BMO Smart Advantage Checking

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About BMO Checking Accounts

The BMO Smart Advantage Checking from BMO is one of the top-rated Checking Accounts options evaluated on MoneyCompared, earning an overall product score of 8.6/10. No-monthly-maintenance-fee checking account with $0 overdraft fees and access to over 40,000 fee-free BMO and Allpoint ATMs across North America.

Key highlights include 0.00% APY, a fee structure of $0 Monthly Maintenance Fee (with paperless statements), and Up to $350 New Checking Bonus with Direct Deposit. Accounts are backed by FDIC Insured up to $250,000 and supported by BMO's 4.7 / 5.0-rated digital banking experience.

Features

Annual Fee $0 Monthly Maintenance Fee (with paperless statements)
Regular APR / Rate 0.00% APY
Intro Offer / Welcome Bonus Up to $350 New Checking Bonus with Direct Deposit
Savings APY / AER 40,000+ Fee-Free Allpoint & BMO ATMs + $0 Overdraft Fees
Minimum Deposit $25 Minimum Opening Deposit
Foreign Transaction Fee 3% Foreign Transaction Fee
Deposit Insurance FDIC Insured up to $250,000
Mobile App Rating 4.7 / 5.0
Overall Rating 8.6 / 10

About Product

  • Annual / Monthly Fee: $0 Monthly Maintenance Fee (with paperless statements)
  • APR / APY Rate: 0.00% APY
  • Intro Offer / Bonus: Up to $350 New Checking Bonus with Direct Deposit
  • Key Benefits: 40,000+ Fee-Free Allpoint & BMO ATMs + $0 Overdraft Fees
  • Minimum Requirement: $25 Minimum Opening Deposit
  • Foreign Transaction Fee: 3% Foreign Transaction Fee
  • Protection: FDIC Insured up to $250,000

Pros

  • Rate / APR / APY: 0.00% APY
  • Fee Structure: $0 Monthly Maintenance Fee (with paperless statements)
  • Welcome Offer / Benefit: Up to $350 New Checking Bonus with Direct Deposit
  • Rewards & Highlights: 40,000+ Fee-Free Allpoint & BMO ATMs + $0 Overdraft Fees

Cons

  • Minimum Requirement: $25 Minimum Opening Deposit
  • Subject to BMO eligibility and account terms

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