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One way individuals can get free checking from their local bank is to become a shareholder. You should call around and check with the banks that are in your local area to see whether or not they offer you free checking for individuals who own shares. When you find a bank that does, all you need to do is buy one share and then open up your checking account with the bank. From this point forward you should be eligible to receive all the benefits of free checking.

It is recommended that when you buy your one share of the company that you do so using a discount broker.