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Earn up to 5.00% APY*
Fast. Easy. Free. Rewarding!

*CCU’s Free Rewards Checking account is a tiered rate account. Please see all terms and conditions on qualifying rate tiers. APY = Annual Percentage Yield.  No minimum balance required.

**We offer over 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide and we refund fees charged by other bank ATMs when you meet your minimum Rewards Checking requirements. Minimum $5.00 opening deposit required. Early Direct Deposit: Early fund access depends upon your employer sending us a notification of the paycheck ahead of the scheduled deposit date. For this reason we cannot guarantee early deposits in all cases. 


Enjoy a Great Rate on a High Yield Account That Pays You Back.

Earn 3.00% APY* 
on balances up to $10,000

  • Receive eDocuments (enroll and accept the disclosure)
  • Make at least 12 debit card purchases each month. 
  • Direct deposits, Mobile Check Deposits or ACH Credits totaling $500 or more monthly

Earn 4.00% APY* 
on balances up to $10,000

  • Meet requirements to earn 3.00% APY plus:
  • Spend $500 or more in CCU Visa Credit Card purchases each month; no minimum number of transactions.

Earn 5.00% APY* 
on balances up to $10,000

  • Meet requirements to earn 3.00% APY plus:
  • Spend $1000 or more in CCU Visa Credit Card purchases each month; no minimum number of transactions.

APY = Annual Percentage Yield. For all tiers, balances from $10,000.01 - $25,000.00 earn 0.20% APY and balances $25,000.01 and greater earn 0.10% APY. Please see all terms and conditions on qualifying rate tiers.

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Why Choose
Consumers Credit Union?

Don't take our word for it, here's what others have to say:

Forbes Advisor Best Credit Union

"2024 Forbes Advisor Best Credit Union in the Country."

2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in Chicago

"2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in Chicago."

Great Place To Work. Certified March 2024 - March 2025 USA

"Certified as a Great Place to Work for 2024."

Most Common Questions

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Free Nationwide
Checking

An interest-bearing checking account that pays up to 5.00% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on balances up to $10,000! This is one of the highest interest rates you'll find for checking accounts nationwide.

Safety, Security, Convenience

Receive a Visa debit card with chip technology as well as secure online banking and bill pay. We utilize the latest security practices to ensure a safe environment when accessing your account and to protect your sensitive account information. Our secure online banking gives you full access to your account information.

Digital Banking
& Tools

Access and manage all of your account information and details like paying bills, reviewing balances, making transfers, and more. Bank at your own convenience from anywhere at anytime with Digital Banking.

Get The Flexibility and Perks That Make for a Great Relationship With Us

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