uChecking
Our UChecking account, for younger members between the ages of 13 and 25, was custom designed with your lifestyle in mind.
Apply NowThis is the ideal account for members who are beginning to manage their own money. There’s no direct deposit or minimum balance required and by meeting a few easy requirements, you can earn ATM fee rebates. Features include:
UChecking Features
- No monthly service fee with activity*
- No minimum balance requirement
- Qualified UChecking benefits include:
- Up to $15.00 in ATM fee rebates
To qualify for upgraded UChecking benefits you must have a minimum of fifteen (15) debit card purchases posted per month and enroll in online statements.
*See our Rate & Fee Schedule for more information.
Tools & Resources
We also provide additional tools and resources to help you manage your finances and learn as you go.
UChecking Features
- No monthly service fee with activity*
- No minimum balance requirement
- Qualified UChecking benefits include:
- Up to $15.00 in ATM fee rebates
To qualify for upgraded UChecking benefits you must have a minimum of fifteen (15) debit card purchases posted per month and enroll in online statements.
*See our Rate & Fee Schedule for more information.
Tools & Resources
We also provide additional tools and resources to help you manage your finances and learn as you go.
Checking Account Features
- Mobile & Online banking with Mobile Deposit¹
- Free Bill Pay
- Direct Deposit discount on select loans
- Visa® Debit Card with contactless and chip-enabled technology
- Online Card Management
- including travel notifications and card on/off
- Mobile wallet payment options
- Zero liability for unauthorized debit card transactions²
- 24/7 debit card fraud monitoring
- Fraud Text Alerts³
- Unlimited access to American Airlines Credit Union and in-network ATM’s
- Overdraft Protection Options
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.
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.
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One of the biggest challenges facing college kids is managing their own money. For many young people, this is their first time acting without the complete oversight of their parents.
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Michael, member since 1980
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² 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 www.visa.com/security.
³ Fraud Alerts Program Overview: Messaging frequency depends on account activity. For more information, text HELP to 23618. To cancel fraud text messaging services at any time reply STOP to any alert from your mobile device. For Fraud Alerts support, call (800) 533-0035. By giving us your mobile number, you agree that Fraud Alerts text messaging to notify you of suspected incidents of financial or identity fraud. HELP instructions: Text HELP to 23618 for help or call (800) 533-0035. STOP instructions: Text STOP to 23618 to cancel. Release of Liability: Alerts sent via SMS may not be delivered to you if your phone is not in the range of a transmission site, or if sufficient network capacity is not available at a particular time. Even within coverage, factors beyond the control of wireless carriers may interfere with messages delivery for which the carrier is not responsible. Carriers do not guarantee that alerts will be delivered.
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