How do I open a checking account?

You can visit any U.S. Bank branch to open a checking account. You’ll still need identification and personal details, such as your Social Security number and a valid government-issued ID. You can also call a U.S. Bank representative at 800-398-0371 to ensure you have everything you need to open a checking account or other bank account.

How do I find my account number on a check?

The easiest way to find your account number is to look at your checks. An account number is typically located at the bottom of a check. It’s the second group of numbers from the left, next to your nine-digit routing number. Banks have varying amounts of digits — typically as many as 12 digits — in the account numbers they assign to their customers.

What is the difference between a checking account and a savings account?

For your day-to-day life, the main differences between checking and savings accounts are access to the money and interest. Checking accounts allow quick access to your funds on an ongoing basis, and some checking accounts are interest bearing.