Checking Overview
All STAR checking accounts include:
- First order of basic checks is free
- Unlimited check writing
- No per-check charges
- Overdraft protection from savings
- NCUA insured up to $250,000
With the exception of our Teen Checking Account, members must be 18 years old to open an account and are subject to Chex Systems verification.
| Account Type | Free Checking |
Premier Checking | Teen Checking | Business Checking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Opening Balance | $50 | $2,500 | $50 | $50 |
| Minimum Balance to Earn Dividend | N/A | $2,500 | N/A | N/A |
| Dividends Paid | N/A | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| Service Charge | Free | $15 | Free | Free |
| To Avoid Service Charge | N/A | $2,500 min.daily balance | N/A | N/A |
| Online Banking | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Online Bill Pay* |
eClassic: Free* |
eClassic: Free* |
eClassic: Free* ePlus: $2/mo. |
eClassic: Free* |
| Online Statements | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Visa Debit/ATM Card | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| ATM Access Fees** |
Free at STAR ATM* |
Free at STAR ATM* | Free at STAR ATM* | Free at STAR ATM* |
| Telephone Teller | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Automatic Transactions*** | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Overdraft Protection from Savings |
Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Mobile Banking | Free# | Free# | Free# | Free# |
* To enroll in Online Bill Pay you must be enrolled in Online Banking. eClassic Bill Pay is $1.00 a month with paper statements, free with eStatements. ePlus Bill Pay is $2 a month with eStatements or $3 with paper statement.
** Unlimited Free use of STAR ATMs. At other ATMs with a Co-Op Logo, the first four transactions in a one month period are free. A $1.00 fee will be charged for each transaction thereafter for that month. ATM transactions other than Co-Op or STAR may be subject to a surcharge by the owner of the ATM and count toward your four transactions per month. The dollar amount withdrawn daily from an ATM is limited to $310 for your protection.
*** Automatic Transactions: Includes Direct Deposit, Payroll Deduction, Automated transfers between STAR Accounts and STAR Loans.
#You will be charged access rated depending on your carrier. Web access is needed to use Mobile Banking. Check with your service provider for details on specific fees and charges.
