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Checking
Open Your Checking Account Online
Enjoy your choice of two checking options, each with perks and benefits designed for particular spending habits. Choose from Checkless Checking1, a simple, no-cost way to keep track of your money without paper checks, and CashBack Checking2, a member-favorite option that earns 5 cents back with every qualifying swipe.
Benefits of Grow Checking Accounts
Both our checking accounts come with all the essentials you need for everyday banking.
Convenient online and mobile banking3
Access to over 70,000 surcharge-free ATMs4
Free direct deposits
Opportunities for cash back
Choosing the Right Checking Account for You
We’ve made it easy to choose the right account based on how you spend your money. Whether you’re looking for a little cash back or extra convenience, our checking accounts help you thrive.
Personal Checking Accounts Overview Minimum Deposit Dividend Rate Annual Percentage Yield (APY) Grow Cashback Checking1 Our checking pays you! You’ll earn an extra 5 cents for every qualifying swipe of your Grow Visa® debit card. $0.00 0.00% 0.00%1 Grow Checkless Checking2 Checking without checks? We have the technology! Checkless Checking offers a simple, basic way to keep track of your spending, without checks or nonsufficient funds fees. $0.00 - - Overview Our checking pays you! You’ll earn an extra 5 cents for every qualifying swipe of your Grow Visa® debit card. Minimum Deposit $0.00 Dividend Rate 0.00% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) 0.00%1 Overview Checking without checks? We have the technology! Checkless Checking offers a simple, basic way to keep track of your spending, without checks or nonsufficient funds fees. Minimum Deposit $0.00 Dividend Rate - Annual Percentage Yield (APY) - 1Annual Percentage Yield. Grow CashBack Checking is a variable rate account. The APY may change without notice after the account is opened. You will earn a cashback bonus of $0.05 per qualifying Grow Visa debit card transaction. Qualified debit card transactions include signature or PIN-based point-of-sale purchases, bill payments made with your Grow Visa debit card, and online purchases. Excludes ATM withdrawals, deposits and transfers. We will deposit your cashback bonus earnings on the last day of the month. Fees could reduce earnings on the account. The APY is accurate as of 12/12/2024 and may change without notice.
2You cannot use paper checks on this account. Any check written will be returned unpaid, even if you have sufficient money in your account.
Open Your Checking Account Online
New to Grow Checking?
First things first — let’s make sure you’re set up with a Grow Basic Savings Account. Consider that account your key to unlocking our entire world of financial services and resources. Once you’ve opened a savings account with Grow, you can open a checking account too. Yep, it’s that simple!
Already Have a Grow Savings Account?
If you already have a savings account with Grow, go ahead and log into your online banking portal. There, you’ll be able to open a checking account with a quick and easy application process.
Enroll in Round Up, Give Back
As a Grow Debit Card holder, you’re eligible to join our Round Up, Give Back program, giving you access to exclusive rewards and charitable opportunities.
LEARN MOREKeeping Your Finances In Check
Become a Grow Member
Grow Financial is a credit union, not a bank. That means we put people before profit and do all we can to help our members thrive.
Mobile Check Deposit: Snap a Picture, Deposit a Check
Do you know about our convenient mobile check deposit? It’s easier than ever to deposit checks to your account — without needing to stop by a Grow store.
The Credit Union Difference: Why Choose a Credit Union Over a Bank
Have you ever wondered what is the difference between a credit union and a bank?
Important Information About Procedures for Opening a New Account
To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. What does this mean for you: When you open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth and other information that will allow us to identify you. We may also ask to see your driver’s license or other identifying documents.
Accounts are subject to approval.
1You cannot use paper checks on this account. Any check written will be returned unpaid, even if you have sufficient money in your account.
2Annual Percentage Yield. Grow CashBack Checking is a variable rate account. The APY may change without notice after the account is opened. You will earn a cashback bonus of $0.05 per qualifying Grow Visa debit card transaction. Qualified debit card transactions include signature or PIN-based point-of-sale purchases, bill payments made with your Grow Visa debit card, and online purchases. Excludes ATM withdrawals, deposits and transfers. We will deposit your cashback bonus earnings on the last day of the month. Fees could reduce earnings on the account. The APY is accurate as of 12/12/2024 and may change without notice.
3Additional data charges may apply. Please see your wireless carrier for more information.
4There is no fee for transactions made at ATMs in the Grow Financial, CU24/CU HERE or CO-OP networks. Transactions from non-network ATMs will carry a $2.00 service charge, in addition to any fees charged by the operating institution.
How to Find Your Routing & Account Numbers
When you make a payment online, by phone or on a mobile device, you may be asked for our routing number and your checking account number. Credit unions and banks use these numbers to identify accounts and make sure money gets where it’s supposed to be. You’ll also need to provide your routing and checking account numbers for:
- Direct deposits
- Electronic checks
- Military allotments
- Wire transfers
Where to Find Your Routing & Checking Account Numbers
Your personal checks include both our routing number and your account number, as shown on the Grow check example below.
Don’t have a Grow check? No worries.
Visit any Grow store and ask for a Direct Deposit Form. It lists both your routing number and checking account number.
Making a Loan Payment
When it comes to making payments, we try to make it as painless as possible to pay your loan every month. We have several different ways to pay, including convenient online options.
Pay Online
You have two ways to pay online by transferring funds from another bank or credit union.
- Grow Online Banking (Preferred payment method for any loan)
This is the simplest way to pay your loan. You can make one-time payments or set up automatic recurring payments in Grow Online Banking. Once you log in, select “Transfer/Payments” from the menu. If you’re not enrolled in Grow Online Banking yet, you can set up your account in just a few minutes.
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- Debit Card or ACH (Available for auto, personal loans and HELOCs)
Note: ACH and debit card payments are not available for credit cards or most mortgages, except HELOCs.
We accept ACH payments with no additional fees or Mastercard® and Visa® debit cards with a convenience fee of $4.95. To get started with an online ACH or debit card payment, select Pay Now below.
Pay Now
Pay by Mail
You can also pay any Grow loan by check through the mail. Please remember to include your account number and Grow loan number on the check. (For credit card payments, please do not write your 16-digit credit card number on the check, which can cause a delay in processing the payment.)
Address for auto, credit card, personal loan and HELOC payments:
Grow Financial Federal Credit Union
P.O. Box 75466
Chicago, IL 60675-5466Address for personal first or second mortgages and home equity payments:
Grow Financial Federal Credit Union
P.O. Box 11733
Newark, NJ 07101-4733You Are About To Leave GrowFinancial.org
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