Earn up to $400

Open a new checking account and set up a qualifying direct deposit.[1,2]

Earn up to $400

as a new customer when you set up a qualifying direct deposit(s) to a PNC checking account[1]

Schedule an appointment or ask your PNC banker for a link to a digital application, in order to apply and be eligible for the promotional offer.

It Pays To Open a Checking Account With PNC Bank

Choose between PNC Simple Checking or Virtual Wallet® that includes a Spend checking account, with an optional Reserve checking and Growth savings account to help manage your money.

More Perks

Virtual Wallet

Earn $100 when you establish total qualifying direct deposits of $500 to the Spend account.[1]



Perfect for those comfortable managing their money

  • Bundle with a savings and a reserve account for longer term planning
  • Additional budgeting tools to track spending and upcoming bills
  • Low Cash Mode® to help you avoid overdraft fees[6]

Monthly service charge: $7 or $0

How to avoid a monthly service charge

The Essentials

PNC Simple Checking

Hassle-free banking with fewer fees.



Ideal for those new to banking or who want simplicity

  • No overdraft fees
  • Access to the PNC Mobile app and Online Banking to help manage your daily banking needs[3]
  • No monthly service charge with any qualifying direct deposit, or if you are under 25 or 62+[4, 5]

Monthly service charge: $5 or $0

How to avoid a monthly service charge

Most Perks

Virtual Wallet with Performance Select

Earn $400 when you establish total qualifying direct deposits of $5,000 to the Spend account.[1]



Great for those who want to optimize their financial growth

  • All of our Virtual Wallet features
  • Highest interest rates on your Growth savings account
  • Our product with the most fee reimbursements for non-PNC ATMs[7]

Monthly service charge: $25 or $0

How to avoid a monthly service charge

Earn up to $400

It Pays To Open a Checking Account With PNC Bank

More Perks

Virtual Wallet



    Monthly service charge: $7 or $0

    How to avoid a monthly service charge

    The Essentials

    PNC Simple Checking

    Hassle-free banking with fewer fees.


    • No overdraft fees


    Monthly service charge: $5 or $0

    How to avoid a monthly service charge

    Most Perks

    Virtual Wallet with Performance Select


    • All of our Virtual Wallet features

    Monthly service charge: $25 or $0

    How to avoid a monthly service charge

    Simple Steps to Qualify

    1

    Choose Your Account

    Open and use a select new PNC checking account. Schedule an Appointment or ask your PNC Banker for a link to a digital application, in order to apply and be eligible for the promotional offers.

    2

    Set Up Direct Deposit

    Receive a qualifying direct deposit(s) in the first 60 days to the Spend account of your new Virtual Wallet.

    *$500+ for Virtual Wallet
    *$5,000+ for Virtual Wallet with Performance Select

    3

    Receive Your Reward

    Your cash reward will be deposited to your account 60-90 days after conditions have been met.

    Benefits of Boring Banking

    Checking at PNC comes complete with coast to coast in person and digital ways to access and use your account, all backed by the FDIC.

    A dedicated team providing personalized guidance

    Financial education with tools and insights for smarter money decisions

    2,000+ locations and approximately 60,000 PNC and partner ATMs[7]

    Your account at your fingertips with the PNC Mobile app & online banking[3]

    Set up security & fraud alerts, plus Easy Lock®[8] if your debit card is misplaced

    Bank How You Want With Mobile Banking[3]

    Manage your money from your mobile device.

    Learn more and download the PNC Mobile Banking app

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    PNC’s financial education webinars help you build smarter money habits with expert‑led guidance on today’s most important financial topics.

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