NO is a beautiful thing.
Say NO to fees. Say YES to Hancock Whitney checking.
Get a $200 bonus when you open a new Freestyle Checking account and meet criteria.1
Freestyle Checking gives you more flexibility
NO Waiting
Get paid up to two days early with Early Pay2
NO NSF Fees
on personal checking accounts
NO Service Charge
with one qualifying transaction per statement cycle
NO Overdraft Fees
on overdrawn balances of $10 or less3
Want to learn even more about the benefits of a Freestyle Checking account?
No Hassle with Mobile Banking
With Hancock Whitney’s mobile banking app, you can deposit checks, check balances, set up bill pay, and transfer funds from anywhere at any time4.
Monitor Account Transactions
Track transactions and monitor your account for possible fraudulent activity with Visa® Purchase Alerts5 and keep your information safe with additional account protections.
How to earn your $200 bonus
Get Promo Code and Open Your Account
Complete the form below to get your promo code. Open your account online or at one of our local Financial Centers by 12/31/2024.
Complete Offer Requirements
Set up and receive qualifying monthly direct deposits totaling at least $300 each month by 2/28/2025. See details.
Get Your Bonus
If you meet the qualifying activities1 you'll receive your $200 checking bonus by 4/30/2025. Your account will need to stay open and active to receive your bonus.
Your promo code must be included when your account is opened and your email has to be the same one you included on the form.
Why your neighbors trust Hancock Whitney
For more than a century, Hancock Whitney has been dedicated to the financial well-being of Gulf South communities.
We give back to our local communities because we're committed to the future of our region.
We're more than a bank—we're a community partner focused on giving back.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the minimum amount required to open a Freestyle Checking account?
The minimum deposit required to open a Freestyle Checking account is $25.00
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How do I set up Early Pay?
Early Pay is included with all Hancock Whitney checking accounts. Simply set up direct deposit with your account, and you'll automatically get access to your paychecks up to 2 days sooner.
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Is there a monthly fee for Freestyle Checking?
The monthly service fee for Freestyle Checking is $10.00, but you can easily waive the fee if you meet any of these criteria:
- Make 1 debit or credit transaction per statement cycle
- If you are under the age of 18 or over the age of 64
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What will I need to open my account?
To open a checking account with Hancock Whitney, you will need your social-security number, a valid, government-issued ID such as a driver's license or passport, and your minimum deposit.
1 Important details and required qualifying activities for the $200 Freestyle Checking offer: Use the promo code referenced above when opening your new checking account with money not currently on deposit at Hancock Whitney Bank by the offer expiration date of 12/31/2024. Set up and receive qualifying direct deposits totaling at least $300 each month by 2/28/2025. Your account and direct deposits must remain open and active during the entire promotional period which includes up to when the bonus is paid by 4/30/2025. If you meet all requirements, we will deposit the earned bonus into your new personal checking account by 4/30/2025.
Promotion Requirements for the Freestyle Checking offer: The email given at account opening must match the email address submitted to get the offer promo code and the promo code is required to be included in the account opening. All account applications are subject to approval.
A qualifying direct deposit is a recurring electronic deposit, including a salary, pension, social security, other government benefit or other recurring, monthly income amount, made by your employer or outside agency. Transfers from one account to another do not qualify. Qualifying direct deposit does not include payments received from apps such as PayPal or Cash App, and other similar payment providers. Tax refunds and Stimulus Checks are not qualifying direct deposits. Deposits made at a financial center, via ATM, online transfer, mobile device, debit card/prepaid card number or the mail do not qualify.
The Bank may change or discontinue the offer at any time and without notice. This offer is non-transferable and cannot be combined with other offers. Only the person to whom this offer is addressed is eligible for this offer. Limit of one consumer checking-related bonus per household every 2 calendar years. Bonuses may be considered interest and may be reported on IRS Form 1099.
Freestyle Checking Account Terms and Conditions: $25 minimum opening deposit is required. Monthly service charge of $10 can be waived by the following: primary account holder under 18 or age 64 and over with valid date of birth on file, or is an eligible Priority Checking or Private Wealth Management Client, or make one or more client-initiated debit and/or credit transactions per statement cycle to waive the service charge. If your account is closed within the first 180 days after opening, a $20 service charge will be assessed and we reserve the right to deduct the bonus amount from your account’s closing balance. Please refer to the Truth in Savings Disclosure for other applicable fees and information.
2 Early Pay Terms: Early Pay grants access to eligible direct deposit payments (PPD ACH transactions $25,000 and under) made into a Hancock Whitney Checking or Savings account up to two days prior to the scheduled payment date.
Certain payroll payments may not be eligible for Early Pay. Early Pay availability is based on the timing of the payor’s payment instructions and therefore, you may not always see your direct deposits arrive early. Hancock Whitney does not guarantee early availability of these direct deposits. Early Pay eligibility may vary between pay periods, and daily/transaction limits apply. Any direct deposit not posted early will be made available to you in accordance with the payment instructions. After we have made the deposit available to you and you have withdrawn funds, you remain responsible if any deposit to your account is returned, rejected or uncollected by Hancock Whitney.
No action is needed to take advantage of Early Pay. Early Pay will be activated for all Hancock Whitney Checking and Savings accounts only.
3 Overdraft Fees Terms: NSF items created by check, in-person withdrawals or other electronic means that overdraw (OD) an account may be charged $36.00 per item. If you have opted-in to the payment of ATM and everyday debit card (POS) NSF items into overdraft, we may assess OD fees on those items as well. We waive OD fees on the following: NSF items of $5.00 or less or overdrawn balances of $10.00 or less at the end of nightly batch processing. See our Truth in Savings Disclosure and Deposit Agreement for more information. We pay overdrafts at our discretion and do not guarantee that we will always authorize payment of any transaction. For example, we typically do not pay overdrafts if your account is not in good standing. If your account is overdrawn, you must immediately bring it to a positive balance. For additional details on the Bank’s OD practices see our Standard Overdraft Services, or visit a local financial center.
4 Mobile and Online Banking, Bill Pay and Mobile Check Deposit Terms: Message and data rates may apply. Please check with your mobile service provider.
5 Visa Purchase Alerts Terms: Actual time to receive a transaction alert is dependent on wireless service and coverage within area. Message and data rates may apply. Some PIN-based debit transactions may be routed through non-Visa networks. Transactions routed through non-Visa networks will not trigger a purchase alert. For more information about Purchase Alerts, including any limitation and restrictions, go to www.hancockwhitney.com/purchase-alerts.
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