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Checking Accounts

Enjoy flexible options and easy access to your funds with one of three PFCU checking account types.

Direct Checking

Perfect for those that do not keep a lot of money in their checking or do not want to worry about maintaining a minimum balance.

  • No minimum balance
  • No monthly fee with $50 direct deposited into your checking monthly
  • Open with as little as $25.00
  • PFCU VISA Debit Card with free ATM and POS transactions*
  • Duplicate checks and online check imaging
  • Use your PFCU savings account or line of credit as overdraft
  • Free Online Banking and Bill Payment.

E-Checking

Go green and help our environment.  This checking requires enrollment in e-statements and Internet banking.  E-checking features:

  • No minimum balance
  • No monthly fee when enrolled in E-Statements and Free Online Banking and Free Unlimited Bill Pay
  • Open with as little as $25.00
  • PFCU VISA Debit Card with free ATM and POS transactions* 
  • Duplicate checks and online check imaging
  • Use your PFCU savings account or line of credit as overdraft
  • Free Online Banking and Bill Payment
  • Free access to over 28,000 fee free ATM machines
  • Free access to over 4,000 shared branch locations – many are open on Saturday

Minimum Balance and Deposit Requirements
The minimum deposit required for you to open your e-checking account is $25.00. You must maintain e-statements and Internet banking to be eligible for this account.  If you are no longer eligible your account will be changed to our Classic Checking. 

Rate Information
The e-checking is a non-dividend earning account.

See our Main Account Disclosure for other important terms and conditions


Classic Checking

Our Classic Checking is a great option for those members without direct deposit and that do not want to keep a high balance in their checking.

  • Minimum $300 daily balance to avoid monthly service fee
  • Open with a deposit of $50
  • PFCU VISA Debit Card with free ATM and POS transactions*
  • Duplicate checks and online check imaging
  • Use your PFCU savings account or line of credit as overdraft
  • Free Online Banking and Bill Payment
* PFCU will not charge a fee but the ATM terminal owner may charge you a fee
Please refer to the Fee Schedule for a list of other conditions.

Advantage Checking

Looking for a dividend paying checking account? Our Advantage Checking is the account for you.

  • Minimum $800 daily balance to avoid monthly service fee
  • Open with a deposit of $100
  • PFCU VISA Debit Card
  • Duplicate checks and online check imaging
  • Use your PFCU savings account or line of credit as overdraft
  • Free Online Banking and Bill Payment
Over the age of 55?

We also offer a Primetime package specially designed for that active lifestyle.

  • No monthly fee Advantage Checking
  • Complimentary checks, travelers checks, money orders and wires
  • VISA Debit Card
  • Free Online Banking and Bill Payment

Open your PFCU checking today! Click here to print out an application. Already a PFCU Member? Simply contact a Member Service Representative at (626) 799-0882 or (800) 445-PFCU to open your account today.

Switching to the benefits of PFCU has never been easier! Click here for our simple 3 step Switch Kit!

For applicable fees see Fee Schedule.

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AccountAPY*
Advantage Checking0.10%
Regular Savings & Kid's Club0.10%
Club Accounts0.10%
IRA Variable 
$100 to $1,999.990.20%
$2,000 to $49,999.990.25%
$50,000 and over0.30%
Money Market Advantage0.40%
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