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Fewer fees means more savings!

Take a break from fees and save with Ultimate Checking

Ultimate Checking was designed to put you back in control of your finances.

Our goal has always been to provide fewer fees, better benefits and superior service for the benefit of our members — not for profits. Open an Ultimate Checking account today to experience the sweet treat of free checking!

Ultimate Checking Benefits

No monthly service fees
Unlimited free ATMs worldwide
No minimum balance requirements
Unlimited debit card rewards
One point for every $5 spent1

Open an account online in just a few minutes to start saving instantly!

Banking Designed for You

FAQs

No, your savings account is your share in Advancial. It gives you ownership and voting rights at the credit union. A savings account with a small initial deposit of just $5 is required to access all of Advancial’s financial services.
You can activate your card in cuAnywhere® Online Banking, the Advancial Mobile App or by calling our Member Service Center at 800.322.2709, saying “activate my debit card” and following the prompts. Please have your card with you.

To activate your card in cuAnywhere® or the Advancial Mobile App:
  1. Log in to cuAnywhere® Online Banking or the Advancial Mobile App
  2. Select Card Management > Card Maintenance
  3. Click Card Activation and follow the steps provided
  1. Log in to cuAnywhere® Online Banking or the Advancial Mobile App
  2. Select Card Management > Card Maintenance
  3. For cuAnywhere, click PIN Management
  4. Select the card in which you’d like to change your PIN and click Continue
  5. Enter your new PIN and click Save
  6. For the Advancial Mobile App, click PIN Set and follow the same steps mentioned above
You can also contact our Member Service Center at 800.322.2709, or 1+ 214.880.0141 for international calling, and say “change my debit card PIN”. Please have your card handy.
If you’ve lost your card or believe it has been stolen, lock your card in cuAnywhere® Online Banking or the Advancial Mobile App immediately. You can also contact our Member Service Center at 800.322.2709 and speak with a Member Service Representative who will be able to lock your card and order you a new one.

To lock your card in cuAnywhere® or the Advancial Mobile App, follow these steps:
  1. Log in to cuAnywhere® Online Banking or the Advancial Mobile App
  2. Select Card Management > Card Controls
  3. Select or add the card in which you’d like to lock
  4. For cuAnywhere®, click Lock or Unlock the card
  5. For the Advancial Mobile App, click the icon so that it shows Locked
  6. If you find your card, simply use the same steps to unlock it and begin using it again
If you know your card has been stolen, follow these steps:
  1. Log in to cuAnywhere® Online Banking or the Advancial Mobile App
  2. Select Card Management > Card Maintenance
  3. For cuAnywhere®, click Block Lost/Stolen Card
  4. For the Advancial Mobile App, click Card Blocking
  5. Select the card in which you’d like to block and click Block or Submit
Yes, all of our checking accounts allow you to use any ATM worldwide, whether it’s an Advancial ATM or an ATM from another financial institution, for free. If you are charged ATM fees from another financial institution, we will automatically reimburse those fees.
Yes, Check Clear® Courtesy Overdraft is tied to your checking account. This service includes a $10 Non-sufficient Funds (NSF) fee which will be charged a maximum of twice per day. We also offer free overdraft transfers from a savings account or a line of credit.

Enrolling in Overdraft Transfer Protection is easy:
  1. Log in to cuAnywhere Online Banking
  2. Select Manage > Enrollments
  3. Click the green arrow next to Overdraft Transfer Protection
  4. Select which account you’d like to add Overdraft Transfer Protection and click Save
You can also contact our Member Service Center at 800.322.2709 to enroll.
 
Simply click here and enter Advancial’s routing number (311078857), enter the account number you’d like to order checks for and your zip code.

You may also contact your local branch, our Member Service Center or order them in cuAnywhere® Online Banking.
To order through cuAnywhere:
  1. Log in to cuAnywhere® Online Banking
  2. Select Manage > Order Checks
  3. Select the account in which you’d like to order checks
  4. Fill out the information on the check order page you’re redirected to
All members receive one free box of checks per year.
We offer a variety of additional services, including:
  • Notary services – Each Advancial branch has a notary public on staff to help you complete important documentation.
  • Safe deposit boxes – Protect your valuables from fire, theft or other unexpected incidences that can happen at home. Our safe deposit boxes are both secure and affordable.
Click here to learn more our additional services.
 
Save UpSM makes saving an easy, automatic process. Every time you use you Visa® debit card for a non-PIN-based transaction, we’ll automatically round up your transactions and transfer the difference from your checking account to your savings account. Plus, Advancial matches 100% of your transfers for the first 30 days and 5% thereafter, up to $200 per year!
If you use your Visa® debit card to make purchases, the merchant may put a hold on your account for the purchase amount. Once the charge comes through on your account, the hold is released.
All accounts subject to approval. Restrictions and limitations apply.
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