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Members 1st Community CU Free Checking
in Checking Accounts from Members First Community Credit Union · Insured by NCUA
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Members 1st Community CU Free Checking

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APY (Annual Percentage Yield) 1.005%
Monthly Fee $0
Minimum Balance to Avoid Monthly Fee Starting at $0

Members 1st Community CU Free Checking Review

Members 1st Community CU Free Checking is offered by Members First Community Credit Union, a credit union founded in 1954 and based in Quincy, IL. Members 1st Community CU Free Checking are available in 1 state across the USA.

Key Takeaways

  • Very high annual percentage yield (APY). This account offers an annual percentage yield of up to 1.005%, which is much higher than the average for a checking account. However, you must keep a minimum balance of $0.01.
  • $0 monthly fee. This account does not charge any monthly account fees.
  • Bill pay. Pay your bills to practically anyone in the United States through Members First Community Credit Union.

Members 1st Community CU Free Checking Pros & Cons

Pros Cons
  • High variable APY.
  • Insured by NCUA.
  • Access to physical branches.
  • Free debit card and the option to lock/unlock the card if lost or stolen
  • No signup bonus.
  • Does not provide access to a nationwide ATM network.
  • Only available in one state.

Members 1st Community CU Free Checking FAQ

Are checking accounts from Members First Community Credit Union federally insured?

Yes, your checking accounts are insured up to $250,000 per share owner for each account ownership category. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a federal agency, administers the insurance fund and regulates federally insured credit unions. The fund is backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

What APY does Members 1st Community CU Free Checking offer?

Members 1st Community CU Free Checking Rates & Terms
Description
APY (Annual Percentage Yield) 1.005%

Members 1st Community CU Free Checking offers an APY of 1.005% (APY stands for annual percentage yield, rates may change). This is higher than the typical APY for online-only checking accounts, which is around 1% APY. However, to earn interest account holders must keep an average beginning day balance of $0.01.

What are the account minimums for Members 1st Community CU Free Checking?

Members 1st Community CU Free Checking requires a minimum initial deposit of $50 to open an account.

Members 1st Community CU Free Checking Minimums
Description
Minimum Opening Deposit Starting at $50
Minimum Balance to Avoid Monthly Fee Starting at $0
Minimum Balance to Earn APY $0.01

What fees does Members 1st Community CU Free Checking charge?

The good news is that this account does not have a monthly Service Charge.

Members 1st Community CU Free Checking Fees
Description
Monthly Fee $0
ATM Fee: In-Network $0
ATM Fee: Out-of-Network Starting at $0
Stop Payment Fee $15
Online Bill Pay Fee $0

What features and perks does Members 1st Community CU Free Checking offer?

This account includes the following features:

  • Fraud monitoring - Members 1st Community CU Free Checking monitors transactions for potentially unauthorized activity, such as when a debit card is unexpectedly used in a different location or you make a sudden string of costly purchases.
  • Online Bill Pay - Online Bill Pay allows you to pay bills easily from your account.
  • Mobile Banking Services - Members 1st Community CU Free Checking allows you to manage your money online or with a mobile app. This includes depositing checks in your account with a mobile app on your smartphone.

What is the customer support email for Members 1st Community CU Free Checking?

The customer support email for Members 1st Community CU Free Checking is mfccu@membersfirstccu.com .

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Message From Members 1st Community CU Free Checking

If you’re wondering what it’s like to bank with Members First, just take a look at our free checking account. Our checking accounts are about more than just being a credit union member; they are about being free to bank exactly how you want. No Minimum balance requirement, No monthly service fees, Courtesy Pay Available, Visa Debit/ATM cards available.

Availability

  Available in 1 state
Illinois
Availabile in all of Illinois

Feature Breakdown

Minimum Opening Deposit Starting at $50
Minimum Balance to Avoid Monthly Fee Starting at $0
Minimum Balance to Earn APY $0.01
Monthly Fee $0
ATM Fee: In-Network $0
ATM Fee: Out-of-Network Starting at $0
Stop Payment Fee $15
Online Bill Pay Fee $0
Immigration Status Considered
  • U.S. Citizen
  • U.S. Permanent Resident
Verification Documents Required
  • Driver License (or other photo ID)
  • Proof of Identity
  • Government Issued Photo ID
  • Social Security Number
Account Features
  • Free Bill Pay
  • Mobile Check Deposit
  • No Monthly Maintenance Fee
  • Interest Bearing Account
  • Mobile Banking
  • Fraud Monitoring
  • Debit Card Lock/Unlock
  • Fraud Protection
  • Debit Card
  • Insured by NCUA
  • Branch Access
APY (Annual Percentage Yield) 1.005%

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