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Flexible checking options that grow with you

FOR EVERYONE 

Bank Simply Checking

Say hello to hassle-free banking—simple, affordable, and designed to make life easier.

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 $0

Monthly Service Charge

$25

Minimum to open

  • Easily apply online1
  • Full suite of digital tools with online and mobile banking
  • Access to 75,000+ ATMs nationwide2

 

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FOR PREMIUM BENEFITS

Priority Checking

Earn premium benefits with qualifying relationship balances.

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 $25

Monthly Service Charge

$100

Minimum to open

  • Earn valuable benefits and discounts and waive the Monthly Service Charge with $50,000 or more in relationship balances3
  • Priority-branded debit card with higher debit card spending limits  
  • Complimentary Priority-design checks

 

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COLLEGE STUDENTS

College Banking

Bank Simply Checking account with extra perks for students in college, vocational, technical or trade school.

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$0

Monthly Service Charge

$25

Minimum to open

$125 new account bonus after completing 10 debit transactions within first 60 days*

  • Easily apply online1
  • $10 monthly non-Bank of Hope ATM fee credit**
  • 75,000+ ATMs nationwide2

 

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TEENS

SmarTEEN Checking

Build money habits early with real-world banking—complete with parental guidance and smart spending controls.

 

 $0

Monthly Service Charge

$25

Minimum to open

  • Teens on the go can bank easily with our Mobile App, and Digital Wallet
  • Co-owned with a parent or guardian

 

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Student, Teen & Kid Accounts

From your child’s first savings steps to managing money in college, our accounts are designed to support every stage of life.

 

Spend Securely with Your VISA® Debit Card

Safe and Simple Digital Banking At Your Fingertips

Open an Account Online in 3 Easy Steps

To open an account, you must be a U.S. citizen or a legal resident.

1
Apply Online

Complete our quick online application, and we’ll ask for some personal details as required by law to verify your identity and protect against fraud.

2
Sign Agreements

Next, you’ll review and sign the agreements—just the legal stuff that makes your new account official.

3
Make a Deposit

Then, transfer money into your new account and enroll in online banking.

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