There’s an 8% checking account — plus 9 more of the best checking account APYs of October 2025

It only takes $250 to open an Advantage Checking account and earn the highest stated 4.62% APY at Presidential Bank. Balances of up to $25,000 are eligible for this rate, however anything beyond that ...
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$300 for a New Checking Account? Banks Offer Bonuses to Attract Customers.

Facing competition for business, banks are offering incentives to switch. But as one expert put it, “You have to read the fine print.” By Ann Carrns If you’ve been thinking about switching banks, this ...