Which checking account is right for you?
Answer a few quick questions and we will point you to the account that fits your habits.
Question 1
Is earning dividends important to you?
Do you typically maintain a daily balance of $2,000 or more?
Do you use your debit card weekly?
Do you prefer paper or electronic account statements?
How many checks do you write per month?
How often do you use digital or mobile banking for transactions?
We recommend Free Checking
Our most basic checking account with no monthly fee.
Tip: Enjoy unlimited check clearings and no worries about maintaining a minimum balance.
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Unlimited number of check clearings
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Does not earn dividends
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No minimum balance
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No strings attached
We recommend eChecking
The perfect checking account for digital enthusiasts.
Tip: Avoid the $5 monthly service fee by meeting account requirements: debit card, digital banking, and eStatements.
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Earns dividends
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4 free check clearings per month
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No minimum balance
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ATM surcharge reimbursement up to $12 per month
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Requirements to avoid $5/mo service fee: debit card, digital banking, and eStatements
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Free Ready Reserve
We recommend Relationship Checking
A traditional checking account that earns you money.
Tip: Take advantage of earning dividends and enjoy additional benefits like a safe deposit box discount.
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Earns dividends (tiered levels)
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15 free check clearings per month
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No minimum balance
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Free Ready Reserve
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Safe deposit box discount
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First box of checks is free
We recommend High-Yield Checking
Earn higher dividends with larger deposits.
Tip: Maintain a minimum daily balance of $2,000 to avoid a $10 monthly service fee and earn the highest-yielding dividends.
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Earns highest-yielding dividends
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Unlimited check clearings
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ATM surcharge reimbursement up to $12 per month
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Requirements to avoid $10/mo service fee: $2,000 min daily balance, debit card, digital banking, and eStatements
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Free Ready Reserve
Compare Checking Accounts
Free Checking
Our most basic checking account with no monthly fee.
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Unlimited number of check clearings
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Does not earn dividends
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No minimum balance
eChecking
The perfect checking account for digital enthusiasts!
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Earns Dividends - check rates
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4 free check clearings/month1
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No minimum balance
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ATM surcharge reimbursements up to $12 per month2
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Account requirements to avoid $5/mo. service fee: debit card, active digital services account, and eStatements3
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Free Ready Reserve
Relationship Checking
A traditional checking account that earns you money.
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Earns Dividends (tiered levels) - check rates
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15 free check clearings per month1
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No minimum balance
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Free Ready Reserve
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Safe Deposit Box discount4
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First box of checks is free5
High-Yield Checking
Earn higher dividends with larger deposits.
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Earns highest-yielding dividends - check rates
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Unlimited check clearings
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ATM surcharge reimbursement up to $12 per month2
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Maintain $2,000 daily balance to avoid $10 monthly fee
Requirements for high-yield rate include minimum of 12 debit card transactions per month (ATM transactions are not eligible), a reoccurring ACH direct deposit, and enroll in eStatements -
Free Ready Reserve
All Personal Checking Accounts Include
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Free Digital Banking account
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Free Mobile App
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Free Mobile Deposit
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Free Visa® debit card issued instantly at all branches6
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Free eStatements
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Free account eAlerts
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Surcharge-free access to Moneypass® ATMs
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Early Direct Deposit - Get paid up to 2 days early7
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Free access to Zelle®
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Digital wallet service
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Free Card Controls
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Free Personal Financial Management tools
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And more
Checking Account Rates
Effective Date: 2/1/2025
eChecking*
| Dividend Rate | APY | Min. Opening Deposit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.05% | 0.05% | $0 | ||
| Dividend Rate 0.05% | APY | 0.05% | Min. Opening Deposit | $0 |
Relationship Checking
| Balance | Dividend Rate | APY | Min. Opening Deposit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 - $999 | 0% | 0% | $0 | |||
| $1,000 - $4,999 | 0.10% | 0.10% | $0 | |||
| $5,000+ | 0.15% | 0.15% | $0 | |||
| Balance $0 - $999 | Dividend Rate | 0% | APY | 0% | Min. Opening Deposit | $0 |
| Balance $1,000 - $4,999 | Dividend Rate | 0.10% | APY | 0.10% | Min. Opening Deposit | $0 |
| Balance $5,000+ | Dividend Rate | 0.15% | APY | 0.15% | Min. Opening Deposit | $0 |
High-Yield Checking*
| Balance | Dividend Rate | APY | Min. Opening Deposit | |||
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| $0 - $20,000 | 3.445% | 3.50% | $0 | |||
| $20,000+ | 0.20% | 3.50% to 0.86% | $0 | |||
| Qualifications not met | 0% | 0% | $0 | |||
| Balance $0 - $20,000 | Dividend Rate | 3.445% | APY | 3.50% | Min. Opening Deposit | $0 |
| Balance $20,000+ | Dividend Rate | 0.20% | APY | 3.50% to 0.86% | Min. Opening Deposit | $0 |
| Balance Qualifications not met | Dividend Rate | 0% | APY | 0% | Min. Opening Deposit | $0 |
APY = Annual Percentage Yield.
Rates are subject to change without notice. Dividends compound monthly.
* Fees could reduce earnings
Your Money Does Good Here
Providing the 3 Essentials
For every new checking account, Magnifi will donate a clothing item back to your local communities. We provide food, shelter, and clothing to those in need through our 3 Essentials program.
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Helpful Additions for Your Checking Account
Every Magnifi checking account can be paired with tools designed to protect your balance, grow your savings, and simplify your day-to-day.
Digital Banking
Optimize your checking account with our Digital Banking platform and add-on services.
Save the Change
Round up your debit card purchases and build up your savings for future expenses.
Overdraft Protection
Safeguard yourself against overdraft fees by adding this perk to your checking account.
Resources
Check out all of your other options you can utilize with Magnifi Financial's suite of products and services! Our team works with you individually to ensure you're on track to reach your financial goals.
Reorder Checks
Need more paper checks? Click here to order a new box of checks online with Harland Clarke.
Switch Kit
If you're coming from another bank or credit union, we can help make the switching process easier.
Savings
Watch your savings grow with a variety of savings accounts fit for you.
1. $0.10 per item fee for checks cleared in excess of stated amount. For Relationship checking, this fee will not apply if you maintain a $1,000.00 daily balance throughout the month.
2. Eligibility for surcharge reimbursements only applies if account requirements are met (includes debit card, Digital Banking login, and eStatements).
3. A $5 monthly fee will be charged for eChecking accounts that do not have a debit card or are not enrolled in eStatements through the Digital Banking platform.
4. Reduce fee $5 annually if enrolled for auto payment.
5. Magnifi Financial standard check style, other styles available at member's expense. Available only at account opening.
6. New consumer checking accounts must deposit a minimum of $250 into the new account to be eligible for an instant-issue card. Magnifi Financial may delay issuance of debit and credit cards for newly opened accounts for the first 6 months of account opening.
7. Your direct deposit is dependent on when the employer/payer send their ACH file to Magnifi Financial. You may receive your funds up to 2 days early.

