$5002
FLAGSTAR ELITE CHECKING
Experience an everyday checking account with premium perks like preferred CD rates1 and dedicated support.
$5002
New customer bonus
$50
Minimum to open
$0
Minimum balance
$15
Choose ONE of these options to waive the fee.
Apply in ~5 minutes
FDIC protected up to 250k
Everyday banking with premium perks
New checking customers receive $5002 when they set up three $2,500 monthly direct deposits within 90 days of account opening.
Use your Flagstar Visa® Debit Card3 and Mobile Wallet for secure purchases worldwide.
Earn a higher interest rate on certificates of deposit when you open this account.
Enjoy higher limits on transfers and mobile deposits,4 as well as a dedicated client service line.
Convenient banking tools designed for everyday life.
Set up account security alerts and lock your debit card instantly if it's lost or stolen.
Stay connected to your money
Check balances, monitor your credit, and manage all your accounts in one place with Online and Mobile Banking5
Easy ways to pay
Send money in minutes with Zelle,® pay bills online for free, and make contactless payments with mobile wallet.
Make deposits from anywhere, in minutes6
Deposit checks quickly and securely using your smartphone
Get cash when you need it
Surcharge-free withdrawals nationwide at 56,000+ Flagstar ATMs7 and over 300 branches.
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Apple App Store as of 9/1/2026
Choose ONE of these options to waive the fee.
You are an active-duty U.S. military member or a veteran
An average daily balance of $25,000 or more in combined Flagstar linked personal deposit and/or wealth services accounts8
After meeting the cash bonus requirements, you will receive either a $300 credit into your Flagstar Ready Checking account or a $500 credit into your Flagstar Elite Checking account as a bonus 91-104 days after account opening.
Yes! Flagstar is an FDIC-insured bank, which means customer deposits are insured up to at least $250,000 per depositor for each deposit category.9
$15 monthly service charge, which you can avoid by maintaining a $25,000 combined monthly average balance in your Flagstar personal deposit and/or investment accounts. Your linked account(s) must be enrolled in the Flagstar Elite Relationship Program.
When someone opens a checking account, Flagstar may do a soft credit pull, which will not affect their credit score.
We reserve the right to change account benefits at any time without notice. Certain restrictions may apply. Please see the complete Disclosure Guide for additional details.
Interest rates are tiered to a maximum amount.
Zelle® and the Zelle® related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.