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Get Paid to Spend Your Own Money

Turn everyday purchases into extra cash with our Free Kasasa Cash Back Checking.

Rewards That Add Up Fast​

Banking with us means more money in your pocket. Earn 5% cash back on debit card purchases, up to $10 per month. Plus, enjoy up to $25 in ATM fee refunds nationwide. It's like getting a thank you bonus just for managing your money.

  • Cash Back Rewards

    Earn 5% cash back on debit purchases, up to $10 monthly.

  • ATM Fee Refunds

    Get reimbursed up to $25 per month for ATM withdrawal fees nationwide.

  • No Monthly Fees

    Enjoy a truly free checking account with zero monthly service charges.

  • No Minium Balance

    Keep what you earn without worrying about account minimums.

  • Free Debit Card

    Shop with ease using your free MasterCard® debit card, accepted worldwide.

  • Online Banking Access

    Manage your money anytime, anywhere with free online and mobile banking.

Maximize Your Rewards, Minimize Your Effort

Your Kasasa Cash Back Checking account rewards you for the banking activities you already do, making it easy to earn cash back and ATM fee refunds every month.

How to Qualify

Make 12 debit purchases, enroll in eStatements, and log into online banking monthly to qualify.

Monthly Qualification Cycle

What Makes This Account Awesome

Cash Back Rewards

  • 5% cash back on debit purchases*
  • Earn up to $10 monthly
  • No category restrictions
  • Up to $120 cash back yearly
  • Link to Kasasa Saver®

ATM & Banking Features

  • Up to $25 in ATM fee refunds*
  • Free online banking & bill pay
  • Free mobile banking with deposit
  • Free MasterCard® debit card
  • Free eStatements

Account Flexibility

  • No minimum balance
  • No monthly service fees
  • No minimum deposit to open
  • Unlimited check writing
  • Free checking that pays you back

*Qualifying activities required. 5% cash back on up to $200 in purchases monthly. ATM fee refunds up to $4.99 per transaction.

Open your account in minutes – online or in-branch.

  1. Gather Your Documents
    • Valid ID (driver’s license, state ID, or passport)
    • Social Security Card
    • Current utility bill (if your ID doesn’t show your current address)
  2. Fill Out the Application
    Choose between our simple online form or visit us in-branch
  3. Verify Your Identity
    We’ll securely confirm your information
  4. Make Your First Deposit
    Fund your new account and start enjoying the benefits!

FAQs

How do I earn cash back with this account?

You earn 5% cash back on debit card purchases, up to $10 per month or $120 per year. Just use your debit card for everyday purchases to rack up rewards.

Are there any fees associated with this account?

There are no monthly maintenance fees with the Kasasa Cash Back Checking account. It’s truly free checking that pays you back.

What do I need to do to qualify for rewards each month?

To qualify, simply make 12 debit card purchases, enroll in eStatements, and log into online banking each monthly qualification cycle.

What happens if I don't meet the qualifications in a month?

Don’t worry! Your account remains free, and you can start earning rewards again the next month you meet qualifications. You just won’t earn cash back or ATM refunds for the month you didn’t qualify.

Is there a minimum balance required?

No, there’s no minimum balance required to maintain the account or earn rewards.

How do ATM fee refunds work?

When you qualify, we refund up to $25 in ATM withdrawal fees per month, with a maximum of $4.99 per transaction.

How do I open a Kasasa Cash Back Checking account?

You can open an account online or visit any of our branch locations. There’s no minimum deposit required to open.

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Qualification Information:

Account transactions and activities may take one or more days to post and settle to the account and all must do so during the Monthly Qualification Cycle in order to qualify for the account’s rewards. The following activities do not count toward earning account rewards: ATM-processed transactions, transfers between accounts, debit card purchases processed by merchants and received by our credit union as ATM transactions, non-retail payment transactions and purchases made with debit cards not issued by our credit union. Transactions bundled together by merchants and received by our institution as a single transaction count as a single transaction for the purpose of earning account rewards.

“Monthly Qualification Cycle” means a period beginning one (1) day prior to the first banking day of the current statement cycle through one (1) day prior to the last banking day of the current statement cycle.

See our website or contact one of our branch service representatives for specific Monthly Qualification Cycle dates.

“Banking Day” means any day on which an office of the credit union is open to the public for the purpose of carrying out substantially all of its banking functions or for processing.

“Business Day” means a calendar day other than a Saturday or a Sunday, January 1, the third Monday in January, the third Monday in February, the last Monday in May, July 4, the first Monday in September, the second Monday in October, November 11, the fourth Thursday in November, or December 25. If January 1, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Sunday, the next Monday is not a Business Day.

“Statement Cycle” means the period of time for which our credit union provides a summary of the financial activities and transactions that post and settle to the accountholder’s account. See our website or contact one of our branch service representatives for specific Statement Cycle dates.

Reward Information:

When Kasasa Cash Back qualifications are met during a Monthly Qualification Cycle, you will receive 5.00% cash back on up to a total of $200.00 PIN-based/signature-based debit card purchases that post and settle to the account during that cycle period. A maximum of $10.00 cash back payments may be earned per Monthly Qualification Cycle.

You will receive reimbursements up to an aggregate total of $25.00 for nationwide ATM withdrawal fees incurred within your Kasasa Cash Back account during that Monthly Qualification Cycle. We reimburse ATM withdrawal fees based on estimates when the withdrawal information we receive does not identify the ATM withdrawal fee. If you have not received an appropriate reimbursement, we will adjust the reimbursement amount if we receive the transaction receipt within sixty (60) calendar days of the withdrawal transaction. NOTE: ATM fee reimbursements only apply to Kasasa Cash and Kasasa Cash Back transactions via ATM; Kasasa Saver ATM transaction fees are not reimbursed nor refunded.

When your Kasasa Cash Back account qualifications are not met, no cash back payments are made, and ATM withdrawal fees are not refunded.

Cash back payments and nationwide ATM withdrawal fee reimbursements will be credited to your Kasasa Cash Back account on the last day of the current statement cycle.

Rates, rewards, and bonuses, if any, are variable and may change after account is opened; rates may change without notice to you. No minimum balance is required to earn or receive the account’s rewards. Rewards less than a penny cannot be distributed.

Additional Information:

Membership restrictions may apply. Account approval, conditions, qualifications, limits, timeframes, enrollments, log-ons and other requirements apply. No minimum deposit is required to open the account. Limit of 1 account per Social Security Number. There are no recurring monthly maintenance charges or fees to open or close this account. This account is not to be used for commercial purposes. If the account is closed, you will forfeit any rewards that have not been credited to your account. Advertised information and rewards are based on all account qualifications being met during each cycle period. Contact one of our credit union service representatives for additional information, account details, restrictions, reward calculations, processing limitations, cycle dates and enrollment instructions. Federally insured by NCUA. Kasasa Cash and Kasasa Cash Back are trademarks of Kasasa, Ltd., registered in the U.S.A.

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Our calculators are for informational purposes only and are not intended to provide financial advice. All examples are hypothetical and for illustrative purposes. Although we have obtained content from sources deemed to be reliable, Kasasa and its affiliates are not responsible for any content provided by unaffiliated third parties. You may wish to consult an appropriate outside advisor about your financial situation.

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*Qualifications, limits and other requirements may apply. See details for more info.

**The maximum total of refunds on ATM withdrawal fees per monthly qualification cycle is $25.

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