Cash-Back Checking
This free checking account is our most popular and great for everyone. You can earn unlimited cash back on your debit card purchases.
Earn Unlimited Cash Back
Thousands of members have received over $22.2 million in unlimited cash back since 2010, just by using their A+FCU Cash-Back Checking debit card on everyday purchases.*
Want to join them? There’s no monthly fee† and costs $0 to open – plus, your earnings will be deposited monthly to your A+FCU Membership Savings Account, so there’s no waiting.
Features:
- Earn 10¢ and 10 PlusPoints for signature-based purchases with your A+FCU debit card or linked Mobile Wallet
- Earn 5¢ and 5 PlusPoints for PIN-based purchases with your A+FCU debit card
- Free online and mobile banking
- Cash back deposited monthly into your Membership Savings Account
- Mobile check deposit with the A+ Mobile App
- Surcharge-free ATMs (at select ATMs)
- Instant issue Visa® EMV Chip Debit Card
A+FCU members have earned over $22.2 million in unlimited cash back since 2010.*
*Amount as of 3.31.2025. †eStatements and debit card required.
Membership required. Insured by NCUA. All checking accounts screened through ChexSystems. Conditions and restrictions may apply. Subject to change without notice.
Not A Member?
Open your Cash-Back Checking online in minutes. Click the button below to join A+FCU through our easy online application > Select the checking account you want to open > Apply Now > Submit your application.
Current Members
Open your new Cash-Back Checking online through A+ Online Banking. Log in and from the menu, click Open & Apply > Open Additional Shares.
Compare Checking Accounts
| Minimum To Open | Minimum To Earn Dividends | Monthly Fee | APY* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash-Back Checking | $0 | N/A | $0 | N/A |
| A+ Checking | $0 | $500 | $5† | 0.05%‡ |
| Value Checking | $0 | N/A | $0 | N/A |
Cash-Back Checking
This free checking account is our most popular and great for everyone. You can earn unlimited cash back on your debit card purchases.
Monthly Fees
None
A+ Checking
This checking account pays you dividends each month you maintain a minimum $500 balance. Put your money to work for you without having to lock it up for months or years.
Minimum Balance To Earn Dividends
$500
Value Checking
This free checking account is great for first-time banking members with basic needs. Get started without worrying about minimum balances or monthly fees.
Monthly Fees
None
*APY = Annual Percentage Yield
†$5 fee if balance falls below $500. ‡Rates effective 2.18.2025 and are subject to change without notice.
Membership required. Insured by NCUA. All checking accounts screened through ChexSystems. Conditions and restrictions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Fees could reduce earnings. See Fee Schedule.
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