EARN $100

Open a new Priority, Flagship, Ascend, uChecking, or Business checking account and you can earn $100* when you set up direct deposit.

 

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Want quicker access to your paycheck? Setting up direct deposit into your checking account gives you access to funds up to two business days earlier. Plus, you’ll earn the added $100 bonus!

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Monthly Service Fees
$0 with direct deposit of $250 or more‡
$0 with $750 minimum daily balance‡
$0
$0
Dividend Bearing
No
.25% APY‡
.05% APY or .40% APY‡
No
Overdraft Protection
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Unique Product Benefits
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Foreign Transaction Fee (purchases only)
1%
No§
No§ (with qualifications)
1%

APY = Annual Percentage Yield

‡ Qualifications required. See our Rate & Fee Schedule for more information.

§ Receive a monthly foreign transaction fee rebate when you use your debit card for international purchases. 

Checking Comparison

APY = Annual Percentage Yield

‡ Qualifications required. See our Rate & Fee Schedule for more information.

§ Receive a monthly foreign transaction fee rebate when you use your debit card for international purchases. 

Checking Account Features

* Member must be in good standing to be eligible for this offer. Open a new American Airlines Federal Credit Union Flagship, Priority, Ascend, uChecking or Business checking account between 10/01/2025 and 12/31/2025. Earn $100 when you receive at least $500 in direct deposit into your checking account for two consecutive months. Final qualifying transaction must be completed within 60 days of account opening. Bonus will be paid within 60 days after the final qualifying transaction. Any bonus will be forfeited if account is closed prior to bonus award date. This offer is non-transferable. Any bonuses or monies received in association within this promotion are subject to IRS reporting requirements. Recipients are responsible for income tax liability, if applicable. Checking is subject to credit approval.

† Visa's Zero Liability Policy covers U.S.-issued cards and does not apply to ATM transactions, PIN transactions not processed by Visa, or certain commercial card transactions. Cardholder must notify issuer promptly of any unauthorized use on their card. Consult issuer for additional details or visit Visa.com/security.

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