Checking Account Rates

Current as of December 1, 2024
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Affinity Premier Checking†*

$0.00 - $4,999.99

Dividend Rate
0.00%
APY
0.00%

$5,000.00 -$14,999.99

Dividend Rate
0.25%
APY
0.25%

$15,000.00 - $24,999.99

Dividend Rate
.50%
APY
.50%

$25,000.00 - $34,999.99

Dividend Rate
.75%
APY
.75%

$35,000.00+

Dividend Rate
0.01%
APY
0.01%

Affinity Plus Checking††*

$0 - $25,000

Dividend Rate
1.00%
APY
1.00%

$25,000.01+

Dividend Rate
0.00%
APY
0.00%

Affinity Basic Checking‡‡*

$0 - $1,000

Dividend Rate
2.96%
APY
3.00%

$1,000.01 - $15,000

Dividend Rate
.75%
APY
.75%

$15,000.01+

Dividend Rate
.50%
APY
.50%

Fees

Share Account Service Fees

Share Account Service Fees

Minimum Balance – In the event the primary share balance falls below the minimum of $25.00 requirement at any time during the month, a fee will be assessed upon the account reactivation. $10.00

Account fees may reduce earnings.

Share Draft (Checking) Account Service Fees

Share Draft (Checking) Account Service Fees
  • Affinity Plus Checking Monthly Service Charge. $7.00
  • Opportunity Checking Monthly Service Charge without Direct Deposit. $10.95
  • Opportunity Checking Monthly Service Charge when you have Direct Deposit of your entire payroll, pension, or social security check (at least $500 per month) to your checking account. $8.95
  • Community Checking Monthly Service Charge. Available through Certified Counseling Agencies. $3.99
  • Returned Item Fee – All Checking Account Programs. $30.00
  • Overdraft Fee. Per occurrence. Created by check, in-person withdrawal, ATM withdrawal, or other electronic means. $30.00
  • Transfer Fee. From any share account to cover an overdraft. $5.00
  • Checking Account Re-Open Fee. Re-opening a previously active checking account. $10.00
  • Checking Account Closure Fee. With outstanding items. $5.00
  • Checking Account Closure Fee. Initiated by Credit Union. $25.00
  • Stop payment Fee. Per Order. Valid for 6 months or until canceled. $25.00
  • Check Orders. Price varies
  • Temporary Check Fee. Per sheet (or every 4 checks). First sheet on a new share draft account is free. $5.00

Account fees may reduce earnings.

Electronic Service Fees

ELECTRONIC SERVICE FEES
  • Debit/Check Card Replacement Fee. $5.00
  • Debit/Check Card Replacement. (Member Request – rush status) $50.00
  • Non-Credit Union Owned ATM Withdrawal Fee. Per withdrawal. Affinity Checking, Opportunity Checking and Teen Checking members receive 10 free monthly. $1.00
  • Non-Credit Union Owned ATM Withdrawal Fee. Per withdrawal. Share/Savings Account and Business Checking. $1.00
  • Returned Item Fee. Per occurrence. $30.00
  • ACH Revocation Fee. Permanently stop an ACH pre-authorized item. $25.00
  • ACH and Bill Payment One Time Stop Payment Fee. $25.00
  • Money Wire Service. Outgoing – Financial Institution to Financial Institution. $20.00
  • Paper Statement Fee. Per statement cycle. $3.00
  • Paper Statement Fee. Per statement cycle. Community Checking Only. $2.00

Account fees may reduce earnings.

Other Service Fees

Other Service Fees
  • Car Fax. Per report. $20.00
  • Account Reconciliation/Research Fee. $25.00 per hour. $25.00
  • Credit Union Check Purchase Fee. Fee waived if payable to member only, or if issued for $1,000.00 or more. $5.00
  • Non-Member Credit Union Check Purchase Fee. $3,000 Maximum. Cash Purchase Only. $10.00
  • Money Order Purchase Fee. Money Order valid for 3 months. $3.00
  • Credit Union/Money Order Stop Payment Fee. Valid for 6 months or until canceled per order. $25.00
  • Dormant Account Fee. Monthly fee on dormant accounts; no account activity for over 1 year. $15.00
  • Account Ownership Modification Fee. Per occurrence. $20.00
  • Loan Modification Fee. Per occurrence. $25.00
  • Skip-A-Payment Fee. $30.00
  • Legal Action Fee.  Processing for garnishments, levies and all other legal actions served. Per item. $50.00
  • Returned Mail Fee. Per month. $9.95
  • Facsimile (fax). Per page, local. $1.00
  • Locator Fee. Research work for locating membership. Per occurrence. $15.00
  • Notary Fee. (Fee $10 for Non-Members per sealed page) No Fee
  • Pay by Phone Fee. $15.00
  • Loan Pay – Online Services (not bill pay) $10.00
  • Loan Pay (recurring) $5.00
  • Safe Deposit Box Fees. Various sizes. Price varies
  • Custom Image Debit/Credit Card. $15.00
  • Coin Machine Fees. Waived for Tree Fort 15% Service Charge
  • Account Closed within 3 months of opening. $15.00
  • ID Safe Choice. Per month. (Optional Protection) $3.95

Account fees may reduce earnings.

Consumer Account Disclosure: The terms applicable to your Deposit Accounts at ACU are provided in a separate Truth–in-Savings Disclosure. Fees may reduce earnings. See Fee Schedule.

†* APY= Annual Percentage Yield accurate as of 02/01/2023. Limited to one Affinity Premier Checking account per primary account holder. Only consumer accounts in good standing are eligible. Rates are subject to change. Fees may reduce earnings on the account. Balances $35,000.00+ earn the Regular Share Rate. To earn dividends, you must have direct deposit of at least $500 or more per month. If qualifications are not met, all balances earn 0.00% APY. Balances $5,000.00 to $14,999.99 earn 0.25% APY. Balances $15,000.00 to $24,999.99 earn 0.50% APY. Balances $25,000.00 to $34,999.99 earn 0.75% APY. Regular Share Savings with a minimum deposit of $25 is required. Accounts that do not satisfy the requirements of the account will still receive the identity theft insurance. Identity theft expense reimbursement insurance is underwritten by Lyndon Southern Insurance Company, a member of the Fortegra family of companies.

††* APY= Annual Percentage Yield accurate as of 02/01/2023. Limited to one Affinity Plus Checking account per primary account holder. Only consumer accounts in good standing are eligible. Fees may reduce earnings on the account. Rates are subject to change. Balances over $25,000 do not earn dividends on the portion of the balance over $25,000. The advertised Affinity Plus APY is based on compounding dividends. Regular Share Savings with a minimum deposit of $25 is required. Account receives identity theft coverage, cell phone repair coverage, 10 cents cash back for every debit card purchase over $5.00, and ATM fee reimbursement up to $10.00 per month. To earn dividends, receive ATM fee reimbursement, and 10 cents cash back, you must have eStatements, 15 POS transactions over $5.00 post and settle during the monthly statement period, and log into ACU Online or ACU Mobile App at least once per month. If qualifications are not met, all balances earn 0.00% APY. Qualifications do not have to be met to receive cell phone and identity theft insurance. Your wireless carrier may charge a data or text messaging fee. Please check with your provider. The qualification cycle is not the same as your monthly statement cycle. The Qualification Cycle is defined as the first calendar day of the month through the last calendar day of the month (example: March 1–March 31). Transactions may take one or more banking days from the date the transaction was made to post to and settle in the account. ATM-processed withdrawals do not count as qualifying debit card transactions. Accounts that do not satisfy the requirements of the account will still receive the insurance products and will be eligible for benefits in the following month. Identity theft expense reimbursement insurance is underwritten by Lyndon Southern Insurance Company, a member of the Fortegra family of companies. For questions about mobile claims please call Worth Ave Group at 877-210-7401. To redeem your monthly ATM fees, please contact the Member Contact Center at 253-964-3113.

‡‡* APY=Annual Percentage Yield accurate as of 02/01/2023. Limited to one Affinity Basic Checking account per primary account holder. Fees may reduce earnings. Rates are subject to change. See Fee Schedule. 3.00% APY applies to balances up to $1,000.00. Balances $1,000.01 to $15,000.00 earn 0.75% APY. Balances over $15,000.01 earn 0.50% APY. Regular Share Savings with a minimum deposit of $25 is required. To earn dividends, you must have direct deposit of at least $500 per month, 10 POS transactions, $15,000.00 in combined loans and/or deposits and enroll in E-Statements. The qualification cycle is not the same as your monthly statement cycle. The Qualification Cycle is defined as the first calendar day of the month through the last calendar day of the month (example: March 1–March 31). Transactions may take one or more banking days from the date the transaction was made to post to and settle in the account. ATM-processed withdrawals do not count as qualifying debit card transactions.