LifeGreen® Checking 

Lifegreen Checking® is our most popular checking account offering everything you expect, the extras on top and options for you to avoid the monthly fee.

Simple everyday banking with extras to enjoy

Break free from monthly fees

Avoid the fee when you meet easy requirements like setting up a qualifying direct deposit

Get paid early

Access your paycheck or regular government payments up to two days early with direct deposit and Early Pay1

Grow extra savings

Unlock up to a $100 annual bonus when you open a no monthly fee LifeGreen® Savings and set up monthly automated transfers23

Avoid overdraft fees

Enjoy peace of mind with extra time making a deposit or transferring funds to help avoid overdraft fees4

 
  • No monthly fee option

    $0
    Maintain $1500 average monthly balance or qualifying monthly direct deposits: at least $500 single or $1000 combined56
  • Other monthly fee options

    $8 or $11
    $8 with online statements or $11 with paper statements7

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LifeGreen® Checking

For you if... you want everyday banking with thoughtful extras.

  • Early Pay1
  • Unlock up to a $100 annual bonus when you open a no monthly fee LifeGreen® Savings and set up monthly automated transfers23
  • Extra time to put money in your account and avoid overdraft fees4

LifeGreen Preferred Checking®

For you if... you enjoy an exclusive account that earns interest and provides preferred services and benefits.

  • Early Pay1
  • Earn interest on your checking account funds
  • Automatic enrollment in the Preferred Banking program8

LifeGreen eAccess Account®

For you if... you enjoy the convenience and security of paying primarily with a debit or credit card whether you pay online, swipe, or tap to pay.

  • Early Pay1
  • Great if you primarily bank online and frequently make purchases with a card
  • Extra time to put money in your account and avoid overdraft fees4

Send and receive money from people you trust using Zelle®

Zelle® is a great way to send, request and receive money with people you know and trust who have a U.S.-based checking or savings account.

  • It's fast: The money is typically available in minutes.
  • It’s easy: Log in to the Regions Mobile App or Regions Online Banking and choose “Send Money with Zelle®.”
  • It’s included: Use Zelle® through the Regions mobile app and Online Banking.

Turn everyday purchases into cash back

With Regions Offers®, you can activate personalized offers and automatically earn cash back when you shop with an eligible Regions debit, credit, or Now Card®. Why Regions customers love it:

  • No coupons or promo codes
  • Works with eligible debit, credit, and Now Card® purchases
  • Cash back is credited back to your account

Extra features to love

Refer a friend, get a reward

Refer a friend who opens a new Regions personal checking account and fulfills all offer requirements and you both get a $50 reward.

Feel confident with LockIt® card controls

Set up LockIt® card controls to customize how your debit card, credit card and prepaid Now Card® can be used.9

Regions Visa® debit card

Make purchases, withdraw funds, and manage your money with confidence with a Regions Visa® debit card.

LifeGreen® Checking account details

Monthly fee

  • $8 with online statements7
  • $11 with paper statements (without check images)
  • No monthly fee when you do one of the following:
    • Maintain an average monthly balance of $1,5005 in your LifeGreen® Checking account
      OR
    • ACH direct deposit, such as a recurring payroll or government benefit deposit, to your LifeGreen Checking account (at least $500 or more, or a combined amount of $1,0006)

Minimum opening deposit

  • $25

Check pricing

  • Price varies by style. Order via Online Banking, visit your local branch or call 1-800-734-4667.10

Statement options

  • Online statements and paper statements as well as other options are available. Fees may apply.

Overdraft fees

  • Paid overdraft fee: $3611
  • Overdraft protection transfer fee: $0
  • You have the option to link your checking account to an eligible Regions funding account for Overdraft Protection. With Overdraft Protection, there is no fee for transferring funds from a linked account to your checking account to cover an overdraft.
  • Standard Overdraft Coverage is a service we provide that may cover transactions if you overdraw the available funds in your account.
  • If you opt in to Standard Overdraft Coverage for ATM and everyday debit card transactions, we may authorize and pay your ATM and nonrecurring debit card transactions into overdraft. Our paid overdraft Item fee is $36 and is subject to change.
  • If we make Standard Overdraft Coverage available to you, we may pay your check, ACH and recurring debit card transactions even if you don’t have sufficient available balance in your account, which may result in an overdraft fee.
  • Regions Overdraft Grace gives you extra time to make a deposit or transfer funds to your account to help you avoid overdraft fees.

With this account, you can get:

  • The option to open a Regions LifeGreen® Savings account with no monthly fee and an opportunity to earn an annual savings bonus2 of up to $100
  • 30% discount on one Safe Deposit Box with an additional 10% discount for auto debit12
  • Relationship rates for customers who have a Regions checking account and meet other requirements13
  • Discount on an installment loan with payments auto debited from a Regions account
  • Earn cash back when you activate Regions Offers from popular retailers in Regions Online and Mobile Banking

Plus other features:

  • Regions Visa® debit card
  • Access to Online Banking included14
  • Standard delivery Bill Pay included
  • Mobile Banking
  • Unlimited check writing
  • Service Member Benefit – No Regions ATM fee on two ATM transactions at non-Regions ATMs per statement period if you provide your Military ID when opening a Regions checking account or any time afterward.15

Here is a checklist of items you will likely need to open an account:

  • $25 minimum opening deposit
  • Social security number or taxpayer identification number
  • Birth date
  • Personal identification such as driver’s license, passport, state or government-issued ID, etc.
  • Additional information, including a secondary form of ID, may be required
  • Open online now or connect with a Regions associate at a nearby branch or by calling 1-800-734-4667.

If you want an everyday checking account, LifeGreen® Checking is a great fit. It’s easy to manage, flexible and supported by a strong digital experience and the high standard of service you’ll find in a Regions branch. It’s designed for people who want convenience now and options for what’s next.

Yes. Activate Regions Offers® in Online Banking or the mobile app and automatically earn cash back for eligible purchases on your debit card.

Yes. With Early Pay, depending on eligibility, you can enjoy access to eligible direct deposits such as paychecks, Social Security, unemployment, and retirement benefits up to two days earlier.  No need to enroll and there's no additional cost — it's automatic when you have qualifying direct deposits.

Ready to get started?

Open a LifeGreen® Checking account online in as little as 5 minutes.