Interest Checking Account - Patelco Credit Union

Earn Interest with Your Everyday Checking

The Patelco Interest Checking account is a great option if you regularly maintain a daily balance of $500 or more and want to earn interest on your account.

The $5 monthly fee is also waived if your account is set up for a monthly direct deposit of $100 or more, or if you’re a Patelco Commitment Household Member.

Plus, payday can come even sooner when you set up direct deposit for your account. Get paid up to two days early —without an additional fee.²

It takes minutes to open a Patelco Interest Checking account.

Product Benefits

Get Paid Early with Direct Deposit²

Set up Direct Deposit and access your funds up to 2 days early

Debit Mastercard^® Card

Pay with confidence with Digital Wallets and Zero Liability Protection

Top-rated Mobile App

Access your accounts on the go

30,000+ Fee-free ATMs

Find one near you on our Mobile App

Send Money with Ease

Choose from Zelle^®, Bill Pay, wire transfers and more

Set Up Alerts

Automate alerts such as direct deposits or low balances to stay on top of your finances

Interest Checking Rate

Rates Effective 1/1/2023

ID	Display Order	Term	Minimum Balance Min. Balance	APY APY¹	Rate	Dividends Paid	Effective Date	Monthly Fee	Description
18056	1	None	$0.00	0.05%	0.05%	Monthly	01/01/2023	$5 waived with minimum daily balance of $500

Term

Minimum Balance

Min. Balance

APY

APY¹

Rate

Dividends Paid

18056

None

$0.00

0.05%

Monthly

01/01/2023

$5 waived with minimum daily balance of $500

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of becoming a Patelco member?

Patelco is a member owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative. When you join Patelco, you become a member and a shareholder. That’s why we’ll deposit one share ($1) in your Share Savings account when you join.
Our mission is to help members achieve lifelong financial well-being so you can live happier, fuller lives.
Unlike the big banks or other for-profit financial institutions, we invest our profits back in our members with better rates and low- to no fees.
We also offer free financial coaching to anyone who wants to improve their financial situation. Members have told us that they feel seen, heard, informed, and supported to make more confident financial choices.
Membership is free. You become a member when you open an account with us. Check out all the benefits of Patelco membership.

How do I avoid paying a monthly fee on my Patelco Interest Checking?

It’s easy to waive the $5 monthly fee if you meet one (or more) of the following requirements:

Set up monthly direct deposit of $100 or more.
Maintain a minimum daily balance of $500.
You’re a Patelco Commitment Household Member.

When will I receive my Debit Mastercard^® Card?

You will receive your debit card in the mail typically within 5 business days after you’ve opened your account. Or, you can pick up a debit card at a branch near you.

How do I find a no-fee ATM near me?

You can find one of the 30,000+ fee-free ATMs at patelco.org/locations or on our Mobile App.

How does it work to get paid up to 2 days early?

Members who set up direct deposits into their Patelco checking, savings, or money market accounts can get paid up to 2 days early² — so you can access your funds faster.

How do I order checks?

We recommend you place your first order of checks with a team member for security reasons. Reorders can be made through Patelco Online™ or our Mobile App.

Pay with Confidence

Your Patelco checking account comes with a free Debit Mastercard^® that lets you make purchases easily and securely:

Secure, contactless purchases with Debit Mastercard
Load your card to Apple Pay^®, Google Pay^®, or Samsung Pay^®
Zero Liability and Extended Warranty on purchases
Mastercard Global Service™ emergency card replacement
Overdraft link to a credit line or a Patelco account and pay no fees

¹ APY=Annual Percentage Yield. Rates are valid as of 1/1/2023.

² Early access to direct deposit funds depends on the timing of the receipt 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.

Mastercard and Mastercard Global Service are registered trademarks, and the circles design is a trademark, of Mastercard International Incorporated.

Zelle and the Zelle-related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.

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