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Online Banking

We Offer Three Checking Accounts

Checking

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Our Checking Account offers a full suite of services to help you manage your money like a pro, including:

1Mobile Check Deposit is subject to eligibility.

Right Start Checking

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Our Right Start Checking Account helps you manage your spending and save money, without worrying about costly fees. The account is simple, safe and functional with no monthly maintenance fee, no minimum balance requirement, and no checks. Not only will you save money on monthly fees, you also won’t incur overdraft fees since overdraft protection isn’t a feature of this account.

EECU’s Right Start Checking account is Bank On certified through the national nonprofit organization Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund that works to ensure that everyone has access to a safe, affordable, transactional banking account. 

 

1Mobile Check Deposit is subject to eligibility.

educational employee's credit union right start bankon certified 2023-2024 since January 2023 cities for financial empowerment fund

Golden Owl Checking

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If you’re age 55+, you’re eligible for our Golden Owl Checking Account. Enjoy all of the same features as our Checking Account, plus a special package of benefits just for our “golden” members:

  • Free EECU image checks
  • Free bank-by-mail envelopes
  • Free photocopies (up to five per week)
  • Free notary service

Compare Your Options

We've lined up the details so you don't have to.

Account FeaturesCheckingRight Start CheckingGolden Owl Checking
Minimum Opening Deposit$5.00$5.00$5.00
Debit CardYesYesYes
No Monthly FeeYesYesYes
Direct DepositYesYesYes
Online Access Home BankingYesYesYes
Mobile BankingYesYesYes
Mobile Check Deposit*YesYesYes
Minimum Balance to Obtain APY$500$500$500
Personal Telephone Access (PTA)YesYesYes
No Minimum Balance RequirementYesYesYes
Nationwide CO-OP ATM AccessYesYesYes
Overdraft ProtectionYesN/AYes
ChecksYesN/AYes
Free EECU Image ChecksN/AN/AYes
Free Bank-by-Mail EnvelopesN/AN/AYes
Free Photocopies (up to 5 per week)N/AN/AYes
Free Notary ServiceN/AN/AYes

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*Mobile Check Deposit is subject to eligibility.

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