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Overview
Plus Checking
The AFFCU Plus Checking Account is designed for those who are looking for standard features with some added benefits. This account is designed for those who want to add some great value to their way of banking.
Requirements
- Minimum Opening Deposit: $25
- Monthly Service Fee: $5
- $0 Monthly Service Fee with Minimum Daily Balance of $750
Standard Features Include
- FREE Visa Debit Card (Signature and Pin-Based Transactions)
- FREE Online Bill Pay
- FREE CyberMAT Online Banking
- FREE AFFCU Mobile Banking App (Android and iPhone)
- FREE MAT Telephone Banking
- FREE eStatements
- Earns Interest
- Popmoney (person to person) available
- Access to nearly 30,000 Surcharge-Free CO-OP ATMs
- Access to over 5,000 Shared Branch locations (After 30 days)
DISCLOSURES :
1 Transactions that qualify for Cash Rewards will receive 12 cents cash back for every signature-based transaction made with a debit card that is five dollars or more. Not all checking accounts are eligible for Cash Rewards. The credit union reserves the right to determine if transactions processed under the Cash Rewards program are usual and customary. For transactions that are not usual and customary, they are 1) not eligible for the rewards payment and 2) may result in a loss of debit card privileges and any accrued rewards cash.
2 Courtesy Pay is not a guarantee and must be qualified for. It is not available for all checking account and limits and fees will apply.
Plus Checking Benefits Include:
$0 Monthly Service Fee with Minimum
Daily Balance of $750● Dividends Earned
● Cash Rewards1
● Two FREE Boxes of Standard Checks
Per Calendar Year● Courtesy Pay2 up to $750
● No AFFCU Foreign ATM Transaction
Fees● No AFFCU Foreign ATM Inquiry Fees
● View All Checking Accounts
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Rates
Rates Effective as of: 04-12-2021
Account Minimum Balance Dividend Rates APY* Plus Checking1 See footnote 0.05% 0.05% DISCLOSURES :
* APY = Annual Percentage Yield as of the effective date and subject to change at any time without notice.
1 Plus Checking = There is a $5.00 monthly fee associated with this account. Maintaining a minimum balance in the account of $750 during the calendar month will result in the monthly fee being waived. This account provides access to Courtesy Pay Overdraft Protection, subject to qualification with a maximum tolerance of $750 and Cash Rewards – a separate enrollment is required. This account provides two standard orders of Credit Union design checks per calendar year plus when this account is accessed at an ATM that is not affiliated with our affiliated ATM Network(s) we will not charge a fee, however the owner of the machine may charge a surcharge for using their machine. Limitations: Minimum $25.00 opening balance is required.
How can we help you succeed?
- What would you like to borrow for?
- A home
- Sounds great. We offer Mortgage Loans at great prices, as well as refinancing options.
- A vehicle
- Cool! Are you looking for a regular car, or something a little more adventurous?
- Something adventurous
- Awesome! We have low rates and long terms for all kinds of exciting vehicles, including Boats, RVs, and Motorcycles.
- A regular car is fine with me
- Sounds good! We have low rates available for both new and used
Auto Loans. We can also Refinance your current loan with another institution.
- Sounds good! We have low rates available for both new and used
- Something adventurous
- Cool! Are you looking for a regular car, or something a little more adventurous?
- An education
- Right on! We have Student Loans available through our trusted partner, Sallie Mae.
- Something else
- Sounds good! Are you more interested in a lump sum or a line of credit?
- Lump sum
- Terrific! We offer Personal Loans for any need, including weddings, vacations, and debt consolidation.
- Line of credit
- Great! We think you’ll love our Redi-Credit option. It’s a flexible line of credit, where you’ll only pay interest on what you spend.
- Lump sum
- Sounds good! Are you more interested in a lump sum or a line of credit?
- I’m mostly interested in a credit card
- Sounds good! Be sure to check out our Platinum Credit Card. It’s one of the best deals around, and includes plentiful rewards.
- A home
- What would you like help with?
- Accessing my accounts
- Okay, how would you like to access your accounts?
- Online
- Ok! Is this is your first time using Online Banking?
- Yes
- Sounds good. You can enroll in Online Banking right here. You’ll need your social security number and AFFCU member number.
- No
- Great. To access your account, simply click “Login” in the upper right hand corner of the page.
- Yes
- Ok! Is this is your first time using Online Banking?
- On my mobile device
- Great! First make sure you’re enrolled in online banking. Then, download our free app for iPhone or Android.
- Online
- Okay, how would you like to access your accounts?
- Opening a checking account
- Great! We have several options available, so head over to our Compare Checking Accounts page to figure out which is right for you.
- Signing up for eStatements
- Cool! If you are already signed up for and using our online banking service, all you need to do is click on the eStatements tab (in the blue menu bar) to start enrolling.
- Running my small business
- Good for you! Our partner Newtek offers a variety of services to help you manage your small business, including payrolls services, payment processing, and web design.
- Getting insurance
- Perfect, we offer discounts on auto, home and life insurance through our partner, Trustage.
- Accessing my accounts
- What would you like to save for?
- The holidays
- Nice! We think you’ll love our Christmas Club account.
- I’d like to open a savings account for my child
- Great idea! We have several Youth Savings accounts available, depending on your child’s age.
- Something else – and I’d like to earn a good interest rate
- Do you have some money saved up already?
- Yes, quite a bit
- Nice! Are you okay with leaving your money untouched for a while?
- Sure
- Great! We think you might like one of our Share Certificates. You agree to leave your money untouched for a while in exchange for a higher interest rate.
- I’d prefer to make withdrawals when I need to.
- Sounds good. Check out our Elite Checking account or Money Market account. These accounts are a little more flexible, but still get you a higher rate.
- Sure
- Nice! Are you okay with leaving your money untouched for a while?
- Not much
- No worries. Once you open a Regular Savings account, you can open secondary accounts for whatever you need, including college, rainy day funds and more.
- Yes, quite a bit
- Do you have some money saved up already?
- I’d prefer just a basic savings account
- Ok! Our Regular Savings sounds just right for you. It also secures your AFFCU membership.
- The holidays