Checking Accounts
Foothill Credit Union offers a selection of checking accounts that fit any need. Whether you carry high balances or lower balances, our checking accounts will help you earn the dividends, avoid the fees and access your account any way you prefer.
Compare Checking Accounts Below
Our Checking Accounts bring great value and benefits, more than ever before. Review the comparison chart and see which checking account is right for you.
Overdraft Protection
Mobile Banking with Mobile Check Deposit, Mobile Bill Pay, + More
Online Banking & Bill Pay
Courtesy Pay(Eligibility required)
MasterCard®
Debit Card with Nationwide Access
eStatements
Earns Dividends
To earn dividends2, you must have either the Protection Plus Checking or Rewards Checking Account. Dividends are based on account balance:
- 2.25% APY* on the first $2,500
- 1.25% APY on balances over $2,500 to $5,000
- 0.65% APY on balances over $5,000 to $10,000
- 0.30% APY on balances over $10,000
2.25%APY |
$0 - 2,500 Balance |
1.25%APY |
$2,500 - 5,000 Balance |
0.65%APY |
$5,000 - 10,000 Balance |
0.30%APY |
$10,000+ Balance |
Mobile Banking
Whether you're traveling, running errands, at work or at home, Mobile Banking can be used at anytime from just about anywhere. Some features include:
- Mobile Deposit – updated feature that allows you to deposit checks from anywhere
- Mobile Wallet – pay for your items using Apple iPay, Samsung Pay, and Google Wallet
- Transfer money between your Foothill accounts and your accounts at another financial institutions
- Setup one-time or recurring transfers
- and more!
"I have been so happy to be part of this Credit Union for over 5 years. I have my bank checking/savings with Foothill and they provide trusted, friendly service. “
— Vanessa M.
ATM Refunds
ATM refunds4 are available for Protection Plus Checking & Rewards Checking. Foothill Credit Union will refund up to $20 if the following account activity is met that month:
- Enrolled for e-Statement
- Made at least 10 debit card transactions, and
- Made at least one electronic debit or credit transaction.
Members can also access fee-free ATMs inside the CO-OP Network.
How to Open an AccountTo open your account, visit one of our three branches or call us at (626) 445-0950. If you are not a member yet, open your account online. |
* APY=Annual Percentage Yield
1The monthly fee can be discounted or waived. See how.
2Dividends payout: 2.25% APY on balances up to $2,500; 1.25% APY on balances over $2,500 to $5,000; 0.65% APY on balances over$5,000 to $10,000 and .30% APY on balances over $10,000. Dividends are calculated daily and compounded and paid monthly. Please refer to our Truth-In-Savings Disclosure for all applicable disclosure information. Rates are subject to change without notice. To qualify for dividends, you must make 10 or more signature debit based debit card or POS debit card transactions a month; opt-out of paper statement enrolling in e-statements; and perform at least 1 electronic withdrawal or electronic deposit in your account.
3To qualify for debit card rewards the transaction must be signature-based.
4ATM refunds up to $20 if the following account activity is met that month: 1) enrolled for e-Statement, 2) made at least 10 debit card transactions, and 3) made at least one electronic debit or credit transaction.
5Get a 0.50% discount for having an auto payment transfer from a Foothill checking account with a direct deposit. Get a 0.25% discount for having auto payment transfer from a Foothill share account with direct deposit or payroll deduction. Get a 0.25% deduction for a purchased vehicle through New Cars Inc (NCI). Get a 0.25% deduction if you are a School or Hospital employee.
Read the changes to your deposit agreement, truth-in-savings disclosure and schedule of fees.
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