Opening a Checking Account at Regions Bank: Fees and Options

Regions Bank provides various checking account options to meet different customer needs. The fees associated with opening and maintaining a checking account vary depending on the account type.

Key Facts

  1. The minimum opening deposit amount for a Regions checking account is $50.
  2. The minimum opening deposit amount for opening a LifeGreen Savings Account is $50 (or $5 if you set up a monthly automatic savings transfer from a Regions checking account).
  3. Regions Bank offers different types of checking accounts with varying monthly fees and fee waiver options.
  4. Regions Now Checking is a checking account option that has a monthly fee of $5, which cannot be waived.
  5. Other checking account options, such as LifeGreen Checking, LifeGreen Preferred Checking, LifeGreen eAccess Account, 62+ LifeGreen Checking, and LifeGreen Checking for Students, have different fee structures and ways to waive the monthly fee.

Account Types and Fees

LifeGreen Checking

  • Monthly fee: $0 with a monthly direct deposit of at least $500 or $8 with online statements or $11 with paper statements.

LifeGreen Preferred Checking

  • Monthly fee: $0 with an average monthly balance of $5,000 or $18 otherwise.

Regions Now Checking

  • Monthly fee: $5 (cannot be waived).

LifeGreen eAccess Account

  • Monthly fee: $0 with at least 10 Regions debit card and/or credit card purchases or $8 otherwise.

62+ LifeGreen Checking

  • Monthly fee: $0 with a monthly direct deposit of at least $300 or $8 with online statements or $11 with paper statements.

LifeGreen Checking for Students

  • Monthly fee: $0 (if 25 years old or younger).

Minimum Opening Deposit

The minimum opening deposit amount for a Regions checking account is $50. However, for a LifeGreen Savings Account, the minimum opening deposit is $50 (or $5 with an automatic monthly savings transfer from a Regions checking account).

Fee Waiver Options

Most Regions checking accounts offer fee waiver options. For example, the LifeGreen Checking account’s monthly fee can be waived with a direct deposit of at least $500, while the LifeGreen eAccess Account’s fee can be waived with at least 10 Regions debit or credit card purchases.

Conclusion

Regions Bank offers a range of checking account options with varying fees and fee waiver options. Customers can choose the account that best suits their needs and financial situation.

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FAQs

How much is the minimum opening deposit for a Regions checking account?

**Answer:** $50

What is the monthly fee for Regions Now Checking?

**Answer:** $5 (cannot be waived)

How can I waive the monthly fee for LifeGreen Checking?

**Answer:** By maintaining a monthly direct deposit of at least $500

What is the minimum opening deposit for a LifeGreen Savings Account?

**Answer:** $50 (or $5 with an automatic monthly savings transfer from a Regions checking account)

Does Regions Bank offer any checking accounts with no monthly fee?

**Answer:** Yes, Regions Now Checking for Students has no monthly fee for customers 25 years old or younger.

How can I waive the monthly fee for LifeGreen eAccess Account?

**Answer:** By making at least 10 Regions debit or credit card purchases per month

What is the monthly fee for LifeGreen Preferred Checking?

**Answer:** $18 (can be waived with an average monthly balance of $5,000)

Does Regions Bank offer any senior checking accounts?

**Answer:** Yes, 62+ LifeGreen Checking offers a reduced monthly fee for customers 62 years old or older.