Checking accounts that give you more
Earn 3% cash back1 on purchases with CashBack Checking
OR Earn up to 5.00% APY2 on balances with RewardChecking
OR Earn up to 5.00% APY2 on balances with RewardChecking
Access to 30,000+ free ATMs
No monthly maintenance fee
Get reimbursed for other banks' ATM fees (up to $20/mo)3
Qualifying for cash back or higher interest is a breeze. All you need is:
- 12 Debit Card purchases during each monthly cycle
- One direct deposit, Bill Pay, or ACH payment
- Enrollment in free eStatements
Which checking account is right for you?
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No monthly maintenance fees | ✓ | ✓ |
No minimum balance requirement | ✓ | ✓ |
Built-in rewards | Up to 3% cash back on qualifying monthly debit card purchases2 | Earn 5.00% APY on up to $10,000 in qualifying balances2 |
Reimbursement of some ATM fees at non-MECU ATMs3 | ✓ | ✓ |
Higher relationship rates on RealSaver account | ✓ | ✓ |
2024 Cycle Date for CashBack and RewardChecking Accounts
- August 30 - September 27
- September 28 - October 30
- October 31 - November 27
- November 28 - December 30
- December 31, 2024 - January 30, 2025
- January 31 - February 27
- February 28 - March 28
- March 29 - April 29
Disclosures
1 Information valid for new consumer RewardChecking and CashBack Checking accounts. Business and Fiduciary accounts are not eligible for this offer. Minimum to open account is $25. Information accurate as of September 18, 2024, and subject to change without notice. Each cycle, complete the following qualifying activities: 1) perform at least 1: direct deposit, BillPay, or ACH transaction to the checking account; 2) complete 12 or more debit card purchases; and 3) enroll in paperless eStatements. A qualifying direct deposit is the member’s salary, pension, Social Security, or other regular monthly income, electronically deposited through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) by your employer or third party. All required transactions must post and clear the account during the Qualification Cycle in order to qualify for the account’s rewards. Account transactions and activities may take one or more days to post and settle to the account. Intra-bank transfers do not count as qualifying ACH transactions. Transactions posted after a specific cycle’s qualifying period may be counted toward the subsequent cycle’s totals. “Qualification Cycle” dates are outlined on mecu.com.2Annual Percentage Yield (APY) for RewardChecking: if qualifications are met each Qualification Cycle, balances up to $10,000 receive APY of 5.00% and the portion of balance $10,000 and over earns 0.20% APY, resulting in a blended APY between 0.20% - 5.00%, depending on the balance. If qualifications are not met, all balances earn 0.05% APY for that cycle.
CashBack Checking Reward Information: if qualifications are met each Qualification Cycle, you will receive 3% cash back on up to a total of $250.00 debit card purchases that post and settle to the account during that cycle period. A maximum of $7.50 cash back may be earned per Qualification Cycle. Reimbursements up to $20 for nationwide ATM withdrawal fees incurred during the Qualification Cycle in which you qualified. This is applicable to checking accounts only. When RewardChecking or CashBack Checking qualifications are not met, ATM withdrawal fees are not refunded. Rates and rewards are variable and may change after the account is opened. Fees may reduce earnings. This offer is subject to change and may be discontinued at any time without prior notice. MECU membership eligibility required.
3Reimbursements up to $20 for nationwide ATM withdrawal fees incurred during the Qualification Cycle in which you qualified. This is applicable to checking accounts only. When RewardChecking or CashBack Checking qualifications are not met, ATM withdrawal fees are not refunded. Rates and rewards are variable and may change after the account is opened. Fees may reduce earnings. This offer is subject to change and may be discontinued at any time without prior notice. MECU membership eligibility required.