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Checking Accounts
TCF Bank has checking accounts designed to meet your everyday needs and provides easy access to your money. Review the checking products that we offer below and decide which one is best for you.

Account Summary
TCF also designed a one page, easy to read account summary that describes our basic terms and conditions.

When you're ready to open an account, you can either apply online or visit a TCF Bank location.

Checking Product Features

Account Name TCF Convenience CheckingSM
TCF Premier Checking
TCF Premier Checking Plus
TCF Premier 50+ CheckingSM
TCF Premier 62+ CheckingSM
TCF Student CheckingSM
Account Description A great checking account that gives you flexibility for easy money management. A great checking account that earns high interest rates when you maintain a monthly balance. A great checking account that earns high interest rates when you maintain a monthly balance. Earn rewards when using your TCF Premier Plus Charge Card. A great product for customers age 50 or older. It is a high-yield interest checking account with competitive money market rates and other great convenient benefits. A great product for customers age 62 or older. It is an interest checking account with competitive rates and other great convenient benefits. A checking account designed especially for high school and college students. It's easy to use and provides the convenience necessary for busy students.
Minimum Opening Deposit $25 $500 $500 $25 $25 $25
Monthly Maintenance Fee None with any of the following:
  • 15 qualifying withdrawals1
  • $10,000 in minimum combined balances1


  • Otherwise $9.95
    None with any of the following:
  • $2,500 minimum balance
  • $15,000 Combined Deposit Balances1


  • Otherwise $15.00
    None with any of the following:
  • $2,500 minimum balance
  • $15,000 Combined Deposit Balances1


  • Otherwise $15.00
    None with any of the following:
  • $200 or more in direct deposits
  • 15 qualifying withdrawals1
  • $10,000 Combined Deposit Balances1


  • Otherwise $9.95
    None with any of the following:
  • 15 qualifying withdrawals1
  • $10,000 Combined Deposit Balances1


  • Otherwise $9.95
    None with any of the following:
  • 10 qualifying withdrawals1
  • $10,000 Combined Deposit Balances1


  • Otherwise $2.95
    Minimum Balance Required None $2,500 minimum balance or $15,000 combined deposit balances1 $2,500 minimum balance or $15,000 combined deposit balances1 None None None
    Earns Interest No Yes3 Yes3 Yes3 Yes3 No
    Free Card Access TCF Check Card TCF Check Card TCF Premier Plus Charge CardSM 5 with TCF Miles Plus Rewards, 1 point per $1 for Qualifying Purchases TCF Check Card TCF Check Card TCF Check Card
    Free Preferred Online Banking & Bill Pay with no Monthly Fees Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    Free Mobile Banking Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    No TCF ATM Fee for Transactions at Non-TCF ATMs Inside the U.S.2 FREE transfers Yes - 2 Free Withdrawals Per Statement Cycle and Free Transfers Yes - 2 Free Withdrawals Per Statement Cycle and Free Transfers & Free ATM withdrawals outside the U.S. 2 Free Withdrawals Per Statement Cycle and Free Transfers 2 Free Withdrawals Per Statement Cycle and Free Transfers FREE transfers
    Free Check Printing No Yes4 Yes4 Yes4 Yes4 First Order4
    Free Travelers Checks, Official Checks & Money Orders No Yes1 Yes1 Yes1 Yes1 No

    Please note that TCF's standard account service fees and monthly maintenance fees will apply for your account. These include fees for any nonsufficient funds (NSF) items or overdrafts on your account, and other fees. TCF will waive the monthly maintenance fee for checking accounts for a statement period if you meet certain conditions during the period. Talk to a TCF Representative, or see the terms of your account contract, for a complete description of these conditions.

    Convenient Services for all TCF Customers:

    • Open 7 Days
    • Free Transactions at TCF Bank ATMs
    • Free TCF Phone Banking
    • Free Coin Counting
    • Free Online Banking
    • TCF Mobile Banking
    • Free Online Bill Payment and Free and Secure Online Statements
    • Tell-a-Friend Rewards

    ©2012 TCF National Bank. Member FDIC. 1Certain limitations and conditions apply - see your account contract or a TCF Representative for details. 2The owner or operator of the ATM may also charge a fee. An international service fee will apply to transactions conducted outside the U.S. (free for TCF Premier Checking Plus). 3Refer to Current Rates and Yields. 4Customer is responsible for paying shipping and handling (including applicable taxes). 5Premier Plus Charge Card Terms and Conditions.