Choose a checking account that fits your vibe
You use your checking account every day, so pick one that actually works for you. Whether you're spending, saving, or keeping things simple, Ideal CU has options that match your money style and help you stay in control.
Enjoy high returns without giving up the flexibility of a traditional checking account.
- No monthly fees and no minimum balance
- Maximize your balance and you could earn over $950 a year—just by using your account
- Qualify for high interest by using your debit card and enrolling in eStatements
Easy banking that fits your lifestyle and your budget.
- Keep more money in your pocket with no monthly service fee
- Add a Gold or Platinum Debit Card for extra perks and rewards
- Open with a $50 minimum deposit, then maintain any balance you want
An account that helps you cover essentials while earning monthly cash rewards.
- Earn cash back on debit card purchases, up to $10 each month
- You could earn more than $100 in bonuses every year just by using your account
Earn tiered interest on higher balances for even more value.
- Get rewarded for having multiple accounts with Ideal CU
- Upgrade to Gold or Platinum Debit Cards for premium perks and rewards
Your Next Checking Account Is Right Here
High Yield Checking
Perfect for growing your balance faster with a top-tier rate
Relationship Checking
Best for getting rewarded when you keep more of your money with us
Cashback Checking
Great for turning everyday purchases into monthly cash rewards
Minimum Opening Deposit
Minimum Opening Deposit
Earns Interest
Monthly Service Fee2
Monthly Service Fee2
$0
$0
$15 To Avoid the Fee: Have $1,500+ direct deposit or $20,000 in combined balances in savings, checking, loans or credit cards
$0
Cashback on Debit Card Purchases
Share Overdraft Transfer Fee
Automatic transfer made from share savings when there are non-sufficient funds in your Ideal CU checking.
Share Overdraft Transfer Fee
Automatic transfer made from share savings when there are non-sufficient funds in your Ideal CU checking.
ATM Transactions4
ATM Transactions4
Ideal ATMs - No fee
Non-Ideal ATMs - 5 free per month, $3.50 for each additional transaction
Ideal ATMs – No fee
Non-Ideal ATMs - $3.50 per transaction
Ideal ATMs - No fee
Non-Ideal ATMs - 5 free per month, $3.50 for each additional transaction
Ideal ATMs - No fee
Non-Ideal ATMs - 5 free per month, $3.50 for each additional transaction
Check Books5
Check Books5
Charge
Waived for members 55+
Charge
Waived for members 55+
2 free orders per year, one bundle per order
Charge
Waived for members 55+
Statements
Statements
eStatements - No fee6
Paper Statements - $6
No fee
No fee
eStatements - No fee6
Paper Statements - $6
Ideal Debit Card
Ideal Debit Card
Fee7
Fee7
No fee
Fee7
Check Copy Images
Check Copy Images
Free
$3 in branch, Free using Ideal Digital Banking
Free
$3 in branch, Free using Ideal Digital Banking
1APY is Annual Percentage Yield. Rates subject to change at any time. Limit one account per Social Security Number. To earn higher interest rate member must: 1) be enrolled in eStatements, 2) have a minimum qualified $1,500 direct deposit of salary, pension, Social Security or other regular income electronically deposited through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network to this checking account by employer or an outside agency and 3) Conduct a minimum of 20 debit card purchase transactions made in good faith, initiated and cleared within a given statement cycle (minimum $3.00 per purchase). Accounts closed within 6 months of opening incur a $25 fee.
2Inactive Account Fee: $5 per month for checking with $1,000 or less, no activity for 1 year and is over age 24.
3Monthly cashback bonus up to $10 is based on the total amount of net signature-based or PIN authorized Ideal Debit Card purchases made during any statement cycle. ATM transactions do not apply.
4Does not include other ATM Owner Fees i.e. surcharge fees. Transactions include cash withdrawals, deposits, transfers, and balance inquiries. For example, if a member requests a balance inquiry prior to a cash withdrawal, the balance inquiry and cash withdrawal count as two transactions.
5Waived for members 55+. Limit 1 box per order, 2 per calendar year.
6Member may receive a paper statement for first month.
7Inactive Debit Card Fee: $6 if not used minimum 1 time per month.