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Unified Checking

Get the most out of your checking account without all the fuss and the fees with our free checking account.

Enjoy the benefits of a truly free* checking account

Our Unified Checking Account is packed with features that make banking easier and more rewarding. With this truly free checking account, you'll never have to worry about monthly service fees or maintaining a minimum balance, plus you'll earn interest on your account balance each month. Open an account today and enjoy all the features of a convenient account, including:

  • No monthly service fees
  • No minimum balance requirement
  • Earn up to 1.00% APY*
  • Overdraft protection with Courtesy Pay**

 

Get Rewarded with an Account that Pays You

In addition to the everyday features and benefits, you can also earn more each month when you qualify for the enhanced perks of Unified Checking:

Earn

1.00%
APY*
on balances up to $15,000

Receive up to

$10*
in ATM refunds

To earn enhanced perks, just meet a few simple qualifiers each month:

  • Perform at least 15 Georgia United debit and/or credit card transactions
  • Make a direct deposit(s) of $500 or more
  • Enroll in E-Statements

 

Ways to Open A Unified Checking Account

Other Checking Account Options

Simple Checking

  • No monthly service fees
  • No minimum opening deposit
  • Visa® Debit Card
Learn More

Money Masters Teen Checking

  • Available to teens ages 12-17
  • No monthly service fees
  • $5 minimum opening deposit required
  • Visa® Debit Card
  • Rewards for good grades and volunteering
Learn More
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Friendly tellers and good customer service. They're always keeping privacy in mind and always alert members of fraudulent activity in accounts.
- Mohammed K.
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I have just always felt very safe and comfortable trusting Georgia United with my financial needs. From taking out a loan to taking care of business where my money is concerned, I have always been satisfied with the service I have received.
- Nancy C.
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I have been with Georgia United since I arrived in Georgia in August 2000. Since that time I have used the credit union for a number of banking activities including my checking and savings accounts. In the 24 years I have been with them I do not have a single complaint. I have always received courteous, professional service from great people.
- Bruce W.
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I have been with Georgia United for a very long time, since 1986 or so. I have always been satisfied with the professional and courteous service I have received.
- Theresa S.
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Great service with kind, knowledgeable people with respect for themselves and others.
- Linda S.
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The staff is always friendly and patient and they take time to listen and handle concerns.
- Monica S.
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Georgia United Credit Union employees are sweet, honest and homegrown. They are respectful and take great care of your needs. Plus the rates the credit union offers are a home run for me. Wish I had joined sooner.
- Kellye A.

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*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rate may change after account is opened. The APY is accurate as of the last dividend declaration date. If your account balance is from $0.01 to $15,000.00 and qualifications are met, the Annual Percentage Yield will be 1.00%. If your account balance is $15,000.01 and above and you have met the qualifications, the Annual Percentage Yield will range from 1.00% to 0.05%. To earn 1.00% APY on up to $15,000 of the average daily account balance and to receive up to $10 per month in non-Georgia United ATM surcharge fee refunds, there is no minimum account balance requirement; however, the account must perform at least 15 Georgia United debit and/or credit card transactions that post and clear during the month, have a monthly direct deposit of $500 or more and be enrolled in E-Statements. If you do not meet the qualifications the APY will be 0.05%. Overdraft/returned item fees may apply, see Share Rates and Fees Schedule for additional fees that may apply. All Credit Union programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change at any time without notice.

**Courtesy Pay is a standard overdraft practice that comes with a Unified Checking Account. An overdraft occurs when you do not have enough money in your account to cover a transaction, but we pay it anyway. We authorize and pay overdrafts for checks and other transactions made using your checking account number, and automatic bill payments. We do not authorize and pay overdrafts for ATM and everyday debit card transactions unless you ask us to. We will charge you a Courtesy Pay fee of $35 each time we pay a transaction. We also offer overdraft protection plans, such as a link to your other accounts, which may be less expensive than our standard overdraft practices. We pay overdrafts at our discretion, which means we do not guarantee that we will always authorize and pay any type of transaction. Your account must be brought current within 30 days of initial use.

***Items transmitted using this service are not subject to the funds availability requirements of the Federal Reserve Board Regulation CC. Mobile check deposits are subject to verification and may not be available for immediate withdrawal.

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) insures your deposits (in savings, savings certificates, and share-draft/checking accounts) up to $250,000. IRAs are insured separately to $250,000.