TD Bank Convenience Checking charges $15/month — waived with any direct deposit or just a $100 minimum daily balance. The $100 balance waiver is one of the easiest in the industry. TD’s extended branch hours (7 days a week including evenings) are the bank’s primary competitive advantage over Chase, Wells Fargo, and other large banks.

Key facts: $15/month fee (waived with any DD or $100 balance), 7-day branch hours, $3 out-of-network ATM fee, $35 overdraft fee (with $50 grace).

TD Bank Checking Tier Comparison

Account Monthly Fee Waiver ATM Reimbursement
Convenience Checking $15 Any DD or $100 balance None
Beyond Checking $25 $2,500 DD or $2,500 balance 2/month
Simple Checking $5.99 No waiver None
Student Checking $0 Enrolled student None

Convenience Checking: The Standard Option

TD Bank Convenience Checking is the most popular account for everyday banking:

Fee waiver — extremely accessible:

  • Any direct deposit of any amount (unlike Chase’s $500 minimum DD)
  • $100 minimum daily balance (unlike Chase’s $1,500 or Citi’s $1,500)

Most customers easily qualify for one of these waivers.

Standard features:

  • Visa debit card
  • Zelle
  • Online bill pay
  • Mobile check deposit
  • Account alerts
  • Access to 2,700+ TD ATMs (Northeast-focused)

Overdraft policy:

  • $35 fee per overdraft transaction
  • $50 grace: TD does not charge the overdraft fee if the account is overdrawn by $50 or less
  • Overdraft protection available: link TD savings (transfer fee $10/occurrence) or a TD line of credit

The $50 overdraft grace is useful for minor cash flow timing issues — a small shortfall of $30 or $40 won’t trigger a $35 fee.

Beyond Checking: For Higher-Balance Customers

Beyond Checking ($25/month) adds:

  • 2 out-of-network ATM fee reimbursements per statement cycle
  • Slight interest on checking balance
  • Free TD-branded checks
  • Various relationship benefits

Fee waiver: $2,500 in direct deposits per month OR $2,500 minimum daily balance.

Beyond Checking makes sense for customers maintaining $2,500+ at TD who travel frequently (out-of-network ATM reimbursements) or who value the interest on checking. For most customers, Convenience Checking’s lower fee and easier waiver is preferable.

Simple Checking: The No-Frills Option

Simple Checking ($5.99/month, no waiver) is a basic account with no check-writing and no overdraft coverage. Transactions decline when funds are insufficient. At $5.99/month with no path to fee waiver, it’s more expensive than Truist Bright Banking ($5) and Chase Secure Banking ($4.95) for similar basic banking.

Student Checking: Free for Students

TD Student Checking is free for enrolled students with a valid student ID. Features include Zelle, bill pay, mobile deposit, and a debit card. The account typically converts to Convenience Checking after graduation or at age 23.

Extended Branch Hours: TD’s Differentiator

TD branches typically offer:

  • Weekday hours: 8am–8pm (varies by location)
  • Saturday hours: 8am–2pm or later
  • Sunday hours: Available at many locations (most major banks offer no Sunday service)
  • Holiday hours: Many locations open on bank holidays when competitors are closed

For a self-employed person, a retail worker, or anyone who can’t visit a bank 9–5 Monday–Friday, TD’s hours create real practical value.

Zelle and Digital Features

All TD checking accounts include:

  • Zelle — instant P2P transfers
  • TD app — bill pay, mobile deposit, account management
  • TD MySpend — spending tracking and budgeting (mobile app feature)
  • Contactless debit card — for tap-to-pay transactions

TD Convenience Checking vs. Chase Total Checking

Feature TD Convenience Chase Total
Monthly fee $15 $12
DD waiver Any DD amount $500 minimum
Balance waiver $100 $1,500
Overdraft fee $35 ($50 grace) $34
ATMs 2,700 16,000+
Weekend hours 7 days Limited

TD is slightly more expensive ($15 vs. $12) but has a much easier balance waiver ($100 vs. $1,500) and superior weekend/evening hours. Chase has a far larger ATM network.

See also: TD Bank review | TD Bank savings account | TD Bank fees | TD Bank ATM limits

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