Compare WSFS Bank Checking Accounts

Account Type

Summary

Reap the benefits of carrying a higher balance.
A basic account with convenient access to your money.
Designed for students and young adults, with no hidden costs.

Minimum Balance

$5,000 average monthly balance¹
$500
$0

Monthly Maintenance Fee

$15²
$6⁴
$0⁵

Earns Interest

Earns Rate Bonuses

Receive bonus rates on qualifying accounts³
No
No

Loan Rate Discounts

Overdraft Protection Services Available

Safe Deposit Box Discount

Minimum Opening Deposit

$100
$100
$100

Additional Details

Account Summary Relationship Checking

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Account Summary Everyday Banking

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Account Summary Campus Banking

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¹Or $25,000 combined minimum balance per statement period. Monthly average combined balances include checking, savings and money market accounts and all WSFS Consumer Loan and Lines outstanding excluding WSFS Mortgages and Credit Cards.
²You may avoid the monthly maintenance fee by meeting minimum balance or other requirements. Please see the Requirements section of each account type for additional details.
³Receive bonus rates on qualifying accounts if you are over the age of 60 or make 15 or more debit card purchases/month. View our rates to learn more.
⁴You may avoid the monthly maintenance fee by meeting minimum balance or other requirements. You may avoid the monthly maintenance fee if you have direct deposit set up within 3 months of account opening or maintain a $500 monthly average balance. If you do not enroll in online statements within 2 months of account opening, a $3 paper statement fee will apply. Please see the Requirements section of each account type for additional details.
⁵You may avoid the paper statement fee if you enroll in online statements within 2 months of account opening. If you do not enroll in online statements within 2 months of account opening, a $3 fee will apply. Please see the Requirements section of each account type for additional details.
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