U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking account | with Checks | U.S. Bank (2024)

Disclosures

1. Variable rate account– Interest rates are determined at the bank’s discretion and may change at any time. Speak to a banker for current deposit rates, disclosures on rates, compounding and crediting and other balance information.

2. Members of the military (requires self disclosure) and clients ages 24 and under and those 65 and over pay no monthly maintenance fee. All others can have it waived by meeting any one of the following criteria: Have combined monthly direct deposits totaling $1,000 or more; or keep a minimum average account balance of $1,500 or more; or presence ofan eligiblepersonalU.S.Bank credit card; or qualify for one of the four Smart Rewards^®tiers (Primary, Plus, Premium or Pinnacle).

   The average account balance is calculated by adding the balance at the end of each calendar day in the statement period and dividing that sum by the total number of calendar days within the statement period. Other fees may apply.

   Please refer to theConsumer Pricing Information(PDF) disclosure for more details.

3. The average account balance is calculated by adding the balance at the end of each calendar day in the statement period and dividing that sum by the total number of calendar days within the statement period.

4. Qualifying accounts includepersonalU.S. Bank open and activated credit cards in good standing and you are an account owner. This benefit may take up to 5 business days to be applied after credit card activation. Credit products are subject to eligibility requirements and credit approval and may be subject to additional charges such as annual fees. No limitation on Bank Smartly^®checking accounts with this benefit.

5. Exclusive Smart Rewards cash back deals are available to U.S.Bank personal credit cardmembers whose accounts are open and in good standing who: (1) have a U.S.Bank Smartly^® Checking account; (2) are enrolled in the U.S.Bank Smart Rewards program; and (3) qualify for the Primary tier of the program or higher. Cardmembers who have both a personal credit card account and a business credit or charge card account with U.S.Bank are not eligible for these offers. Smart Rewards cash back deals appear in online banking and the U.S.Bank mobile app and will change approximately every 45 days. Following enrollment in U.S.Bank Smart Rewards program, offers will be made available to eligible cardmembers within 4-6 weeks. To access and activate the cash back deals, cardmembers must log in to online banking or the mobile app and select the Smart Rewards cash back deals to activate them. Once the deal or deals are activated, shop online or in store at offer-activated stores using your enrolled U.S.Bank personal credit card at checkout. Terms and conditions applicable to each offer are provided with the offer. Cash back is automatically credited within 5-7 business days to the card or account used to complete the deal.

6. When changing checking account types, corresponding Non-U.S.Bank ATM transaction fee waivers will become available on the first day of the next statement cycle. ATM transaction fee waivers are only applicable for your U.S.Bank Smartly^® Checking accounts.

7. If you have linked eligible accounts and the negative Available Balance in your checking account is $5.01 or more, the advance amount will transfer in multiples of $50. If, however, the negative Available Balance is $5 or less, the amount advanced will be $5. The Overdraft Protection Transfer Fee is waived if the negative Available Balance in your checking account is $50 or less.

   Note: If you have Overdraft Protection and your account becomes overdrawn, Overdraft Protection funds will be accessed before the account is eligible for U.S. Bank Overdraft Fee Forgiven.
   

   Refer to Your Deposit Account Agreement(PDF) section titled Overdraft Protection Plans for additional information.
   

8. Consumer checking accounts (excluding Safe Debit accounts) assessed an Overdraft Paid Fee may qualify for a fee waiver. The Overdraft Fee Forgiven period starts the first day your Available Balance becomes negative and you were charged an Overdraft Paid Fee(s). U.S.Bank will review your account at the end of the Overdraft Fee Forgiven period (11 p.m. ET) and if your Available Balance (excluding the Overdraft Paid Fees and including immediate and same day deposits), is at least $0 we will waive Overdraft Paid Fee(s) charged. Deposits that generally will qualify for Overdraft Fee Forgiven include: ACH and electronic deposits, cash deposits, wire transfers, ATM deposits at U.S.Bank ATMs, check deposits in branch and internal transfers from another U.S.Bank account. Deposits that generally will not qualify for Overdraft Fee Forgiven include: Mobile check deposit, extended hold placed on a deposit and deposits into new accounts opened less than 30 days where funds are generally made available the fifth business day after the day of your deposit. Refer to the Determining the Availability of a Deposit – All Accounts section ofYour Deposit Account Agreement(PDF) for full funds availability details.
   

9. Zero fraud liability – U.S.Bank provides zero fraud liability for unauthorized transactions. Cardholder must notify U.S.Bank promptly of any unauthorized use. Certain conditions and limitations may apply. See the Electronic Fund Transferssection in Your Deposit Account Agreement(PDF) for details.

10. U.S.Bank customers are eligible to receive the Greenlight Select plan complimentary when an eligible U.S.Bank checking account (excludes Safe Debit and Electronic Transfer accounts) is added as a funding source. You are required to be an authorized transactor on the U.S.Bank account, be at least 18 years of age, and be enrolled in online banking. Your U.S.Bank checking account(s) must be the preferred funding source for your Greenlight account for the entirety of the partnership. If your U.S.Bank checking account(s) cease to be the preferred funding source for your Greenlight account or you add a funding source that is not an eligible U.S.Bank checking account, you may be charged a monthly fee by Greenlight. In-app upgrades will result in additional fees. Subject to Greenlight identity verification. See greenlight.com/terms for additional information. Offer subject to change.

11. To send and receive money in minutes with Zelle®, you must have an eligible United States bank account and have a United States mobile number registered in your online and mobile banking profile for at least three calendar days. Transactions between enrolled consumers typically occur in minutes.
    

12. U.S. Bank named one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies®” Ethisphere Institute, February 2024 (also 2015–2023); for more information about the ‘World’s Most Ethical Company’ designation and scoring methodology, please visit www.worldsmostethicalcompanies.com.

13. Digital financial services benchmarking firm Keynova Group ranked U.S. Bank #1 for mobile banking apps in its Q3 2023 Mobile Banker Scorecard.

14. All regular account opening procedures apply. $25 minimum deposit required to open a U.S.Bank consumer checking account. Members of the military (requires self-disclosure) and clients ages 24 and under and those 65 and over pay no monthly maintenance fee.

15. Safe Debit Account is subject to certain account limitations and eligibility requirements, including the use of bill pay and Mobile Check Deposit. Please refer to the U.S.Bank Safe Debit Account Terms and Conditions(PDF) and Safe Debit Account Pricing and Information(PDF) guide for details. Refer to Your Deposit Account Agreement(PDF) and the Consumer Pricing Information(PDF) disclosure for a summary of fees, terms and conditions that apply.

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