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Greater Checking

GreaterCheckingTM pays greater dividends, which are paid when eligibility requirements are met.1 Plus, for a limited time, when you open a new Greater Checking account, you'll earn $125 for yourself and $125 for charity!4

GreaterCheckingTM Benefits

  • Refund of non-credit union ATM charges, up to $10 per month3

  • No surcharge fee at Privileged StatusTM ATMs

  • GICU Bill Pay

  • Free online and mobile banking

  • Free debit card

  • Free eStatements with check images

Make Paying Easy

holderUse your card on the go!  Your GICU debit card is compatible with Apple PayTM, Google PayTM, and Samsung PayTM, and setting up your mobile wallet is easy!

4.25% APY
on balances up to $20,0001

Ready to get started? Make the switch today!

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1 APY = Annual Percentage Yield and is accurate as of September 1, 2023. Limit one account per tax ID number. Minimum to open: $50.  Account holder or joint must be at least 18 years of age. High dividend rate Annual Percentage Yield (APY) will be earned on balances up to $20,000.  To receive dividends, the following qualification criteria must be met: 1Have a share (membership) account with a minimum balance of $5.00. 2Have at least twenty (20) debit card purchases totaling $100 (PIN based or signature based) from their Greater Iowa debit card, and the purchases must post and settle prior to the close of business on the last business day of the month. 3The membership associated with the GreaterChecking account must elect to receive electronic statements (eStatements) in lieu of paper statements by registering for eStatements* with a valid email address; please see the Electronic Statement Disclosure in the Membership Agreement for further information on this product. 4Have a direct deposit of at least $100 per month in the GreaterChecking account or at least one payment made via Greater Iowa bill pay from the GreaterChecking account (internal transfers are excluded and do not qualify) prior to the close of business on the last business day of the month.  Information regarding APY for non-qualifying Greater Checking accounts can be found by visiting our deposit rates page.
2 Up to 50x the national average of 0.06% APY is based on the national average of checking account rates published in FDIC Weekly National Rates and Rate Caps accurate as of March 1, 2023.
3 Refund usage fees up to $10/month for using out-of-network or non-Privileged Status™ ATMs. Refunds are only paid if member qualifies that month.
4 Bonus available for new Greater Checking accounts opened by October 31, 2023 that are open for at least 60 days and meet requirements for the higher APY during the 60-day period.   Additional terms may apply.

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