Low-cost checking accounts in Michigan

Michigan sits in the middle of the national picture with 40 certified checking accounts — #16 of the 51 states and territories we track, against a median of 32. 18 of those come from institutions based in or focused on Michigan and 22 from national banks. At 45% locally supplied against a 36% median across states, Michigan is one of the markets where a certified account is most likely to come from a hometown bank or credit union.

25 of the 40 carry a $0 monthly maintenance fee; the 15 that do charge run from $3 to $12.95 a month. 31 can be opened with $0 on deposit, and the largest opening deposit asked anywhere on this list is $50. 36 run no overdraft program at all; the other 4 still cannot charge overdraft or NSF fees on the certified account itself and offer coverage only as a separate service you would have to opt into.

Of the 18 state-based listings, the most come from Adventure Credit Union, Bank of Ann Arbor and CASE Credit Union.

Certified accounts
40
$0 monthly fee
25
No overdraft program
36
Local institutions
18

nbkc bank

Everything Account

NationalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$0.00

No monthly maintenance fee.

Monthly fee × 12
$0.00 × 12 = $0.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
90,000+ surcharge-free

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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Discover Bank

Cashback Debit Checking Account

NationalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$0.00

No monthly maintenance fee.

Monthly fee × 12
$0.00 × 12 = $0.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
Not specified, but belongs to several surcharge-free ATM networks.

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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Bank of America

SafeBalance Banking

NationalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$0.00

No monthly maintenance fee.

Monthly fee × 12
$0.00 × 12 = $0.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
None on this account; optional overdraft service available
Free ATMs
Not specified, but belongs to several surcharge-free ATM networks.

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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Citizens Bank

Checking

NationalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$0.00

No monthly maintenance fee.

Monthly fee × 12
$0.00 × 12 = $0.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
None (No fees for using any ATM)

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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Alliant Credit Union

Teen Checking

NationalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$0.00

No monthly maintenance fee.

Monthly fee × 12
$0.00 × 12 = $0.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
80,000+ surcharge-free

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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Quorum Federal Credit Union

QFlex Checking

NationalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$0.00

No monthly maintenance fee.

Monthly fee × 12
$0.00 × 12 = $0.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
Not specified, but belongs to several surcharge-free ATM networks.

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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LendingClub

Level Up Checking

NationalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$0.00

No monthly maintenance fee.

Monthly fee × 12
$0.00 × 12 = $0.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
Unlimited ATM fee rebates

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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Capital One

360 Checking Account

NationalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$0.00

No monthly maintenance fee.

Monthly fee × 12
$0.00 × 12 = $0.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
70,000+ surcharge-free

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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First Independence Bank

First Choice Checking Account

LocalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$0.00

No monthly maintenance fee.

Monthly fee × 12
$0.00 × 12 = $0.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
Not specified, but belongs to several surcharge-free ATM networks.

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

Apply

CIBC Bank USA

EasyPath Access Account

LocalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$0.00

No monthly maintenance fee.

Monthly fee × 12
$0.00 × 12 = $0.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
Not specified, but belongs to several surcharge-free ATM networks.

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

Apply

Adventure Credit Union

Rise Checking

LocalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$0.00

No monthly maintenance fee.

Monthly fee × 12
$0.00 × 12 = $0.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
Not specified, but belongs to several surcharge-free ATM networks.

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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Bank of Ann Arbor

Upside Banking Account

LocalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$0.00

No monthly maintenance fee.

Monthly fee × 12
$0.00 × 12 = $0.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
Not specified, but belongs to several surcharge-free ATM networks.

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

Apply

CASE Credit Union

Empower Checking

LocalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$0.00

No monthly maintenance fee.

Monthly fee × 12
$0.00 × 12 = $0.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
Not specified, but belongs to several surcharge-free ATM networks.

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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Members First Credit Union

Thrive Checking

LocalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$0.00

No monthly maintenance fee.

Monthly fee × 12
$0.00 × 12 = $0.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
Not specified, but belongs to several surcharge-free ATM networks.

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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Range Bank

My Spend - Teen

LocalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$0.00

No monthly maintenance fee.

Monthly fee × 12
$0.00 × 12 = $0.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
Not specified, but belongs to several surcharge-free ATM networks.

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

Apply

The State Bank Gain Control

Checking Account

LocalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$0.00

No monthly maintenance fee.

Monthly fee × 12
$0.00 × 12 = $0.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
Not specified, but belongs to several surcharge-free ATM networks.

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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Cornerstone Community Financial Credit Union

Fresh Start Checking

LocalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$0.00

No monthly maintenance fee.

Monthly fee × 12
$0.00 × 12 = $0.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
30,000+ surcharge-free

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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Mercantile Bank

MercStart Fresh Account

LocalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$0.00

No monthly maintenance fee.

Monthly fee × 12
$0.00 × 12 = $0.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
Not specified, but belongs to several surcharge-free ATM networks.

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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United Bay Community Credit Union Clean Slate

Checking

LocalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$0.00

No monthly maintenance fee.

Monthly fee × 12
$0.00 × 12 = $0.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
CO-OP Network

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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Chase

Secure Banking Account

NationalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$0.00

No monthly maintenance fee.

Monthly fee × 12
$0.00 × 12 = $0.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
14,000+ surcharge-free

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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Farmers Insurance Federal Credit Union

Zero-Fee Checking

NationalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$0.00

No monthly maintenance fee.

Monthly fee × 12
$0.00 × 12 = $0.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
Not specified, but belongs to several surcharge-free ATM networks.

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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Ally Bank

Spending Account

NationalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$0.00

No monthly maintenance fee.

Monthly fee × 12
$0.00 × 12 = $0.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
75,000+ surcharge-free

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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Alliant Credit Union

High-Rate Checking

NationalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$0.00

No monthly maintenance fee.

Monthly fee × 12
$0.00 × 12 = $0.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
80,000+ surcharge-free

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

Apply

KeyBank Hassle-Free

Account

NationalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$0.00

No monthly maintenance fee.

Monthly fee × 12
$0.00 × 12 = $0.00
To open
$10 to open — this stays your money
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
KeyBank

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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Wintrust Community Banks Money

Smart Checking

LocalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$0.00

No monthly maintenance fee.

Monthly fee × 12
$0.00 × 12 = $0.00
To open
$10 to open — this stays your money
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
6+ surcharge-free

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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Independent Bank

Opportunity ONE

LocalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$36.00

$3.00 a month, every month.

Monthly fee × 12
$3.00 × 12 = $36.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
32,000+ surcharge-free

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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First State Bank

Ri$e Checking

LocalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$36.00

$3.00 a month, every month.

Monthly fee × 12
$3.00 × 12 = $36.00
To open
$50 to open — this stays your money
Overdraft
None on this account; optional overdraft service available
Free ATMs
1+ surcharge-free

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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First Merchants Bank

Simple Access

LocalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$48.00

$4.00 a month, every month.

Monthly fee × 12
$4.00 × 12 = $48.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
40,000+ surcharge-free

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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Fifth Third Bank

Express Account

NationalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$60.00

$5.00 a month, every month.

Monthly fee × 12
$5.00 × 12 = $60.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
nationwide network of fee-free ATMs

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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PNC Bank

Simple Checking

NationalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$60.00

$5.00 a month, every month.

Monthly fee × 12
$5.00 × 12 = $60.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
60,000+ surcharge-free

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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Range Bank Blue Path

Checking

LocalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$60.00

$5.00 a month, every month.

Monthly fee × 12
$5.00 × 12 = $60.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
55,000+ surcharge-free

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

Apply

Citizens Bank

Checking Account

NationalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$60.00

$5.00 a month, every month.

Monthly fee × 12
$5.00 × 12 = $60.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
Not specified, but belongs to several surcharge-free ATM networks.

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

Apply

Flagstar Bank

Flagstar One Account

NationalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$60.00

$5.00 a month, every month.

Monthly fee × 12
$5.00 × 12 = $60.00
To open
$1 to open — this stays your money
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
56,000+ surcharge-free

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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Wells Fargo

Clear Access Banking

NationalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$60.00

$5.00 a month, every month.

Monthly fee × 12
$5.00 × 12 = $60.00
To open
$25 to open — this stays your money
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
10,000+ surcharge-free

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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Horizon Bank

Fresh Start

NationalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$60.00

$5.00 a month, every month.

Monthly fee × 12
$5.00 × 12 = $60.00
To open
$25 to open — this stays your money
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
MoneyPass

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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BMO

Smart Money Checking

NationalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$60.00

$5.00 a month, every month.

Monthly fee × 12
$5.00 × 12 = $60.00
To open
$25 to open — this stays your money
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
40,000+ surcharge-free

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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Vibe Credit Union

Vision Checking

LocalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$60.00

$5.00 a month, every month.

Monthly fee × 12
$5.00 × 12 = $60.00
To open
$25 to open — this stays your money
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
30,000+ surcharge-free

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

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Old National Bank

EZ Access Checking Account

NationalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$83.40

$6.95 a month, every month.

Monthly fee × 12
$6.95 × 12 = $83.40
To open
$50 to open — this stays your money
Overdraft
None on this account; optional overdraft service available
Free ATMs
55,000+ surcharge-free

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

Apply

nbkc bank

Money Market Account

NationalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$144.00

$12.00 a month, every month.

Monthly fee × 12
$12.00 × 12 = $144.00
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
No overdraft or NSF fees on this account
Free ATMs
90,000+ surcharge-free

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

Apply

Security Credit Union

Opportunity Checking

LocalBank On Certified

Costs you per year

$155.40

$12.95 a month, every month.

Monthly fee × 12
$12.95 × 12 = $155.40
To open
$0 to open
Overdraft
None on this account; optional overdraft service available
Free ATMs
Not specified, but belongs to several surcharge-free ATM networks.

Out-of-network ATM fees are not included — we do not hold that figure per account.

Apply

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