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High-Yield Checking

Unlock higher earnings with a High-Yield Checking account.

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Maximize your earning potential.

A High-Yield Checking Account lets you take advantage of higher rates when your account meets certain requirements. If you’re planning to set up direct deposits into the account, receive electronic statements each month and regularly use your debit card, this could be the right account for you.

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Earn 3.04% APY on balances up to $25,0001

If Requirements are Met Dividend Rate1 Annual Percentage Yield
On the first $25,000 3.00% 3.04%
Amounts over $25,000 0.01% 0.01% - 3.04%
If Requirements are Not Met Dividend Rate1 Annual Percentage Yield
All Balances 0.01% 0.01%

Rates effective as of April 25, 2024 and subject to change.
Above are prospective dividend rates for the current period.
Membership with a $5 Share Account required.
Savings & Checking Disclosure & Fee Schedule
1Dividends are calculated based on the average daily balance in the account. If requirements are met, a higher rate will be paid for the first $25,000 and a lower rate will be paid for any amounts over $25,000. If requirements are not met, your dividend rate on your entire balance will be the lower rate.
To earn the higher dividend rate, members must meet the following requirements:
- Must be enrolled in eDocuments
- Must have ACH direct deposit(s) totaling over $300 in the 34 calendar days preceding the last day of the month. Income earned through self-employment or working an IRS classified “Gig Economy” job does not qualify as direct deposit.
- Must have 15 net PIN or signature point-of-sale debit card transactions over $5 in the 34 calendar days preceding the last business day of the month. The net is calculated by counting the number of PIN and signature point-of-sale debit purchase transactions over $5 and subtracting any PIN or signature point-of-sale debit return transactions processed during that period.



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Common Questions about High-Yield Checking

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What is considered a debit card transaction for High-Yield Checking?

A transaction is a PIN or signature point-of-sale purchase of over $5 in the 34 calendar days preceding the last business day of the month.

The net is calculated by counting the number of PIN and signature point-of-sale debit purchase transactions over $5 and subtracting any PIN or signature point-of-sale debit return transactions processed during that period.

Can I switch my current checking account to a High-Yield Checking account?

Yes, you can change your checking account to the High-Yield Checking account. Your cards and account numbers will remain the same.

What are the requirements to earn the advertised APY on a High-Yield Checking account?

To earn the higher dividend rate, members must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be enrolled in eDocuments
  • Must have ACH direct deposit(s) totaling over $300 in the 34 calendar days preceding the last day of the month
  • Must have 15 net PIN or signature point-of-sale debit card transactions over $5 in the 34 calendar days preceding the last business day of the month. The net is calculated by counting the number of PIN and signature point-of-sale debit purchase transactions over $5 and subtracting any PIN or signature point-of-sale debit return transactions processed during that period.

Is a High-Yield Checking account eligible for Wings Member Rewards?

High-Yield Checking accounts are not eligible for Wings Members Rewards. If you currently have a First Class Checking account and want to change it to a High-Yield Checking account, you need to use your points before making the change.

This applies to members who use rewards for the debit card only. Reward points will not be affected if you also have a Wings Member Rewards Visa credit card.

How often are dividends paid on my High-Yield Checking account?

Dividends are paid monthly.

Dividends are calculated based on the average daily balance in the account. If requirements are met, a higher rate will be paid for the first $25,000 and a lower rate will be paid for any amounts over $25,000.

The average daily balance is calculated by adding the balance in the account for each day of the period and dividing that figure by the number of days in the period.