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Your Money, Working Harder for You

Imagine your checking account actually paid you. With our free Kasasa Cash account, earn an impressive 5.00% APY* on balances up to $20,000, plus nationwide ATM fee refunds. It’s your money – now it’s time to make it work for you.

High Earnings, Zero Hassle: Checking That Fits Your Life

You work hard for your money, so we've made it easy for your money to work hard for you. Earn high interest and enjoy fee-free ATM withdrawals nationwide just by using your debit card, accepting eStatements, and logging into online banking. No complicated hoops to jump through – just simple, rewarding banking.

  • High Interest Rates

    Earn up to 5.00% APY* on balances up to $20,000, putting more money back in your pocket.

  • ATM Fee Refunds

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

  • No Monthly Fees

    Keep more of your money with absolutely no monthly maintenance fees.

  • 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.

  • No Minimum Balance

    Start earning rewards from day one with no minimum balance requirements.

Earning Your Rewards Is Simple

Qualify monthly by doing everyday banking activities you likely already do.

Qualifying Activities

Make 12 debit purchases, use eStatements, and log into online banking each month.

Monthly Qualification Cycle

Your Kasasa Cash Account at a Glance

High-Yield Dividends

  • 5.00% APY* on balances up to $20,000
  • 5.00% to 0.61% APY* on balances over $20,000
  • 0.01% APY* if qualifications aren’t met

ATM & Banking Features

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

Account Flexibility

  • No minimum balance to earn rewards
  • No monthly service fees
  • No minimum deposit to open
  • Unlimited check writing

FAQs

How do I earn dividends with this account?

You earn 5% APY* dividends on balances up to $20,000 by meeting your qualifying activities each month.

Are there any fees associated with this account?

There are no monthly maintenance fees with the Kasasa Cash 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.

When are ATM fee refunds and dividends paid?

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 your Kasasa Cash account qualifications are met during a Monthly Qualification Cycle, daily balances up to and including $20,0000.00 in your Kasasa Cash account earn a dividend rate of 4.98% resulting in an APY* of 5.00%; and daily balances over $20,000.00 earn a dividend rate of .39% on the portion of the daily balance over $20,000.00, resulting in a range from 5.00% to 1.16% APY* depending on the account’s daily balance.

You will receive reimbursements up to an aggregate total of $25.00 for nationwide ATM withdrawal fees incurred within your Kasasa Cash 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 or Kasasa Cash Back transactions via ATM; Kasasa Saver ATM transaction fees are not reimbursed nor refunded.

When your Kasasa Cash qualifications are not met, the dividend rate earned on the account’s entire daily balance will be .01% resulting in an annual percentage yield of .01% and ATM withdrawal fees are not refunded.

Dividends will be credited to your Kasasa Cash account on the last day of the current statement cycle.

Nationwide ATM withdrawal fee reimbursements will be credited to your account on the last day of the current statement cycle.

*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. APYs* accurate as of 10/01/2024. APY* calculations are based on an assumed balance of $20,000.00 + $100,000 in your Kasasa Cash account and an assumed statement cycle of thirty-one (31) days.

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. Fees may reduce earnings.

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 and Kasasa Cash are trademarks of Kasasa, Ltd., registered in the U.S.A.

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*APY= Annual Percentage Yield

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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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