Nationwide Direct Checking

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Nationwide Direct Checking

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Highlights
Community Rating	Rating not yet determined
Monthly Fee	$0 - $5
ATM Fee: Out-of-Network	N/A
Minimum Balance to Avoid Monthly Fee	N/A
APY (Annual Percentage Yield)	0%

Nationwide Direct Checking Review

Nationwide Direct Checking is offered by Nationwide, a financial services company founded in 1926 and based in Columbus, OH. Nationwide Direct Checking is available in 49 states (and Washington, DC).

Key Takeaways

0% APY. As with most checking accounts, Nationwide Direct Checking does not pay interest.
Charges a monthly fee. This account charges a monthly maintenance fee of up to $5.
No ATM fees. Nationwide Direct Checking does not charge fees on ATM transactions.
Up to $30 in ATM fee reimbursements. This account will reimburse you for the ATM fees charged by other financial institutions.
Free bill pay. Pay your bills to practically anyone in the United States through Nationwide.
Early direct deposit. Get access to you paycheck funds faster If you set up a direct deposit to this account.
Hard credit pull. Nationwide may require a hard pull on your credit report to open a checking account.

Nationwide Direct Checking Pros & Cons

Pros	Cons
Available in 49 states. Free debit card No charge on incoming domestic or international wire transfers.	No signup bonus. Does not earn interest Not FDIC-insured. Higher than average wire transfer fees. Monthly service charge (if minimums are not met).

Nationwide Direct Checking FAQ

Are checking accounts from Nationwide federally insured?

No, your Nationwide checking accounts are not insured by a federal insurance agency. This means that if Nationwide were to fall into financial difficulties, your deposits are not covered by a government backed insurance fund like the FDIC or NCUSIF.

What APY does Nationwide Direct Checking offer?

Nationwide Direct Checking is not an interest-bearing account.

What are the account minimums for Nationwide Direct Checking?

Nationwide Direct Checking does not require a minimum initial deposit.

Nationwide Direct Checking Account Minimums
Description	Amount
Minimum Initial Deposit	$0
Minimum Direct Deposit to Avoid Monthly Fee	$0.01

What fees does Nationwide Direct Checking charge?

The good news is that this account does not have a monthly service charge.

Nationwide Direct Checking Fees
Description
Monthly Fee	$0 - $5
Paper Statement Fee	$5
ATM Fee: In-Network	$0
ATM Fee: Out-of-Network	N/A
NSF Fee	$25
Overdraft Protection Fee (per transfer)	N/A
Overdraft Item Fee	$25
Early Account Closure	N/A
Returned Deposit Fee (Domestic)	$25
Debit Card Replacement Fee	$0
Bank Teller Fee	N/A
Check Cashing Fee	N/A
Online Bill Pay Fee	$0
Stop Payment Fee	$10
Check Image Service	N/A
Check Copy	$5
Foreign Transaction Fee (Debit Card)	1%
Wire Transfer Fee - Domestic (Outgoing)	$35
Wire Transfer Fee - International (Outgoing)	$45
Wire Transfer Fee - International (Incoming)	$0
Returned Deposit Fee (International)	$25
Wire Transfer Fee - Domestic (Incoming)	$0
ATM Reimbursement Monthly Limit	$30

What features and perks does Nationwide Direct Checking offer?

This account includes the following features:

ATM reimbursement - This account will reimburse you for the ATM fees charged by other networks up to a monthly maximum of $30.
Fraud monitoring - Nationwide Direct Checking monitors transactions for potentially fraudulent activity, such as when a debit card is unexpectedly used in a different location or you make a sudden string of costly purchases.
Free Bill Pay - Bill Pay allows you to pay bills easily from your account.
Get paid early - If you fund your account with a payroll direct deposit and request this service, you can collect your salary early.
Mobile Banking Services - Nationwide Direct Checking allows you to manage your money online. This includes depositing checks in your account with your smartphone.

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