Better Than Free Checking

Our Better Than Free Account isn't just a checking account, it's a game changer. Before, you may have opened a checking account just to pay bills. Now you can open one because you want to make money on your balance instead of spend it on monthly fees.

Earn 1.00% APY* on your balance and get ATM fee refunds nationwide, just for meeting the easy qualifications each month. There's no minimum balance or monthly fees and you can get started with just a $100 deposit. Start making money today!

Summary
  • Earn 1.00% APY*
  • Earn 0.10% APY* if qualifications are not met
  • Nationwide ATM fee refunds up to $25 per monthly cycle
  • No monthly service fee
  • No minimum balance
  • Free Master Money check card
  • Free online banking
  • Free bill pay
  • Free eStatements
  • Direct deposit available
  • Overdraft protection available
  • Free telephone banking
  • $100 deposit to open; no minimum balance thereafter
  • FDIC insured

*APY = Annual Percentage Yield

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Qualifications

It's easy to get 1.00% APY* and ATM fee refunds. Simply do the following each month:

  • Make 10 Master Money check card purchases
  • Set up one direct deposit or ACH automatic payment
  • Receive eStatements

Don't worry—there's no penalty if you don't qualify in a given month. You still have free checking and earn a base rate of 0.10% APY*. Plus you can get right back to making 1.00% APY* and enjoying ATM fee refunds the very next month.

More Info

Annual Percentage Yield (APY) accurate as of 6/2/10. 0.10% APY* applies to all balances if qualifications are not met. All balances will earn 1.00% APY* as long as qualifications are met. Rates may change after the account is opened.