Checking

 2 CHECKING ACCOUNT OPTIONS 

We invite you to compare the features of your current checking account to the value offered by our 5+ 5 Ultimate Rewards Checking.


Do This Each MonthEarn Ultimate Rewards
No Monthly Maintenance Fee
$5.00 Monthly Maintenance Fee (waived if under 18 or 70+)
Set-up and receive direct deposit
WAIVED $5.00 MONTHLY MAINTENANCE FEE
No Dividends
Account Earns Dividends
Automatic payment authorized and processed
Earn higher dividend on first $5,000 balance
Fully Managed ID Theft Recovery
Enroll and receive eStatements
Earn 50% off wire service fee
FREE Bonus (50) pack of standard checks with paid check order (1 per year)
Make (10) debit card transactions
Receive (1) debit card replacement FREE per year (upon request)
FREE Cashier's Checks (2 per month)
Refunded ATM fees at month-end when exceeding the monthly limit of 8 (unlimited)
Access ID Monitoring Services & Alerts*
Mobile Phone Coverage**

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Learn more about each of our Checking Account options below.


Your 5 + 5 Ultimate Rewards Checking Account will earn dividends and include the following services:

  • Fully Managed Identity Theft Recovery covering all types of identity theft for you and your qualified family members
  • Free bonus 50 pack of generic checks with paid check order (1 per year)
  • Free cashier’s checks (2 per month)
  • Access to ID Monitoring Services with Alerts (nxgPROTECT)*:
    • Credit Monitoring – provides alerts for credit inquiries, new credit lines, address changes, and more.
    • Credit Score – tracked on a timeline so you can see unexpected changes that might indicate identity theft
    • Dark Web Monitoring – alerts you if your personal information has been compromised on the Dark Web
  • Mobile Phone Coverage (nxgMOBILE)** — provides insurance coverage up to $500 minus a $50 deductible for your device’s repairs or replacement due to accidental damage, mechanical failure, or theft

To learn more about your new identity protection services and mobile phone coverage, visit https://educacurewards.nxgstrategies.com/.

Earn Additional Ultimate Rewards

Do this monthly: To receive the additional rewards offered by Ultimate Rewards Checking, you must meet the following qualifications during each monthly statement cycle:

  • Set up and receive one direct deposit
  • Authorize and receive one automatic payment from your checking account (i.e. ACH or Bill Payer 24)
  • Enroll and receive Electronic Statements (valid e-mail address is required)
  • Make a minimum of 10 debit card purchases with the Debit Card. (This card provides all the features of our ATM Card; but can make purchases of goods and services at any merchant who accepts MasterCard).

If you do not meet all of the qualifications during a monthly statement cycle, your Ultimate Rewards Checking account will still earn the declared dividend rate, instead of the higher dividend rate. Remember, you have the opportunity to qualify for the Ultimate Rewards each monthly statement cycle.

Earn the following additional rewards by meeting all the qualifications during a monthly statement cycle:

  • Waived $5.00 monthly maintenance fee
  • Refunded ATM fees at month-end when exceeding the basic free 8 ATM transactions. (unlimited)
  • Free debit card replacement (1 per year upon request)
  • Earn 50% off of wire service fee
  • Earn higher dividend for balances up to $5,000

*MONITORING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THE PRIMARY ACCOUNT HOLDER ON AN ENTITLED BASIS AND REQUIRE CONSUMER ACTIVATION. For additional details about the services, including terms, conditions, and limitations, please visit https://educacurewards.nxgstrategies.com/

** Certain terms, conditions, and limitations apply to Mobile Phone Coverage, so it is important that you carefully review the “Electronic Device Protection Policy Summary – Terms and Conditions” at https://educacurewards.nxgstrategies.com/.

 


Basic Checking provides features without dividends or monthly maintenance fee. No minimum balance.

Other services available:

It’s easy and convenient to deposit money into your checking account using DIRECT DEPOSIT, PAYROLL DEDUCTION, DEBIT CARD, or through SHARED BRANCHING.

Don’t delay, open your Educational Community Alliance Credit Union Checking today!

Already have an Educational Community Alliance Credit Union Checking account? Order checks here!

 

*To earn the ultimate rewards during the statement cycle and have $5.00 monthly maintenance fee waived, you must complete 10 signature-based debit card purchases with your EducaCU Mastercard Debit Card; receive your statement electronically; authorize and receive one automatic payment from your checking account and set-up and receive one direct deposit into your account. If all account requirements are not met during the statement cycle, a $5.00 maintenance fee will be assessed to the account for that statement cycle. The statement cycle begins on the first calendar day of the month and ends on the last calendar day of the month. See Account Agreement for full disclosures. The Credit Union and all accounts are federally insured by the NCUA up to $250,000 per account. Membership eligibility required. **MONITORING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THE PRIMARY ACCOUNT HOLDER ON AN ENTITLED BASIS AND REQUIRE CONSUMER ACTIVATION. For additional details about the services, including terms, conditions, and limitations, please visit educacu.nxgstrategies.com. ***Certain terms, conditions, and limitations apply to Mobile Phone Coverage, so it is important that you carefully review the “Electronic Device Protection Policy Summary – Terms and Conditions” at educacu.nxgstrategies.com. **** $5 dollar minimum opening deposit to be made to eligible Bucks for Buckeye after 5+5 Ultimate Rewards Checking account is opened. Separate signed Member Participation Agreement/Bucks for Buckeyes Savings Account Truth-in-Savings Disclosure required.