Checking Accounts - Popular Prestige Checking

Get an interest-earning checking account with Popular Prestige Checking.

Do you expect more out of your checking account? Then Popular Prestige Checking is the personal checking account for you.

Our Popular Prestige Checking account allows you to earn interest on your average monthly checking account balance while enjoying added benefits, like fewer fees and monthly rebates for select other fees.1,6

Avoid the monthly service fee by maintaining a minimum balance.

The $12 monthly service fee will be waived if you have an average monthly balance6 of $2,000 or more in your checking account.

Apply for Popular Prestige Checking

Open a checking account in a few easy steps.

Apply for a personal checking account with our simple application process.

1. Tell us a little about you.
We’ll need some personal information to get your account started.

2. Let us know how you'll use your account.
This helps us understand how you expect to use your account.

3. Make your initial deposit.
A minimum $25 deposit is required to open a new checking account.

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Frequently asked questions about Popular Prestige Checking.

  • A personal checking account is a bank account for daily use that allows you to deposit money and make withdrawals.

  • An interest-earning checking account, or also called an interest-bearing checking account, is a type of personal checking account that earns interest. Popular Prestige Checking is an interest-earning account, where interest is compounded daily and credited to your account monthly. If you close your account before interest is credited, you will not receive the accrued interest.

  • To open a new Popular Bank personal checking account, you will need a valid state or federal photo ID, Social Security Number, full mailing address, and date of birth.

    Please note: Additional information or documentation may be requested.

  • The minimum deposit needed to open a Popular Prestige Checking account is $25.

  • Yes, if you are over the age of 18 you can open a Popular Prestige Checking account online.

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  • Yes, you can request a Popular Mastercard® Debit Card when you open a Popular Prestige Checking account. With the Popular Mastercard® Debit Card, you’ll have access to Popular Bank ATMs and over 55,000 Allpoint® ATMs.3

  • Yes, Popular Prestige Checking account holders can access their accounts online with Popular Online Banking or on mobile with our Popular Mobile Banking app.2

  • Popular Prestige Checking account holders can have their $12 monthly service fee waived by maintaining an average monthly balance6 of $2,000 or more in the account.

  • With a Popular Prestige Checking account, no fees will be charged for overdrafts up to $50 , nor for any declined transactions. A $34 fee will be charged when an overdraft transaction is paid and is greater than $50. As a Popular Prestige Checking account holder, Popular Bank will also refund two overdraft fees per monthly billing cycle. Learn more about our standard overdraft practices.

  • No, Popular Bank will not charge Popular Prestige Checking account holders a fee when using an ATM that does not belong to Popular Bank or outside the Allpoint network.3 As a Popular Prestige Checking account holder, Popular Bank will also refund up to $15 per monthly statement cycle for fees assessed by other entities. To learn more please see Your Guide to Popular Prestige Checking.

  • The minimum balance to earn interest on your Popular Prestige Checking account is $0.01.

Not sure which checking account is right for you?

Take a look at our checking account options and compare features to find the right account for you. 

Still have questions? Just stop by one of our branch locations or contact our Customer Care Center. We’re always here to help.


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