WaMu Free Checking Account
from Washington Mutual

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The WaMu Free Checking account gives you free ATM cash withdraws worldwide, free overdraft protection, and of course, free checks for life. Also included with this great offer is a free Gold Debit Mastercard with rewards! Access your account 24/7 over the phone and enjoy no monthly service charges. 

WaMu Free Checking Account Reviews

5.0
Nov 28, 2008 1:38 am

It is a great deal. Washington Mutual employees are very friendly and helpful. I would not ever chose any other financial institution. I am completely satisfied with the Free Checking Account and all of their services.

4.0
Nov 24, 2008 10:01 pm

This is mostly an excellent service for business checking. Low costs, no minimum balance, great for startups. However, O/D fees have been creeping up the last few years. All in all, good company.

3.0
Nov 23, 2008 12:57 am

I had a washington mutual account for two years. I had a hard time getting customer service by phone and I was charged multiple fee's for overdrafts caused by their error.

4.0
Nov 22, 2008 5:47 pm

The online registering process was really short and simple, and the minimum balance needed to open a checking account is really low. They offer great services such as paying bills online. Quite recommendable overall.

5.0
Nov 21, 2008 11:08 am

I switched to Washington Mutual from a smaller credit union. I love them. It was really easy to set up the account. I did it online in a matter of minutes and got my checks and card within a week. The free checking is really nice and I have actually used the overdraft a few times, accidentally, and they were nice enough to reverse the charges. I like the online checking and savings options as well. No complaints about Washington Mutual from me!
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5.0
Nov 20, 2008 3:04 pm

Setting up my checking account online was a breeze. I got my debit card and checks within a week. The online bill pay feature makes paying my bills easy and saves me postage.

5.0
Nov 20, 2008 1:57 pm

Well I have been with WaMu for the past couple of months. I used the sign up onling option. It was really quick and easy. I opened my free checking account and my savings account that way. I am happy about WaMu being bought by JPMorgan Chase recently. I havent had any real issues with the transition. They made it very painless. Wamu is for me, its great.

5.0
Nov 15, 2008 11:26 am

I have had this checking account for about 6 years and I love it. I have had no problems at all. I have never had a hassle with Wamu when I have a dispute, I have lost my bank card a few times and they cancelled and sent a new one speedily, I have had a great experience thus far. Now that they have been bought by Chase I hope that good service carries over.

4.0
Nov 13, 2008 6:30 pm

I had this checking account for several years before switching to another bank. They offered many perks such as free checking, bill pay, and free checks with the gold card. I decided to switch banks simply because a branch location of another bank made more sense for me.

5.0
Nov 6, 2008 9:30 am

I have had this checking account for about a year and a half now and I love it! I especially love the fact that I get one free overdraft refund a year and if by chance I do overdraft my account, they charge per charge not per day. I like that I don't have to pay anything to talk to a teller too! Everyone that I have met in the branches are really nice and very helpful. I have never personally had a problem with them but I know others who have and the people they work with always get the problem resolved. Any fees that they got were even refunded since it wasn't their fault.
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