What is Charles Schwab Corporation's checking accounts?

Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) reported checking accounts of $17.03B in Q1 2026.

What does checking accounts mean?

The total amount of money held by customers in checking accounts that can be withdrawn at any time.

Checking accounts

Charles Schwab Corporation Checking accounts increased by 3.4% to $17.03B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionOther

CategoryLiquidity

SignalHigher is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ4 2025

Last reportedQ1 2026May 8, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates strong liquidity and a lower cost of funding, while a decrease may signal competitive pressure or shifting customer liquidity preferences.

Detailed definition

This represents the total balance of customer funds held in checking accounts that are payable on demand without prior n...

Peer comparison

Major retail banks prioritize this metric as a core measure of deposit base stability and funding cost advantage.

Metric ID: other_demand_deposit_accounts

Historical Data

2 periods

	Q4 '25	Q1 '26
Value	$16.47B	$17.03B
QoQ Change	—	+3.4%

Range$16.47B – $17.03B

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charles Schwab Corporation's checking accounts?: Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) reported checking accounts of $17.03B in Q1 2026.
What does checking accounts mean?: The total amount of money held by customers in checking accounts that can be withdrawn at any time.