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Checking Accounts

Personal Checking

Both checks and a debit card are available with our personal checking account, which comes with these features:

  • No minimum deposit to open an account
  • Unlimited ATM and in-branch withdrawals
  • Low monthly fee of $5 (see below for ways to waive the fee)

Personal checking account is for individuals.

Account offerings for small businesses and nonprofit organizations are featured on our business accounts page.

Benefits

  • Competitive interest rates
  • Deposits insured up to $250,000 by NCUA
  • Surcharge-free access with the Self-Help CU debit card (when using participating ATMs)
  • Online banking and Bill Pay
  • Mobile banking (with check deposit) and Bill Pay
  • Free starter checks (up to 12) at account opening
  • Do-it-yourself check reorders

How to Avoid the $5 Monthly Fee

  • Be 65 years of age or older
  • Be 24 years of age or younger
  • Have monthly combined direct deposit(s) of $500 or more into one or more Self-Help CU accounts
  • Maintain an average daily balance of $2,500 or more across all of your Self-Help CU accounts (checking, savings, certificates, etc.)