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KeyBank Hassle-Free Account®

Checkless account with no monthly maintenance fee.

An easy-to-use checking account with all the features you need — and none of the fees you don’t. You could get paid up to two days sooner with Early Pay.1 Spend securely with a Mastercard debit card. Set up automatic savings with EasyUp®.

Open Now Rates & Fees

Checkless Checking Account Overview

Monthly Maintenance Fee

$0

Minimum Balance Requirement

$0

Minimum Opening Deposit

$10

No Fee ATMs

$0 KeyBank ATM access nationwide with your KeyBank Debit Mastercard®

NOW FEATURING EARLY PAY

With Early Pay, payday could be just that. Early.

Add direct deposits to your checking account and you could get paid up to two days sooner.1

Features and Benefits

No Overdraft Fees

No overdraft fees, no monthly maintenance fees, and no minimum balance fees.

Great with Savings

If you pair a Hassle-Free checking account with a Key Active Saver® account, it makes it simple to save using EasyUp and you can also avoid the Key Active Saver monthly fee.2

Start with $10

Easily open your free checking account with an opening deposit of at least $10.

Checking that puts you in control of your money.

See the rewarding benefits of banking with Key.

EasyUp®, Automatic Savings

Use EasyUp to build up savings or pay down debt without even thinking about it.

Convenient Branches and ATMs

Visit us at any of our convenient branches and KeyBank ATMs. Find a location.

Account Alerts3

Set custom account alerts so you can receive text or email updates about the account information that's important to you.

Easy, everyday banking with everything you need.

Get all the convenient features of KeyBank checking accounts.

  • Secure Online and Mobile Banking4,3

    Deposit checks in the mobile app with the option to get your money immediately,5 pay bills, send money to friends and family, and more.

  • KeyBank Debit Mastercard®

    Enjoy chip security, Tap & Go technology, and all the benefits of Mastercard.

  • Relationship Rates and Benefits

    Earn higher interest rates, more cashback, loan discounts and more — it all starts with a KeyBank checking account. Learn more about relationship benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hassle-Free Checking

Open your checkless KeyBank Hassle-Free Account in About 5 minutes!

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1

Early Pay is a service included with your KeyBank consumer deposit account in which KeyBank makes your eligible direct deposits available up to two business days early. Eligible direct deposits include certain transactions such as payroll, government benefits, or similar types of payments. The Early Pay service is dependent on when KeyBank receives information from the payer that the funds are on the way, this could vary, and you may not always receive your funds early. You cannot opt out of Early Pay.

2

Monthly Maintenance fee is waived if you are an owner on a KeyBank Consumer Checking Account (including KeyBank Hassle-Free Account), otherwise the fee will be $4.00.

3

Message and Data rates may apply from your wireless carrier.

4

Subject to terms and conditions in Service Agreement.

5

Immediate Funds is available in the KeyBank mobile app and will only appear as an option for eligible mobile check deposits. You will also have the option for a standard deposit at no charge. The Immediate Funds fee is 2% of the deposit amount, with a minimum fee of $2.

Immediate Funds requests made after 11:00 p.m. ET will have immediate funds availability for ATM withdrawal and point-of-sale transactions. However, it will take until the next business day for the funds to be available to cover overdrafts or other transaction types. For more information, review our Funds Availability Policy.

Call Us

1-800-KEY2YOU® (539-2968)

Dial 711 for TTY/TRS

Clients using a relay service:
1-866-821-9126

Schedule an Appointment

Talk to a Branch Manager in your neighborhood.

Schedule an appointment now

Find a Branch or ATM

Call Us

1-800-KEY2YOU® (539-2968)

Dial 711 for TTY/TRS

Clients using a relay service:
1-866-821-9126

Schedule an Appointment

Talk to a Branch Manager in your neighborhood.

Schedule an appointment now