The MECU Switch Kit is a free and easy way of moving your checking account from another financial institution to MECU.

Before you use the Switch Kit, you should have already opened your MECU checking account.

To open a MECU checking account click here. Only $25.00 initial deposit to open with no ongoing minimum balance required. Here you will find instructions on how to open your new checking account online or through the mail.

After your new MECU checking account is opened, the MECU switch kit will help you to...

• Transfer any Direct Deposit* into your MECU checking account
• Change any automatic payments, (which came out of your old checking account at another financial institution) to now come out of your new MECU checking account.

*An important note about changing Direct Deposit. If you work for or are retired from any of the agencies below, you should print and fill out their required Direct Deposit Form and mail it to the appropriate agency along with your switch kit documents.

• Baltimore City Public School System
• City of Baltimore employees, retired or contract employees
• Federal government payroll including, social security and active/retired military
• The State of Maryland employees, contract employees and employees of the University of Maryland system
• The State of Maryland retired employees

To use MECU's free Switch Kit...Click here