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We reviewed over 30 financial institutions to find the best banks for checking accounts. To help you find a checking account based on your preferences, we narrowed down our top picks by creating three categories —accounts with rewards perks, accounts that require minimal effort (are easy to open and have minimal bank fees), and popular brands.