraud Monitoring
  • Fraud Protection
  • Debit Card
  • Automatic Transfers
  • Member FDIC
  • Online-Only Account

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SUPERMONEY NET RECOMMENDATION SCORE

This product is strongly recommended by SuperMoney users with a score of +100, equating to 5 on a 5 point rating scale.

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