A Checking Account That Fits YOUR Life
As you start to earn, save, & spend more, Power Checking makes it easier to do more! Packed with POWERful perks like instant issue debit card, no overdraft fees & getting paid up to two days early! All with a financial partner here to help you unlock the Power of You.
Powerful Checking Accounts
Powerful Checking Accounts
- This is no ordinary account. In fact, it’s loaded with features, such as Early Payday, No Overdraft Fees, a $50 CoverMe cushion, Powerful Mobile Banking, and an Automatic Savings option. Plus, it pays interest on your account balance. The best part – it’s all free.*
- Early Payday? – Yes
- Earns interest? – Yes, rates based on balances
- Monthly fees?– No
- Transaction fees – No
- Minimum opening deposit – $25
- Any Requirements? – Direct deposit required for Early Payday feature.
- No fees to deposit, withdraw or transfer money
- No fees for Overdraft transfers (transfer from FCCU savings accounts)
- Free digital banking with Mobile Deposit, Zelle & BillPay
- Mobile Wallet (Apple, Google & Samsung Pay)
- Free real-time text alerts
- Two free non-FCCU ATM withdrawals per month
- No fees for point-of-sale purchases (grocery store, pharmacy, etc.) including cash back
- Free e-statements and cleared check images in digital banking
- Free money management tools in digital banking, including SavvyMoney to monitor and improve your credit score
- Free financial education with our SmartMoney online courses
- Grow savings automatically with our EvenUp Savings option
- Surcharge refunds for transactions at non-First Commerce Credit Union ATMs
- Unlimited withdrawals from non-First Commerce Credit Union ATMs
- Higher ATM and Debit Card limits
- Higher rates on Power Checking Money Market accounts
- Courtesy Pay/ Overdraft tolerances ranging from $100-$1,000
- A low, flat Courtesy Pay fee of $10 each
- No non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees
- Unlimited ATM withdrawals & balance inquiries at FCCU ATMs
- Unlimited ATM withdrawals at non-FCCU ATMs
- Unlimited Surcharge refunds on withdrawals at non-FCCU U.S. based ATMs
- Higher daily ATM and debit card withdrawal limits
- Minimum opening deposit– $25
- Monthly fees?– No
- Any requirements?
- Must be age 13-17
- Bring birth certificate or government issued photo ID, as well as your social security number.
- No adult co-signer required (Note: adult co-signer is required for Main Share Savings accounts)
- Free instant issue debit card
- Powerful digital banking tools
- Free money management tools in digital banking
- Mobile Wallet (Apple, Google & Samsung Pay)
- Free real-time text alerts
- Four (4) free non-FCCU ATM withdrawals per month
- No fees for point-of-sale purchases (grocery store, pharmacy, etc.) including cash back
- Free financial education with our SmartMoney online courses
- Grow savings automatically with our EvenUp Savings option
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Who We Are
Established in 1940, First Commerce is a full-service, not-for-profit credit union with locations across North Florida and South Georgia. We are a member-owned cooperative and committed to the communities we serve. Our purpose is to empower people to enhance their financial well-being by helping them achieve their financial goals – whether it’s simplifying their day-to-day finances, buying their first car or home, or building a great retirement. When you bank with First Commerce, you get a truly personal experience backed by 80 years of financial expertise.
²Minimum opening deposit for Power Checking + CoverMe is $25. For Power Checking + CoverMe accounts, members are eligible for Early PayDay. Early PayDay requires a direct deposit of the member’s paycheck or government benefits via the Automated Clearing House (ACH) no less frequently than monthly. Early access to direct deposit funds depends on the timing of the submission of the payment file from the payer. We generally make these funds available on the day the payment file is received, which may be up to 2 days earlier than the scheduled payment date. For government benefits, this could be up to 4 days early. With an average daily balance (ADB) of $2,500.00 or more members are eligible for: 1) surcharge refunds for withdrawals at non-First Commerce Credit Union ATMs, 2) unlimited withdrawals from non-First Commerce Credit Union ATMs, 3) higher ATM and Debit Card limits, and 4) higher rates on Power Checking Money Market accounts. NSF fees are not assessed on Power Checking + CoverMe accounts. Members may make up to two free non-First Commerce Credit Union ATM withdrawals per month after which there is a fee for additional withdrawals at non-FCCU ATMs as disclosed in the Schedule of Fees and Charges. Although there are no overdraft fees for the first $100 a member’s account goes into the negative, there may be out-of-network or third- party fees associated with ATM transactions. Courtesy Pay Protection is available, and CoverMe Overdraft Protection is provided up to $100.00. CoverMe Overdraft Protection is not available to cover money movement through apps such as Zelle®, Venmo, and Cash App. Members must be 18 years of age or older to select the Power Checking + CoverMe account.
³Minimum opening deposit for SmartStart Teen Checking is $25. No minimum balance required. Approval required for usage of FCCU Mobile Deposit. Standard carrier text/data rates may apply. Members must be 13-17 years of age to open a SmartStart account. There may be out-of-network or third- party fees associated with ATM transactions. Members may make up to four (4) free non-First Commerce Credit Union ATM withdrawals per month after which there is a fee for additional withdrawals at non-FCCU ATMs. For SmartStart Teen Checking, completion of SmartStart Checking Account Management course is required. To open account, bring a screenshot or print out showing the Checking Account Management course completion to one of our locations or call us.
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