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Basic checking with all the essentials. | Earn 3% on your balance. | Added identity and mobile phone protection. | All the perks in one account. | |
Monthly Fee | $2 | $10 | $7 | $10 |
Option to Waive Monthly Fee2 | ![]() See how |
Can be reduced to $5.
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Minimum to Open |
$25
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No Minimum Balance Requirement |
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0.50% Cash Back3 |
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Foreign ATM Fees Waived4 |
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1/month |
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2/month
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Loan & Mortgage Discount5 |
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ID Protect® Services & Cellular Phone Protection |
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Earns Dividends |
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Earn 3.00% APY* on balances up to $10,000 with Ultimate Checking.
Hard work deserves easy checking.

Start earning the ultimate rate (up to 3.00% APY) on your checking balance, plus a welcome bonus of $200!¹ You really can have it all, and here's how:
- Open your account using promo code JOIN200, and make qualifying direct deposits of at least $500 for 3 consecutive months, with the first direct deposit within 60 days of opening your account.
- Take 30 seconds to sign up for eStatements.
- Make 15 or more monthly debit card purchases (and each one can also earn you 0.5% cash back!).
See what members are saying.
Lower loan rates, higher dividends, and easy access are just a few of the things members love about Everwise:
"Everwise provided a fixed-rate mortgage that has freed us up to be able to save for college or trade school for our children. It also has made paying bills easy and safe."
- Trevor E.
"Everyone is always nice and friendly. They recognize us by name and give us undivided attention. A very nice place to do business.”
- David N.
"I love Everwise - they are always friendly and helpful. I've banked with Everwise for over 20 years, and with all of the available options, I have accounts that meet all my needs."
- Paige S.
Bank your way.

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Change is easy.

You've found your people. Now let's find the path to your dreams.
Everyone’s path looks different, but over the last nearly 100 years, we’ve walked along them all. Whether it’s freeing yourself from debt, saving up for your dream home, or college funds for your kids, you’ll have everything you need to find your way. We share the same values, the same dedication to our community, and we’ll share the same successes, too. You are the reason we do what we do every day – entrusting your finances to Everwise means giving yourself the confidence and support to keep growing and achieving.
Let's kick things off. Your new checking account can get you a welcome bonus of $200.
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Subject to membership requirements. All credit union programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.
* APY = Annual Percentage Yield. 3.00% APY on balances up to $10,000 as of the last dividend declaration. Rate may change after the account is opened. A monthly account fee of $10 will be charged. This fee is waived if during the statement cycle you are enrolled in eStatements and complete at least 15 Everwise debit card non-ATM transactions each equaling $5 or more on this account between the 21st day of the prior statement month and the 20th day of the current statement month. If the requirements to avoid the monthly account fee are not met no dividends will be paid.
¹ $200 Checking Bonus offer effective 4/30/2024. Limited time only and subject to termination without notice. A) Open an eligible account using or mentioning promo code Join200. B) Have Direct Deposit(s) of $500 or more directly deposited to your new checking account for a minimum of 3 consecutive months, with the first direct deposit within 60 days of opening the checking account. When all requirements are met the $200 bonus will be credited to the new checking account on or before the close of the next full statement. Bonus applies to new memberships. Limit of one new checking account bonus per membership. Eligible Accounts: Performance, Advantage, Ultimate and World checking accounts. You may receive an IRS tax form 1099-INT for the cash incentive.
2 Options to Reduce Monthly Account Fee:
Performance Checking: A monthly account fee of $2 will be charged each month; however, $2 will be waived if your monthly statement is delivered electronically as eStatement OR if your combined deposit, loan, and Everwise Investment Services balances exceed $2,500 OR have direct deposit, OR you perform 10 transactions in the account.
Advantage Checking: A monthly account fee of $7 will be charged each month; however, $2 will be waived if your monthly statement is delivered electronically as an eStatement.
World Checking: Account subject to monthly fee of $10; however, $2 will be waived if monthly if account is enrolled in eStatements or $10 will be waived if your combined deposit, loan, and Everwise Investment Services exceed $100,000.
Ultimate Checking: A monthly account fee of $10 will be charged. This fee is waived if during the statement cycle you are enrolled in eStatements and complete at least 15 Everwise debit card non-ATM transactions each equaling $5 or more on this account between the 21st day of the prior statement month and the 20th day of the current statement month. If the requirements to avoid the monthly account fee are not met no dividends will be paid.
3 Earn .50% cash back rebate on non-PIN purchases with your Everwise Credit Union Debit Mastercard. Rebate is redeemable once the rebate amount reaches $30 within the calendar year. The maximum rebate per calendar year is $5,000. Eligible purchases do not include ATM transactions or those made using a personal identification number (PIN).
4 Members receive free use of Alliance One and CO-OP ATMs within Indiana. A $2.50 foreign transaction fee applies to Alliance One and CO-OP outside of Indiana.
5 A $100 Mortgage origination fee discount is available, as is a 0.25% loan discount is available on direct, closed-end, consumer loans only (excludes loans signed at a dealership, real estate secured, lines of credit including credit cards, credit builder, and commercial loans).