Every new personal checking account includes:
- Free Instant Issue Mastercard® ATM/Debit Card
- Free Online Banking with myBanking™ and Free Bill Pay
- Free Mobile Banking and Free Mobile Check Deposit with myMobile™
- Free eStatements
- Free ATM Transactions within Networks
DISCLOSURES
Minimum opening deposit is $25. Up to $10 for checks and debit cards from another financial institution given at the time the checks/debit cards are presented. Interest rates are subject to change without notice. Other fees may apply, see current fee schedule for details. See a Member Service Representative for further details.
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Account Options
myFree Checking
A free account for everyone!
- No minimum balance
- No monthly service charge
- Free starter checks
Max Yield Checking
An account for those interested in higher interest!
- Higher interest rate with a balance of $1,500 or more
- Free check images returned in statements
- Competitive interest rate if balance falls below $1,500
- No monthly service charge if $1,500 minimum balance is maintained
- Free personalized checks
myDirect Interest Checking
An account that earns interest with the convenience of direct deposit!
- Competitive interest
- No minimum balance
- No monthly service charge with direct deposit
- Free starter checks
myPrime Checking
A perfect account for members 50 and older!
- Free check images returned in statements
- No minimum balance
- No monthly service charge
- Free personalized checks
Student Checking
A great first checking account for a student or adult under 24!
- No minimum balance
- No monthly service charge
- ATM surcharges rebated up to $15 per statement cycle
- Next day forgiveness, if your account is overdrawn
- Reduced fees for non-sufficient funds, should they apply
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Rates
Active as of 01.28.2021
Personal Checking Accounts
| Product | Minimum to Open | Minimum Daily Balance to Earn APY | APY* | How to Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| myFree Checking | $25.00 | n/a | n/a | Open Now |
| Max Yield Checking** | $25.00 | $1,500.00 | .10% | Open Now |
| $0.01 | .05% | |||
| myDirect Interest Checking*** | $25.00 | $0.01 | .05% | Open Now |
| myPrime Checking | $25.00 | n/a | n/a | Open Now |
DISCLOSURES*
Interest Rates are subject to change without notice after account opening.
**Must maintain a minimum daily balance of $1500.00 to avoid the $10.00 monthly service charge and to obtain the disclosed Annual Percentage Yield (APY).
***$10.00 monthly service charge without Direct Deposit. First direct deposit must occur within 30 days after account is opened. Must have an automatic direct deposit credited to the account at least once per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can we help you with today?
People’s Credit Union’s Routing number/ABA number is 211573151 and it can also be found at the bottom of our website. Our routing number is the same for ACH transfers, checks, and wires.
You can view your account balance/s by signing into your myBanking™ profile through our website or through the PCU myMobile app. To view account activity, click on the desired account to see recent activity. You can filter by date range to see previous activity.
If you are an existing member, you can open an additional single ownership personal (checking or savings) account through your myBanking™ profile within the “Open an Account” tab. This new account must be funded from one of your existing People’s Credit Union accounts.
Stop payments for a check can be made online under the “Stop Payment on a Check” link within the Service Center of your myBanking™ profile or at any branch location during business hours. Stop payments for electronic withdrawals using your account and routing number can be made at any branch location during business hours or by calling the Member Service Center at 800.498.8930. Please note that a fee does apply for any stop payment.
Within the PCU myMobile app, you would select the “Deposit a Check” option. Once you have read the advisements, you would select an account to which the check would be deposited and input the check amount. You would follow the prompts to take a picture of the front and back of the check in a well-lit environment, ideally with a dark background. The check must include “Mobile Deposit to PCU” under the endorsement to be accepted for deposit.
Once submitted, you will receive an email indicating that the check was received. Please retain the check for 30 days. Mobile deposited checks are manually reviewed and may be rejected upon review. If rejected, you will receive an email with the reason the deposit was not successful.