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Brian McKay

Brian McKay

Founder & Data Architect
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  • Automated Online Rate Data Aggregation
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Brian is the Founder of MonitorBankRates.com. For over 18 years, he has utilized his background in enterprise infrastructure to engineer proprietary systems that track rates from over 8,000 financial institutions.
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| ✓Fact Checked | Published: July 1, 2008 | Updated: May 20, 2013

Wachovia Free Checking Account

Wachovia Bank is offering a free checking account, the opening balance is $100, there are no minimum balance to maintain, no monthly service charges and you do not have to sign up for direct deposit to qualify for the free checking account. The account also has the following benefits:

  • Unlimited Free checking writing
  • Unlimited Free ATM use
  • Free online banking with Wachovia BillPay
  • Access your account with Wachovia Mobile, securely view your account, bill payments and more.
  • Free Direct Deposits
  • Free notary services

In addition to the above, you can sign up for their free Balance Alerts through Online Banking with BillPay, and receive your account balance daily or be notified when your account balance falls above or below the amount you set.