Premier Checking
An Interest Bearing Checking Account
Premier Checking is for those who want to earn interest with a low opening balance and unlimited check writing without per check charges.
Our Checking Accounts Include:
Account Overview
Earn interest
A low opening balance
Unlimited check writing without per check charges
ATM Access
No charge at East West Bank ATMs, Allpoint ATMs¹ and MoneyPass ATMs¹. No East West Bank withdrawal fee for the first two non-proprietary ATM withdrawals per statement cycle (3rd party ATM usage fees may be charged to your account at the request of the provider operating the non-proprietary ATM).
Check Writing
Unlimited
Interest Features
Variable interest rate/compounded daily/credited monthly
Minimum Opening Balance
$100
Monthly Account Maintenance Fee
$10 monthly maintenance fee. Waived if you maintain a $2,500 monthly average balance or a $10,000 prior-month end combined average balance in your qualifying East West Bank consumer deposit accounts.
Outside of the U.S.?
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Deposit products are FDIC Insured.
* To access mobile banking, you must first enroll in our online banking service. View the Online Banking Agreement for more information about both online and mobile banking. While East West Bank charges no fees for our Online and Mobile Banking services, internet, text and wireless carrier data access fees may apply depending on your plan. Check with your service provider for details. Internet access is needed to use Online Banking Services, Mobile Apps and Mobile Web.
1 If the surcharge screen appears during your Allpoint or MoneyPass ATM transaction, press "Yes" to accept the surcharge and proceed with your withdrawal. You will not be assessed a surcharge fee. If your transaction incurred a surcharge fee, it will be refunded on your East West Bank monthly statement at the end of your banking cycle.