- Save & Spend
- Checking
- High-Yield Checking
Earn 6.00% APY*
An unmatched yield on your first $25,000.
Your bank might offer a high yield on savings, but what about checking? We offer both. No monthly maintenance fees. No direct deposit required. Just make 15 debit purchases1 each month and you'll earn high yields on your checking and your savings.
Maximize your rewards when you make 15 debit purchases a month:
Get 6.00% APY* on Checking
Checking balances up to $25,000 earn 6.00% APY, and balances above $25,000 earn 0.50% APY.
Earn 3.75% APY* on Savings
Pair your High-Yield Checking with our High-Yield Savings and earn 3.75% APY on your first $100,000 in savings.
No Monthly Maintenance Fees
Whether you do or don't make 15 monthly debit purchases, there's never a monthly maintenance fee.
Compare Your Earnings
See how much you are leaving on the table at your current bank.
Your Current Institution
Oregonians Credit Union
Your Net Annual Gain:
$0.00
Features & Benefits
All of our checking accounts offer rewards plus these great benefits:
Fee-Free ATMs
Access your cash at 37,000+ surcharge-free CO-OP ATMs nationwide without paying a fee.
Mobile Wallet Ready
Tap, pay, and checkout instantly using Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay.
24/7 Banking
With features you expect (pay bills, manage your cash, move your money, etc.)
Seamless Transfers
Move cash to and from your other bank or brokerage accounts quickly and for free.
Instant Controls
Lock your card down or set transaction alerts right from your phone.
Free VISA® Debit
Works great worldwide whether you tap, swipe, or pay using your digital wallet.
High-Yield Checking FAQs
- Do recurring subscription payments (like Netflix or YouTube) count as a debit card transaction?
- Is there a maintenance fee if I don't meet the requirement to earn rewards?
- How do I get my money out if I need it?
- What counts as a debit card transaction?
- Is there a direct deposit requirement?
High-Yield Checking Rates
| Rate Type | Balance | Rate | APY* | Min. Opening Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-Yield Tier 1 Rate | Up to $25,000 | 5.84% | 6.00% | $0 |
| High-Yield Tier 2 Rate | Over $25,000 | 0.50% | 0.50% | $0 |
| Standard Rate | Standard Rate | 0.02% | 0.02% | $0 |
*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates are variable and subject to change after account opening, without notice. Limit of one High-Yield Checking account per member (unique SSN). Not available on business memberships. No minimum balance to open. Paper statements are subject to a $3.00 monthly fee; avoid this fee by enrolling in free electronic e-Statements.
To qualify for High-Yield Tier rates, 15 or more debit card transactions1 must post and settle to your High-Yield Checking account within the account cycle (1st through 6:00PM Pacific Time on the last day of the month). Pending transactions don't count. When qualified, daily ending balances up to $25,000 earn High-Yield Tier 1 Rate; portion of daily ending balances above $25,000 earn High-Yield Tier 2 Rate, resulting in a blended APY. If qualification isn't met, all daily ending balances earn the Standard Rate2.
1Qualifying debit card transactions exclude ATM transactions, P2P transfers (e.g. Venmo, Cash App), ACH/EFT transactions, wire transfers, currency purchases, money orders, and account-funding transactions (e.g. Apple reloads).
High-Yield Savings
Earn even more on balances up to $100,000.
Pair your High-Yield Checking with our High-Yield Savings to earn even more. When you make your 15 monthly debit purchases on your High-Yield Checking, you'll earn 3.75% APY* on your first $100,000 in savings.
High-Yield Savings Rates
| Rate Type | Balance | Rate | APY* | Min. Opening Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-Yield Tier 1 Rate | Up to $100,000 | 3.68% | 3.75% | $0 |
| High-Yield Tier 2 Rate | Over $100,000 | 0.50% | 0.50% | $0 |
| Standard Rate | Standard Rate | 0.02% | 0.02% | $0 |
*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates are variable and subject to change after account opening, without notice. Limit of one High-Yield Savings account per member (unique SSN), and per membership number, regardless of joint ownership. Not available on business memberships.
To qualify for High-Yield Tier rates, 15 or more debit card transactions1 must post and settle to a single Oregonians checking account on the same membership within the account cycle (1st through 6:00PM Pacific Time on the last day of the month). Pending transactions don't count. When qualified, daily ending balances up to $100,000 earn High-Yield Tier 1 Rate; portion of daily ending balances above $100,000 earn High-Yield Tier 2 Rate, resulting in a blended APY. If qualification isn't met, all daily ending balances earn the Standard Rate2.
1Qualifying debit card transactions exclude ATM transactions, P2P transfers (e.g. Venmo, Cash App), ACH/EFT transactions, wire transfers, currency purchases, money orders, and account-funding transactions (e.g. Apple reloads).
