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BMO Harris Bank Smart Money Checking

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BMO Harris Bank Smart Money Checking

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Highlights
Community Rating	Rating not yet determined In our efforts to provide the community with the most accurate information, recommendation rating is not determined until a sufficient number of SuperMoney users cast their vote
Monthly Fee	$0 - $5
ATM Fee: Out-of-Network	$3
Minimum Balance to Avoid Monthly Fee	N/A
APY (Annual Percentage Yield)	0%

BMO Harris Bank Smart Money Checking Review

BMO Harris Bank Smart Money Checking is offered by BMO Harris Bank, a bank founded in 1882 and based in Chicago, IL. BMO Harris Bank Smart Money Checking is available in 8 states across the USA.

Key Takeaways

0% APY. As with most checking accounts, BMO Harris Bank Smart Money Checking does not pay interest.
Charges a monthly fee. This account charges a monthly maintenance fee of up to $5.
$25 minimum deposit. This is a typical minimum initial deposit, but there are accounts that require a smaller initial deposit or have no minimum.
No ATM fees. BMO Harris Bank Smart Money Checking does not charge fees on ATM transactions.
Free bill pay. Pay your bills to practically anyone in the United States through BMO Harris Bank.
Hard credit pull. BMO Harris Bank may require a hard pull on your credit report to open a checking account.

BMO Harris Bank Smart Money Checking Pros & Cons

Pros	Cons
Free debit card No charge on incoming domestic or international wire transfers.	No signup bonus. Does not earn interest Only available in 8 states. Higher than average wire transfer fees. Monthly service charge. Charges a higher than average fee on out-of-network ATM transactions.

BMO Harris Bank Smart Money Checking FAQ

Are checking accounts from BMO Harris Bank federally insured?

Yes, your BMO Harris Bank checking accounts are 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 BMO Harris Bank Smart Money Checking offer?

BMO Harris Bank Smart Money Checking is not an interest-bearing account.

What are the account minimums for BMO Harris Bank Smart Money Checking?

BMO Harris Bank Smart Money Checking requires a minimum initial deposit of $25 to open an account.

BMO Harris Bank Smart Money Checking Account Minimums
Description	Amount
Minimum Initial Deposit	$25

What fees does BMO Harris Bank Smart Money Checking charge?

This account charges a monthly maintenance fee of up to $5.

BMO Harris Bank Smart Money Checking Fees
Description
Monthly Fee	$0 - $5
Paper Statement Fee	$2
ATM Fee: In-Network	$0
ATM Fee: Out-of-Network	$3
NSF Fee	$0
Overdraft Protection Fee (per transfer)	$10
Overdraft Item Fee	$0
Early Account Closure	$50
Returned Deposit Fee (Domestic)	$12
Debit Card Replacement Fee	$5
Bank Teller Fee	N/A
Check Cashing Fee	N/A
Online Bill Pay Fee	$0
Stop Payment Fee	$35
Check Image Service	N/A
Check Copy	N/A
Foreign Transaction Fee (Debit Card)	2.8%
Wire Transfer Fee - Domestic (Outgoing)	$30
Wire Transfer Fee - International (Outgoing)	$50
Wire Transfer Fee - International (Incoming)	$0
Returned Deposit Fee (International)	$12
Wire Transfer Fee - Domestic (Incoming)	$0
ATM Reimbursement Monthly Limit	N/A

What features and perks does BMO Harris Bank Smart Money Checking offer?

This account includes the following features:

Free Bill Pay - Bill Pay allows you to pay bills easily from your account.
Mobile Banking Services - BMO Harris Bank Smart Money Checking allows you to manage your money online. This includes depositing checks in your account with your smartphone.
Nationwide ATM network - Conveniently transact at a nearby ATM.

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