The process for opening a new bank account is fairly simple and straightforward these days, whether you already have a few accounts to your name or you're opening your very first one.

Choose the account, gather personal information, apply, fund your account and finish the setup. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us ...

Online savings accounts have turned a few taps on a phone into a full banking relationship, often with higher yields than traditional branches and fewer fees. That convenience comes with a tradeoff: ...