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TD Essential Banking: New to Banking

New to banking? We've got you. TD Essential Banking helps you keep things simple, so you can stay in control and spend only what's in your account — no surprises, no guesswork.

TD Essential Banking

 Get paid early – TD Early Pay1

 No overdraft fees or services2

 Digital tools for 24/7 access

 Great starter account

$4.95 Monthly Maintenance Fee
If the primary account holder is age 13 through 17 the fee is waived3

What you need to open a TD Essential Banking account

  • 1

    The basics

    Name, address, phone number and email. If you're under 18, visit a TD Bank store near you with a parent or legal guardian

  • 2

    Proof of ID

    Social Security Number, birthdate and a government-issued ID

  • 3

    A way to add money

    Have your account info or debit card from another bank. Or come to any TD store with a deposit

  • 4

    Verify your identity

    For your protection, you may need to verify your identity with a few questions throughout the account opening process

A low-cost and safe account — with the certification to prove it

TD Essential Banking meets the Bank On National Account Standards for safe, affordable bank accounts with no overdraft fees.

  • Spend only what you have in your account with no overdraft fees or services2
  • 24/7 access to live customer service and to your account with Mobile Banking
  • Pay safely with a tap with your contactless debit card with Visa Zero Liability protection4 and 24/7 fraud monitoring

TD Essential Banking at a glance

  • On-the-go access

    24/7 access to your account with online and mobile banking. Plus, add funds anytime with Mobile Deposit5

  • Send money fast

    Send Money with Zelle®,6 to get your money where it needs to go — fast

  • 0.25% interest rate discount

    On TD Bank Home Equity Loans7


  • Checks

    Personal checks not offered for this account

  • 24/7 protection

    Your account is FDIC Insured and has Visa Zero Liability protection4 on your contactless debit card with 24/7 fraud monitoring

  • Free ATMs

    No ATM fees at TD ATMs


Banking 101, but make it easy

No lectures here. Just great tips, tools and resources that help you manage your money — now and as your goals change.

  • New to Online Banking?

    See what you need to enroll and get familiar with Online Banking and the TD Bank app — plus you can explore step-by-step tutorials

  • Finance 101

    From budgeting basics to managing debt, these tools and resources help you build financial independence — no fluff, just useful info

  • Help build your credit

    New to credit? A secured card can help you get started. Set your limit with a deposit, use it responsibly, and work toward building your credit history

  • Keep your info on lock

    Get easy, practical identity theft protection tips — plus an interactive guide that shows you what to watch for and what to do next

Let's make it official: How to apply

  • Online

    The quickest way to get it done — fast, easy, and on your time

  • In person

    Face-to-face more your style? Book an appointment at a nearby TD Bank

  • Let's talk

    A Banking Specialist is ready to walk you through opening your account online — no stress

    1-888-751-9000 1-888-751-9000

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1For certain eligible direct deposits, we may make funds available for your use up to two business days before we receive the funds from your payor with our service, TD Early Pay. There is no enrollment necessary and no fee for this service. Not all direct deposits are eligible for TD Early Pay. Eligible direct deposits are limited to electronic direct deposits such as your payroll, pension, and government benefit payments. Other deposits or credits to your account, such as deposits of funds from person-to-person payments services (e.g., Zelle®), check or mobile deposits, and other online transfers are not eligible for TD Early Pay. The Bank does not guarantee that any direct deposits will be made available before the date scheduled by the payor, and early availability of funds may vary between direct deposits from the same payor.

When funds are made available early, they will be reflected in your account’s available balance. Whether we make funds available early depends on (1) when we receive the payor’s payment instructions, (2) any limitations we set on the amount and frequency of early availability, and (3) standard fraud prevention screening.

If a direct deposit is not made available early, it will be made available in accordance with our Availability of Funds Policy described in the Personal Deposit Account Agreement (PDAA). Except as expressly set forth in the PDAA, funds made available early are subject to the same terms and conditions as other deposits to your account. If we’ve made funds available early and the payor reverses or requests a return of the deposit, or the funds are otherwise uncollected by the Bank, you understand and agree that we may debit your account in accordance with our normal process found in subpart e) Direct Deposits, found in the PDAA, up to the amount of the deposit that was previously made available – even if you have already withdrawn the funds or it creates an overdraft on your account, without prior notice from us and at any time. In this instance, you are responsible for any fees assessed – including those charged by merchants or third parties – as a result of the overdraft. TD Early Pay is offered at the discretion of the Bank, and we reserve the right to cancel the service at any time and without notice to you.

2Overdraft Services do not apply to TD Essential Banking Accounts. We may decline or return transactions that would result in an overdraft. Transactions that you make may cause your account to overdraw but we will not assess your TD Essential Banking Account an overdraft fee. For example, preauthorized transactions and other transactions may post to your account even when the balance in your account is not sufficient to pay the transaction.

3If you are under the age of 18, you must open a joint account with a parent or legal guardian as the secondary owner. For the TD Essential Banking account, the maintenance fee is waived if the Primary account holder is 13 through 17 years of age. Upon the primary account holder's 18th birthday, the account will be subject to the monthly maintenance fee. Please see the Personal Account Maintenance Information Grid for additional details.

4Covers U.S.-issued cards only. Does not apply to ATM transactions, certain commercial card transactions, PIN or other transactions not processed by Visa. You must notify your financial institution immediately of any unauthorized use and you will receive a provisional credit while the fraud investigation is completed. For specific restrictions, limitations and other details, please consult your issuer.

5TD Bank Mobile Deposit is available to Customers with an active checking, savings or money market account and using a supported, internet-enabled iOS or Android device with a camera. Other restrictions may apply. Please refer to the Mobile Deposit Addendum.

6Send Money with Zelle® is available for most personal checking and money market accounts. To use Send Money with Zelle® you must have an Online Banking profile with a U.S. address, a unique U.S. mobile phone number, an active unique e-mail address, and a Social Security Number. Your eligible personal deposit account must be active and enabled for ACH transactions and Online Banking transfers. Message and data rates may apply, check with your wireless carrier.

Must have a bank account in the U.S. to use Send Money with Zelle®. Transactions typically occur in minutes when the recipient’s email address or U.S. mobile number is already enrolled with Zelle. Transaction limitations apply.

For more information, read the Terms and Conditions.

Zelle and the Zelle related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.

Send Money with Zelle® is only available in English in secure Online Banking.

7Loans subject to credit approval. A TD Bank personal checking account is required to be eligible for this 0.25% HELOC rate discount. This relationship discount may be terminated and the interest rate on your Home Equity Line of Credit account may increase by 0.25% upon closure of your qualifying checking account. For a Home Equity Loan, rate discount requires automatic payment deduction from a personal TD Bank checking or savings account. This discount may be terminated and the interest rate on this account may increase by 0.25% upon cancellation of the automatic payment deduction.

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