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Senior Checking (55+)
Don’t worry about paying fees or monthly charges and get ready to earn dividends.
Young Adult Checking (18-24)
This free checking account designed for students has no fees or minimum balance requirements.
Direct Access Checking
Discover worry-free spending and no overdraft fees with this free, low-maintenance account.
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| Feature | Free Checking | Dividend Checking | Senior Checking (55+) | Young Adult Checking (18-24) | Direct Access Checking (16-26) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Monthly fee |
$0 |
$3 if min. balance not met |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
|
Minimum balance |
$0 |
$500 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
|
Dividends2 |
0% APY |
Up to 0.15% APY |
Up to 0.15% APY |
0% APY |
0% APY |
|
Check writing |
True |
True |
True (includes free checks3) |
True |
|
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Visa® debit card |
True |
True |
True |
True |
True |
|
Debit rewards |
True |
True |
True |
True |
|
| Overdraft options |
True |
True |
True |
True |
(transactions will decline if insufficient funds) |
|
Free nationwide ATM access |
True |
True |
True |
True |
True |
|
Other ATM fee reimbursement4 |
True |
True |
True |
True |
|
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BankOn Certified |
|
|
|
|
True |
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1Debit rewards available for personal accounts only. Business accounts are not eligible for debit rewards. Signature-based transactions only.
2Rates are effective April 20, 2024 and are subject to change without notice. APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Fees may reduce earnings.
3No fee for check orders for RCU corporate image checks on Senior Checking accounts only.
4First 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 = at least one transaction or payment in prior month. (Up to $10 per transaction, casino/gambling and ATMs outside U.S. excluded from reimbursement).
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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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