Open a Checking Account Online

Find the right account to fit your banking needs.

Earn up to $400

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

Open a Checking Account Online

Find the right account to fit your banking needs.

Earn up to $400

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

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.

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

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

Set up security & fraud alerts, plus Easy Lock®[4] if your debit card is misplaced

It Pays To Open a Checking Account With PNC Bank

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

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+[5,6]

Monthly service charge: $5 or $0

How to avoid a monthly service charge

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[7]

Monthly service charge: $7 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
  • The most fee reimbursements for non-PNC ATMs[2]

Monthly service charge: $25 or $0

How to avoid a monthly service charge

Additional product offerings may be available. Locate a branch.

It Pays To Open a Checking Account With PNC Bank

Choose between 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. 

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+[5,6]

 


Monthly service charge: $5 or $0

How to avoid a monthly service charge

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[7]

Monthly service charge: $7 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
  • The most fee reimbursements for non-PNC ATMs[2]
     

Monthly service charge: $25 or $0

How to avoid a monthly service charge

Additional product offerings may be available. Locate a branch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Review Features & Fees associated with your checking product

To confirm which Virtual Wallet or other checking product type you have, sign on to PNC Online Banking and view the My Accounts Summary screen.

Direct Deposit allows you to electronically deposit your paycheck, dividend payment, pension or Social Security automatically into your checking account. 

Learn more and get set up

In Online Banking, you can order checks and enroll in automatic check reorder. 

A checking account is a bank account designed for you to deposit, withdraw or transfer funds day-to-day. You can use it to pay for goods and services in-person and online – you’ll usually have a debit card and the option to order checks.

Learn more about checking accounts

You’ll have easy access to your funds, be able to receive direct deposits and use digital tools for money management.

Your deposited money is also covered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), up to the maximum amount allowed, to give you security and peace of mind.

Learn more about the benefits of a checking account

Yes, in many cases!

We do require customers under the age of 16 to visit a branch with a parent or legal guardian to apply for a new account. 

You may also need to visit a branch to apply for an account if you do not have a social security number.

Learn more about opening a checking account online

Typically, you must be at least 18 years old to open a checking account. However, we allow younger people to open an account with the help of a parent or legal guardian.

Learn more about the minimum age to open an account and options for young customers

The minimum balance on a checking account is the smallest dollar amount the owner must keep in the account to receive certain benefits. These benefits may include the waiver of monthly maintenance fees or even the ability to earn some interest on deposited funds.

Learn more about minimum balance requirements

You can open a PNC checking account online or in person. You’ll need:

  • A U.S. government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license, a non-driving state identification card, a military ID, or a passport.
  • Personal information, including Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), date of birth, and current residential address.

You may need more information or additional documentation depending on the account type.

Learn more about the general requirements for opening a new checking account

If you’d like to open an account for more than one person to use, make sure that all applicants are present.

You’ll need information for every owner including names, Social Security numbers or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs), birth dates, phone numbers and mailing addresses – you may also need each applicant’s photo ID.

Learn more about opening a joint bank account

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