Free Checking


Free Checking is a great option for people who want a basic account with no monthly maintenance fees. This account does not earn dividends.

*Wireless carrier text or data fees may apply.
**Must be 18 years of age or older.

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Premium CheckingSM


This dividend-earning account is ideal if you routinely keep a minimum daily balance of $1,000 or more in your checking account. This account maximizes your dividend-earning potential while providing convenient access to your funds, including unlimited withdrawals and deposits.

*Wireless carrier text or data fees may apply
**Must be 18 years of age or older.
***Fees could reduce earnings

All third-party companies, products, and service names are for identification purposes only. All service marks, trademarks, and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

 

$1,000.00-$9,999.99

Dividend Rate
APY*
0.05%
0.05%

$10,000.00-$49,999.99

Dividend Rate
APY*
0.05%
0.05%

$50,000.00-$99,999.99

Dividend Rate
APY*
0.10%
0.10%

$100,000.00+

Dividend Rate
APY*
0.15%
0.15%

*Dividends are compounded monthly. The dividend rate and Annual Percentage Yield (APY) accurate as of 09/07/2024. Fees may reduce earnings. The dividend rate and APY may change at any time. Rates are variable and rates may change after the account is opened. Fees may reduce earnings. A minimum daily balance of $1,000 is required in the account each day to obtain the APY. Minimum opening deposit is $25. 

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Freedom CheckingSM


Golden 1 Freedom CheckingSM is a free account that can help students ages 16 and 17 manage their money independently. To be eligible for this free account, students must maintain a B grade average or higher. Once the teen turns 18, the account converts to a Free Checking account. This account does not earn dividends.

* Wireless carrier text or data fees may apply.

All third-party companies, products, and service names are for identification purposes only. All service marks, trademarks, and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Student Checking


Start your life-long financial journey with a free checking account that helps you easily track your money – so you can stay focused on achieving your academic goals.

Student Checking is Bank On Certified. The Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund’s national Bank On platform supports local coalition and financial institution efforts to connect consumers to safe, affordable bank accounts.

*You must keep a minimum of $1 in a Regular Savings account to maintain membership. See Fee Schedule for more information.

Applicants under age 16 must have a parent or legal guardian as a joint owner.  Applicants ages 16 and 17 may open an account without a joint owner (individual accounts for ages 16 and 17 must be opened in branch).  Accounts with owners ages 16-17 without adults will not have access to Zelle, external transfer service, and Bill Pay.  Individual applicants ages 16 and 17 and all applicants age 18 and over must affirm attendance at a high school, college, university, or trade school.  This account does not earn dividends.

1Wireless carrier text or data fees may apply. Must be 18 years of age or older for Mobile Deposits.

2Golden 1 provides Zero Liability Protection for unauthorized transactions on your card. To be covered the cardholder must safeguard their account information and notify Golden 1 promptly of any unauthorized transactions. Certain conditions and limitations can apply. For more information about consumer liability for unauthorized transactions, please refer to your Golden 1 Disclosure of Account Information. Visit our Golden 1 Identity Theft and Fraud page for additional information.

3Must be 18 years of age or older.

4Early deposit of funds is not guaranteed and is dependent on the timing of funding by the payer.

Zelle® and the Zelle® related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license. All third-party companies, products, and service names are for identification purposes only. All service marks, trademarks, and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

U.S. checking or savings account required to use Zelle®. Transactions between enrolled consumers typically occur in minutes. Please see the Golden 1 Digital Banking Services Agreement for the full terms and conditions.

 

 

*You must keep a minimum of $1 in a Regular Savings account to maintain membership. See Fee Schedule for more information.

Golden 1 Debit Card Makes Your Life Easier!


Concerned about fraud? Golden 1 Debit card is chip-enabled and contactless, making purchases fast, easy, and more secure. For ultimate convenience, download the card into your mobile wallet to pay with your smart phone!

Enable transaction controls and alerts to receive push notifications1 when your card is used to make a purchase. And if there is unauthorized activity on your card, you’re covered with Zero Liability Protection2.

A Golden 1 Debit Card3 comes with your checking account, along with access to 30,000 fee free ATMs nationwide! These are just some of the many benefits of being a Golden 1 member!

Questions about contactless cards? See our FAQs

Golden 1 Credit Union Debit Card

1Message and data rates may apply. Check with your mobile provider.

2Golden 1 provides Zero Liability Protection for unauthorized transactions on your card. To be covered the cardholder must safeguard their account information and notify Golden 1 promptly of any unauthorized transactions. Certain conditions and limitations can apply.  For more information about consumer liability for unauthorized transactions, please refer to your Golden 1 Disclosure of Account Information. Visit our Golden 1 Identity Theft and Fraud website for additional information.

3Subject to approval.

Ordering Checks


Whether you're re-ordering, changing your address, or choosing your first batch of checks, you can use any of these three ways to order. Select from a wide range of check styles. What works best for you?

  1. Sign on to your Online Banking account
  2. Click on your Checking account
  3. On the Account Details page, click on More Actions
  4. Select Order Checks

That's it!  You should receive your checks within two weeks.

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