- Earn 3.30% APY–now on balances up to $20,000!
- FREE ATMs anywhere worldwide
- Cutting-edge online and mobile banking
- No minimum balance
- No monthly service fees
Enjoy 3.30% APY on your balance up to $20,000. That’s more than money market rates or the highest yielding certificates!
- 500 bonus ScoreCard points
- FREE ATMs anywhere worldwide
- Cutting-edge online and mobile banking
- No minimum balance
- No monthly service fee
Earn reward points every month and with every qualifying purchase. Redeem them for name-brand merchandise, travel, and more!
Monthly Requirements
15+ debit card purchases
1+ direct deposit into the account
1+ online or mobile banking login
Receive electronic statements
Enjoy the convenience of eStatements for free! Click here to enroll or learn more.
Since 1976, Habitat has helped 9.8 million people find stability and independence through safe, decent, and affordable shelter.
For every Platinum Rewards or Vertical Checking account opened, ETFCU will make a donation to Habitat for Humanity.
Track your checking rewards progress
We make it easy to qualify. Just log in to ETFCU online banking or ETFCU Mobile to track your progress for the month. Plus, track multiple checking account qualifications with the drop down arrow on the top right.
ETFCU products, services, and member satisfaction are recognized by Forbes within their inaugural list of Best-In-State Banks and Credit Unions.
Only Vertical Checking and Platinum Rewards Checking offer all of these exciting benefits:
Great Rates and Rewards
Free ATMs Anywhere
No Minimum Balance
No Monthly Service Fee
Cutting-Edge
Account Access
Plus, receive a rate discount on your next auto, mortgage, or personal loan!
Checking Rates
Checking Rates
Rates accurate as of August 22, 2019| Types | Minimum to Open | # of Debit Transactions | Dividend | APY^ | Min Bal to Earn Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical Checking* | $25 | 15+ | 3.25% | 3.30% | N/A |
| Platinum Rewards Checking** | $25 | 15+ | 0.005% | 0.005% | $500 |
| Business Dividend Checking | $100 | N/A | 0.05% | 0.05% | $1,000 |
| Classic Checking | $25 | N/A | 0.05% | 0.05% | $500 |
| Classic Debit Checking | $25 | N/A | 0.05% | 0.05% | $500 |
| Health Savings Checking | N/A | N/A | 1.84% | 1.86% | $500 |
| Investor Checking | $25 | N/A | tiered dividends based on account balance | ||
| $1,000 - $9,999 | - | - | 0.15% | 0.15% | $1,000 |
| $10,000 - $24,999 | - | - | 0.20% | 0.20% | $10,000 |
| $25,000 - $49,999 | - | - | 0.35% | 0.35% | $25,000 |
| $50,000 or more | - | - | 0.50% | 0.50% | $50,000 |
Other Checking Account Options
CLASSIC DEBIT CHECKING
Classic Debit Checking is a free checking account that offers the convenience of a debit card.
CLASSIC CHECKING
This account offers the basic benefits of a free ETFCU checking account without a debit card.
INVESTOR CHECKING
Investor Checking is a free account that offers earnings based on current ETFCU money market rates and tiers.
EARN MORE WITH A CHECKING ACCOUNT FROM ETFCU
You don’t have to be a teacher to take advantage of our services.
Simply open your account online today to get started.
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1Debit card purchases, online and mobile banking logins, and eStatement enrollment calculated by post date. ATM transactions do not qualify as debit card purchases. Must meet account requirements to receive ATM fee reimbursement. Annual Percentage Yield accurate as of 07/01/2019. Rate subject to change. Fees or other conditions could reduce earnings on the account. Applicable on balances up to $20,000. Dividends not paid on balances over $20,000. 3.30% APY dividend or 500 ScoreCard bonus points will not be paid if all services are not used or if fewer than 15 debit purchases post in the month. ScoreCard points are not rewarded on purchases from Vertical Checking. To help you balance your checkbook, click here to open a check reconciliation form along with error resolution notification information. ATM fee reimbursement limited to $15 per account per month.