How to say, I would like to open a checking account?

Question:

I do not speak any Japanese yet but need to open a bank account here. Please tell me how to say that as well as any other phrases that would help. Thanks.

Answer:

Many of major bank branches have at least some people who speak English because they are offering foreign exchange service. So it's better to find a branch like that rather than asking phrases here.

Addition:
@Real Answer
Most Japanese banks have checking account. It's 当座預金 in Japanese. But it's mainly used by corporations in Japan. 99% of individuals do not use it. I have never used it, either.

It's the same for check. 99% of individuals in Japan do not use checks. But it's not the same for corporation level.

This is a dictionary page of financial terms. And this page is talking about checking account. You can read the phrase "checking account" even if your browser does not support Japanese language (I don't know if your browser does.).
http://m-words.jp/w/E5BD93E5BAA7E9A090E9…