Max-Rate Checking Account from Morgan
Stanley Private Bank, National Association

Banking just got better with APY1 for your money

Plus, no transaction fees and more on our award-winning high-yield checking account.2

Get $300 for a limited time

Open a Max-Rate Checking Account by December 31, 2025 with qualifying deposits.* Learn how

Terms apply. Use promo code: CHECKING25

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What you get with our high-yield checking account

Earn interest on your cash with a competitive rate of APY, 28X the national average.3

Annual percentage yield1


Access cash from ATMs worldwide


Exceptional value with no transaction fees

Waive the $15 monthly account fee when you maintain an average monthly balance of $5,000.4

Rated Best Checking Account 2025

For a second year in a row, our Max-Rate Checking Account from Morgan Stanley Private Bank is rated “Best Checking Account” by U.S. News and World Report.2

Best Checking Account 2025 for the Max-Rate high yield checking account rated by U.S. News & World Report

Benefits offered with every checking account


Safe and secure

Your money is FDIC-insured, up to applicable limits.5


Worry-free banking

Enjoy peace of mind when enrolled in free Coverdraft Protection.


Easy money movement

Enjoy unlimited online wires, money transfers and mobile check deposits.


Integrated account view

View your checking, savings and investing in one place.


24/7 banking access

Manage your money, pay bills and more with our best-in-class mobile app or online.6


Debit card

Add to your mobile wallets and use your debit card wherever Mastercard® is accepted.7 Learn more

Plus, earn a leading Annual Percentage Yield (APY) every day

Morgan Stanley Private Bank Max-Rate Checking
 
 
American Express Rewards Checking
 
1.00%
Capital One 360 Checking
 
0.10%
Morgan Stanley Private Bank Checking
 
0.05%
Bank of America Advantage Banking
 
0.02%
Chase Total Checking   0.00%

Annual percentage yields on competitor accounts as of 9/8/20258

Essential tips for smart banking

Frequently asked questions

Choose the method that works best for you:

  1. Transfer money electronically: Use our Transfer Money service to transfer within 3 business days.
  2. By check: You can easily deposit many types of checks.
  3. By wire transfer: Wire transfers are fast and secure.
  4. Transfer an account: Move an account from another firm.
  5. Direct deposit: Automatically deposit your paycheck and other recurring income to your Morgan Stanley Private Bank checking or savings accounts or your E*TRADE brokerage account.

Go now to fund your account.

As of , the Annual Percentage Yield (APY) of the Max-Rate Checking Account is 1 and 2 APY for Checking.

Please visit etrade.com/ratesheet for information regarding this account's current interest rate and corresponding APY.

Yes, all Morgan Stanley Private Bank accounts are insured. See below for details.

Bank Yields Premium Savings Account Certificates of Deposit Max-Rate Checking Checking
FDIC Insurance

At least $500,000*

At least $250,000

At least $250,000

At least $250,000

*Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association ("MSPBNA”)’s Premium Savings Account offers an enhanced Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") coverage feature (“Enhanced FDIC Coverage Feature”, or, the “Feature”) which gives MSPBNA the ability to transfer any amount held on deposit in your Premium Savings Account (“PSA Deposits”) to other depository accounts at FDIC member banks (“Program Banks”) with the purpose of providing you additional FDIC insurance coverage. The Feature is designed to offer up to $500,000 in FDIC coverage for individual accounts and up to $1,000,000 for joint accounts. Learn more.

Max-Rate Checking

Award winning checking with even more value.

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Get $300 for a limited time

Open a Max-Rate Checking Account by December 31, 2025 with qualifying deposits.* Learn how

Terms apply. Use promo code: CHECKING25

Open an account