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Find the account that best fits your needs.
Smart checking starts here
Choosing the right checking account is easy at Redwood Credit Union. Explore our three most popular options to compare the features, benefits, and requirements to find the one that fits your lifestyle.
Free Checking
Best for
Budget-conscious individuals who want a straightforward, fee-free checking account with all the everyday features.
No monthly fees
No minimum balance
Overdraft protection options
Benefits Checking
Best for
Anyone looking for everyday checking enhanced with built-in protection, security, and savings.
ID theft protection
Telehealth services
Cell phone protection and more
Direct Access Checking
Best for
Those looking for financial stability with an account that prevents overdrafts and encourages smart money habits.
No monthly fees
Built-in spending safeguards
No overdraft charges
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Free Checking | Benefits Checking | Direct Access Checking | |
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Monthly fee |
$0 |
$7 |
$0 |
Minimum balance |
$0 |
$25 to open |
$0 |
Check writing |
True |
True |
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Visa® debit card |
True |
True |
True |
Free nationwide ATM access |
True |
True |
True |
Other ATM fee reimbursement1 |
True |
True |
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Overdraft options |
True |
True |
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ID theft protection2 |
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True |
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Credit monitoring3 |
|
True |
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Telehealth services4 |
|
True |
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Cell phone protection5 |
|
True |
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Roadside assistance5 |
|
True |
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Travel & leisure discounts |
|
True |
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BankOn Certified |
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True |
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Good to know
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No dividends
These checking accounts don’t earn dividends. The best way to earn dividends while keeping access to your funds is with an RCU money market account.
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$5 deposit in a savings account required
You must deposit $5 in a regular savings (share) account to open an RCU checking account.
Additional features
All RCU checking accounts come with unique capabilities and savings tools allowing you to customize the way you manage and save your money.

Early Pay
With direct deposit at RCU, you’ll get access to your hard-earned money up to two days sooner.6

Simple Save
Set a custom amount from each deposit to move automatically into your savings.7

Round Up & Save
We round up your debit card purchases and put the spare change to your savings—automatically.

Automatic Savings
Set up recurring automatic transfers in the amount and frequency you choose.
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1First two non-RCU ATM fees reimbursed with active checking; first four non-RCU ATM fees reimbursed with active checking and active RCU loan or credit card. Active checking is defined as a checking account having 3 or more transactions per month (excluding telephone teller, fee or dividend posting transactions). RCU loan or credit card with at least 1 transaction or payment in the prior month. Direct Access checking accounts are ineligible for ATM fee reimbursements. ATMs with fees over $10, at casino/gambling locations, and outside the U.S. are excluded from reimbursement.
2Benefits are available to personal checking accounts and the primary accountholder and joint accountholder(s) subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Benefits Checking Terms of Service and Guide to Benefits and/or applicable insurance documents. Minimum balance required to open a Benefits Checking Account is $25.00. Benefits may require additional authentication, registration, and/or activation within RCU’s Digital Banking platform. Certain restrictions may apply.
3Credit Score is a VantageScore 3.0 based on single bureau credit data. Third parties may use a different VantageScore or a different type of credit score to assess your creditworthiness. Once you have activated credit file monitoring, you may request your credit score. Once you have done so, you will have access to an updated score monthly.
4Available for the account holder and their spouse/domestic partner and up to six (6) dependent children age 2 and older. This is not insurance.
5The descriptions herein are summaries only and do not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the Benefits described. Please refer to the actual Guide to Benefit and/or insurance documents for complete details of coverage and exclusions. Coverage is provided through the company named in the Guide to Benefit or on the certificate of insurance. Insurance Products are not insured by the NCUA/FDIC or any Federal Government Agency; not a deposit of or guaranteed by the credit union or any credit union affiliate.
6Early Pay may provide access to eligible direct deposits up to two days before the pay day established by the income provider. Direct deposit must be established by the Member and approved by Member’s income provider. Eligible deposits include payroll, government or state benefits and pensions, and military pay. Person to person payments, international payments, business corporate credits, or other payment types are not eligible. Service is provided solely as a Member benefit and is not guaranteed. Certain restrictions may apply.
7Simple Save is an optional service for consumer accounts only. Certain restrictions may apply.
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PPP Forgiveness Application Deadline
Congress passed The Economic Aid Act which changed the deferment period from 6 months post covered period to 10 months post covered period. For example, if your covered period ended June 30, 2021, under the new guidelines the earliest your first loan payment wouldn’t be due until April 2022, and you have until then to request forgiveness. Please use the following calculation to help you identify when your forgiveness will be due:
- PPP borrowers may select a covered period anywhere from 8 weeks to 24 weeks.
- RCU is automatically calculating your loan due date based on a 24-week covered period, if you intend on using a shorter covered period please inform us immediately as this will impact your due date.
- Your correct deadline will be reflected in your online banking account.
If all or part of your PPP loan is not forgiven, your first loan payment will be due the first of the following month after a decision is made by the SBA.
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