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We want you to study smart, bank smart, and start smart – that’s why we offer the Start Smart account, made just for you! Get the banking tools and guidance you need from a local partner you can trust. Get started today!

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Start Smart Account includes:

Convenient Access:

  • Free access to: 30,00 Co-Op network ATMs, 40 RCU ATMs, plus we’ll reimburse up to 4 non-RCU ATM fees per month, learn more
  • Free online banking, bill pay, mobile banking and deposit, learn more
  • 19 locations throughout the North Bay and San Francisco
  • RCUpay (person-to-person payments) a free way to send money across devices

Membership open to anyone living or working in the greater North Bay and San Francisco. Some restrictions may apply. Must be age 18-24 to open a Start Smart account. Start Smart account minimum balance fees are waived until age 25. Certain restrictions may apply.

Accrue 1 point for every $1 you spend using your RCU Visa credit card and 1 point for every $2 you spend using your RCU Visa debit card (signature-based transactions only). Business accounts are not eligible.

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Redwood Credit Union serves anyone living, working or owning a business in California’s Northern Bay Area, which includes the counties of Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Mendocino, Lake, San Francisco, Contra Costa and Solano. We look forward to serving you!

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