A good reason to open a checking account is that

There are many good reason and I am listing few.

Explanation:

Pay bills online Track the payment. When you pay someone, check provides a paper trail This is better than paying by card since it avoids theft It is better than even paying by cash because you are having a trail of it. It is less expensive than money order Serves as proof for filing taxes You can even get debit card by opening a checking account There are no transaction limits Paying by check is safer than paying by cash