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Dividend Checking

Earn dividends on your balance and rewards on your spending

Benefit from two unique ways to earn so you can improve your financial life.

Overview

Save more money by earning monthly dividends on your everyday checking account balance.

Dividend Earning Checking

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High Balance Dividend Checking

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Highlights

Earn dividends while you spend

Use dividend checking as your everyday account to spend on the things you need and want, and still save a little with the dividends you earn.

Earn rewards2

With your debit card, you'll earn rewards points with every signature-based purchase. Redeem points for gift cards, cash back, and more.

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No fees with minimum balance

Keep a minimum balance of $500 and you won't pay a minimum balance fee.

Nationwide ATM access

Enjoy free access to 30,000 Co-op® network ATMs nationwide, plus up to 4 reimbursements per month for ATMs outside our network when you have an active RCU loan or credit card.3

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Good to know

Monthly fee if minimum is not met

If your balance is below $500, a fee of $3 will be charged monthly.

Why Choose RCU?

At RCU, we’re passionate about helping our Members improve their lives. If you want a credit union that keeps your unique needs in mind and helps you envision and manage your financial future, the friendly experts at RCU are here for you.

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I have been a Member for over ten years and I have nothing but good experiences with their employees. They all are extremely helpful and nothing but friendly and I am truly grateful for everyone working there. Thank you all!"

— Delaina M.

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Start earning dividends on your checking account balance

Your money is working for you when you keep your hard-earned cash in a dividend checking account! Deposit your money anytime, and enjoy monthly dividends on your balance.

  • 1Rates are effective March 28, 2024 and are subject to change without notice. APY=Annual Percentage Yield. Fees may reduce earnings. Minimum balance to open account: $500.00 Minimum balance to avoid a fee: $500.00

    2Cash advance transactions and balance transfers are excluded from earning points. Debit rewards available for personal accounts only and on signature-based and PIN-less transactions only. Business accounts are ineligible for debit rewards. All rates, terms and special offers subject to change. Certain restrictions apply.

    3First two non-RCU ATM fees reimbursed with active checking; first four non-RCU ATM fees reimbursed with active checking and active RCU loan or credit card. Active = at least one transaction or payment in prior month. (Up to $10 per transaction, casino/gambling and ATMs outside U.S. excluded from reimbursement).