AFCU Container Background
AFCU Container Background Arcs

Premium Checking

a man and woman in front of a computer
a man and woman in front of a computer

Even More Perks

Premium Perks

America First Premium Checking offers great benefits such as cash back, identity protection, mobile phone coverage, and exclusive coupons, but we are constantly adding to that list! Click the button to see our latest Premium promotions.

A Premium Experience at a Value Price

Premium Checking isn’t just another checking account—it’s the future of personal finance. With tons of perks and services, it gives you all the flexibility and convenience of Classic Checking, but with features like identity theft protection, digital coupons, and more. At just $6 per month, you’ll wish you would have found it sooner.

Press to Play the video
Premium Checking

Account Features

premium account features
premium account features

First and foremost, we’ve built Premium Checking around an unbeatable collection of core checking account features, including:

  • No low-balance fees
  • Unlimited monthly transactions
  • The buying power and worldwide acceptance of an America First Visa® debit card
  • Access to a nationwide network of over 35,000 free ATMs
  • Card Guard® mobile security
  • The ability to earn up to 600 America First Rewards point per month
  • Exclusive local deals & discounts
  • Monthly dividends


No-Fee Checks & Money Orders

a man and woman planning finances

While cashier’s checks and money orders aren’t as common today, there are occasions when they’re still needed. We’ll reduce the cost of money orders to $1 and we’ll waive the $2 printing fee for cashier’s checks if you have America First Premium Checking.

Premium Account Payback

premium account payback
premium account payback

When you couple Premium Checking with products like a low-rate auto loan or Signature Visa® card, you’ll get increased points on select purchases. Redeem these points for cash, travel, events, and more.

Identity Protection Suite

identity protection suite
identity protection suite

Enjoy fully managed identity theft protection for you, your children, and your parents upon enrollment through Allstate Insurance. Plus, you’ll receive alerts about suspicious account activity as well as access to a team of professional privacy advocates.

Mobile Phone Protection

mobile phone protection
mobile phone protection

Phone replacements due to accidental damage or theft are covered with Premium Checking! Coverage for theft automatically began when you opened your Premium Checking account. Coverage for accidental damage begins the first day of the month following the date you became entitled to this service. No additional registration is required.

CouponzDirect

copuonz direct
copuonz direct

This service automatically attaches digital coupons to your loyalty cards for popular local and national stores including retailers like WinCo, Smiths, Kroger, Walgreens, CVS, and many more. No more clipping coupons—the savings are automatic.

Shopping Saver

shopping saver
shopping saver

Benefit from special deals and exclusive discounts on dining, shopping, travel, movies, events, and more. These everyday savings will help you stretch your money further.


ATM Fee Offset

ATM fee offset
ATM fee offset

If you incur fees from America First for withdrawing cash from out-of-network ATMs, Premium Checking offsets those fees by returning an equal amount to your account in the form of America First Rewards points, up to $10 (1,000 points) per month. Please note that this offset only applies to the fees assessed by America First, not those charged by other financial institutions or ATM owners.

$135 value* for just $6 per month!

premium checking six dollars a month

All of that is just the start of what you get with Premium Checking. We could go on, but we’d rather let you try it for yourself. We’re pretty sure that once you’ve experienced everything Premium Checking has to offer—for just $6 a month!—it will become your go-to account for life.

AFCU arcs

Get Checking That Works Harder for You

Ready to experience these perks? With Premium Checking, these benefits pay for themselves. Apply today!

man

Premium Checking FAQs

Once you’ve logged into online banking, click the America First Rewards button below your point total. There, you’ll be able to choose whether to redeem points for cash or for rewards. You can also set up automatic redemptions on the America First Rewards portal page.

It is $6 per month. When you first sign up, we will provide the first two months at no cost. 

No. These benefits are only for Premium Checking accounts.

Rewards points are earned in different ways, but all rewards points are combined into one pool on each member’s account.

Want Premium Checking at No Cost?

It can be done! If you want to avoid the monthly payment of $6 for your Premium Checking account, you just have to meet these three requirements each month:

  • Have a direct deposit into your account of at least $500
  • Complete** 20 or more transactions with your Visa credit or debit card
  • Maintain an average daily checking balance of at least $1,500

For additional information, or to speak with a member service representative, please call 1-888-476-2143 or visit your local branch.

*Estimated monthly value is based on current market prices of comparable services and/or programs & products. Phone coverage cost is based on a family of four with four mobile phones. No cash value is implied with use of this account or any of its features. **Pending transactions are not considered complete and will not count toward the monthly number of transactions until they are cleared.

We're Here to Help You

At America First Credit Union, our chief concern is the financial well-being of members. We strive to provide superior products and services and strengthen the communities we serve.