A fresh start now can lead to a brighter future. That’s why we built our Fresh Start Checking program, to help ACU members who want to get back to square one when it comes to maintaining a bank account.
Key Features
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No Minimum Balance Requirement
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12 Month Program to Fee Free Checking
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Free Starter Checks
No Minimum Balance Requirement
12 Month Program to Fee Free Checking
Free Starter Checks
Product Details
As members of a small community, we are all friends and family, which is why it is part of our mission to help those who want to get their finances back into great shape. If you have been locked out of checking accounts in the past due to an inability to maintain minimum balances, it is time you had a fresh start. We regularly serve members who have had credit problems, been turned down by other banks, and may have a hard time making ends meet. Here’s how Fresh Start Checking works:
- $25 initial deposit required
- $7.95 monthly service fee with direct deposit ($9.95 without)
- No minimum balance requirements
- Free debit card
- Unlimited use of ACU ATMs & no ATM fees on Accel Advantage ATMs
- Free starter checks
- Access to online banking, eStatements, & member services