Money Market Checking

Tiered dividend rates to fit your savings goals

Earn money market dividend rates without the restrictions. With a Money Market Checking account from us, you can maintain full access to your checking account funds, all while earning high-yield dividends at the same time. Talk about a win-win!

Free to Open You won't have to pay additional fees to maintain your Money Market Checking account. There is a $1,500 minimum initial deposit to get started, but there are no minimum balance requirements necessary after opening.
Dividends Compound Monthly You won't have to wait long to see results. Money Market Checking account dividends compound and credit monthly.
Earn Tiered Dividends Make your money work harder by earning dividends on your checking account balance. Rates depend on your balance. The more you save, the more you earn!

Added benefits for members 62 and older

Getting older comes with perks! When you turn 62, you'll be automatically enrolled in Patron Checking benefits. Patron Checking benefits include a free box of checks per calendar year and five free cashier's checks each month to help you better manage your finances during your golden years.

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Reach your financial goals. Earn money market dividends on your regular checking account to make the most of your money without sacrificing flexibility.

Open an Account

Apply in 1-2-3

1 Open your account Fill out a request form or log into Online Banking to open your Money Market Checking account.
2 Make opening deposit Deposit at least $1,500 to start your account.
3 Earn dividends Watch your balance grow!

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Money was never something that we talked about growing up, so it’s something I really try to focus on with my kids. My kids each have accounts at the credit union. My daughter just turned six and feels like such a big girl when she’s able to make that transaction with a teller. If I had had those conversations with my family, I could have had more opportunities to do the things that I wanted to do.

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