An interest bearing account that offers easy access to your funds anytime, anywhere.

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Premier Checking is for those who want to earn interest with a low opening balance and unlimited check writing without per check charges.

Account Overview

  • Interest bearing
  • A low opening balance
  • Unlimited check writing
  • No per check charges

Minimum Opening Balance

$100

Monthly Maintenance Fee

$10 monthly maintenance fee. Waived if you maintain a $2,500 monthly average balance or a $10,000 prior-month end combined average balance in your qualifying East West Bank consumer deposit accounts.

ATM Access

  • No charge at East West Bank ATMs, Allpoint ATMs1 and MoneyPass ATMs1.
  • No East West Bank withdrawal fee for the first two non-proprietary ATM withdrawals per statement cycle (3rd party ATM usage fees may be charged to your account at the request of the provider operating the non-proprietary ATM).

Associated Accounts and Services

Premier Savings

Our Checking Accounts Include:

  • Mobile and Online Banking2
  • Online bill payment
  • Direct deposit
  • Visa debit card
  • 24-hour automated telephone banking

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For more details, view our Deposit Account Agreement and Fee Schedule.

1 If the surcharge screen appears during your Allpoint or MoneyPass ATM transactions, press "Yes" to accept the surcharge and proceed with your withdrawal. You will not be assessed a surcharge fee. In the event that your transactions incurred a surcharge fee, it will be refunded on your monthly East West Bank statement at the end of your banking cycle.

2 Online Banking Service enrollment required. Message and data rates may apply. Check with your wireless service provider for details.