Checking Comparison Chart

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DescriptionA checking account that offers online banking, check writing and electronic services (6)A checking account especially for students with a low monthly service fee (6)A basic checking account with a low monthly service fee (6)An interest earning checking account with benefits of a Cardinal Checking Account without the monthly service fee (6)An interest earning checking account with added benefits and without the monthly service fee (6)An interest earning checking account offering the best value for our members (6)
Minimum Balance$0 (3)$0 (3)$0 (3)$7,500 minimum combined share and loan balances (including real estate loans) or $2,000 minimum daily checking account balance (3)$20,000 minimum combined share and loan balance (3)$35,000 minimum combined share and loan balances (including real estate loans) (3)
Monthly Service FeeNone$5$8 (or $6 with direct deposit)NoneNoneNone
Below Minimum FeeNoneNoneNone$12 (or $10 with direct deposit)$15$22
DividendsN/AN/AN/ADividends earned (6)Dividends earned (6)Dividends earned (6)
Debit & ATM Cards
Monthly Card FeeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Monthly (POS) Purchase FeeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Other
  • Free use of all SFCU and CO-OP® ATMs
  • 4 free transactions per month at any non-SFCU ATM ($1 thereafter – plus any surcharge fees from other financial institutions). (4,5,7)
  • QUAD® Card (Visa® Check Card) with no annual fee
  • Free use of all SFCU and CO-OP ATMs
  • 2 free transactions per month at non-SFCU ATMs ($1 thereafter— plus any surcharge fees from other financial institutions) (4,5,7)
  • QUAD Card (Visa Check Card) with no annual fee
  • Free use of all SFCU and CO-OP ATMs
  • QUAD Card (Visa Check Card) with no annual fee
  • Free use of all SFCU and CO-OP ATMs
  • QUAD Card (Visa Check Card) with no annual fee
  • Free use of all SFCU and CO-OP ATMs
  • 4 Free transactions per month at any non-SFCU ATM - includes surcharges ($1 thereafter plus any surcharge fees from other financial institutions) (4,5,7)
  • QUAD Card (Visa Check Card)
    with no annual fee
  • Unlimited free transactions at non-SFCU TMs—includes surcharges (7)
  • QUAD Card (Visa Check Card) with no annual fee
Other Services
  • Unlimited check writing
  • Free CUOnline—online banking
  • Free eStatements
  • Free FAS-TELL touchtone phone services
  • Free BillPayer online bill payment
  • Free Travelers Checks for one
  • Unlimited check writing
  • Free CUOnline—online banking
  • Free eStatements
  • $1000 Visa Card—no annual fee first year
  • Overdraft protection from Visa Card
  • Free BillPayer online bill payment
  • No teller fees
  • Free Travelers Checks for one
  • 0.50% discount on first auto loan (1)
  • Unlimited check writing
  • Free CUOnline—online banking
  • Free eStatements
  • Free FAS-TELL touchtone phone services
  • Free BillPayer online bill payment
  • Free Travelers Checks for one
  • No teller fees
  • Unlimited check writing
  • Free CUOnline—online banking
  • Free eStatements
  • Free FAS-TELL touchtone phone services
  • Free BillPayer online bill payment
  • Free Travelers Checks for one
  • No teller fees
  • Unlimited check writing
  • Free CUOnline—online banking
  • Free eStatements
  • Free FAS-TELL touchtone phone services
  • Free BillPayer online bill payment
  • Free Travelers Checks for one
  • Reduced or waived fees
  • No teller fees
  • Free CUOnline—online banking
  • Free BillPayer online bill payment
  • 0.25% discount on future auto loans (1)
  • Rebate on future real estate loans (1)
  • 0.25% bonus on future certificates (1)
  • 2 free boxes of checks a year
  • Reduced or waived fees
  • Free Travelers Checks for one
  • No teller fees
Notes & DisclosuresMember must have e-mail access. All correspondence between member and SFCU is by e-mail. Member will not receive US Mail correspondence from SFCU unless it is a required form of communication.
NOTE: ATM fees not refundable at non-SFCU ATMs located at Tresidder Memorial Union and Stanford Medical Center.
Eligibility is subject to approval and students may be required to show proof of enrollment when account is opened.
NOTE: ATM fees not refundable at non-SFCU ATMs located at Tresidder Memorial Union and Stanford Medical Center.
NOTE: ATM fees not refundable at non-SFCU ATMs located at Tresidder Memorial Union and Stanford Medical Center.NOTE: ATM fees not refundable at non-SFCU ATMs located at Tresidder Memorial Union and Stanford Medical Center.NOTE: ATM fees not refundable at non-SFCU ATMs located at Tresidder Memorial Union and Stanford Medical Center.NOTE: ATM fees not refundable at non-SFCU ATMs located at Tresidder Memorial Union and Stanford Medical Center.

NOTES

See Disclosure Fee Schedule for SFCU fees and fee discounts.

(1)

Subject to change.

(3)

All members are required to have a $50 share balance in any of the following accounts: Checking Account, Savings Account,Money Management Account, Share CDs orIndividual Retirement Account.

(4)

Must have $200 minimum monthly direct deposit to receive four free ATM transactions per month.

(5)

Students are not required to have direct deposit.

(6)

For current rates, click here or contact a Member Service Representative at (650) 723-2509. These accounts are subject to all terms and conditions set forth in the current Dividend News, the Truth in Savings Disclosure and Agreements brochure and the Disclosure Fee Schedule.

(7)

To receive surcharge reimbursement click here.

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