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Checking Accounts

We offer our members a variety of checking account options with features that will save you time and money.

Premier: Designed for high-balance accounts. Earns higher dividends, includes identity theft solutions, and loan discounts.

Secure: Our most popular account earns dividends, includes identity theft solutions, overdraft protection and loan discounts.

Classic: Just as the name implies, this is a classic checking account, which includes overdraft protection and loan discounts. Also available to ages 13-24 with no monthly fees.

Mobile users: View Checking Account comparison chart here.

Premier Secure Classic
ages 25+ 		Classic
ages 13-24
Earns Dividends ✓
Plus, earn a higher interest rate if criteria are met* 		✓
on balances over $1,000 		n/a n/a
FREE ATM Transactions
(FNCU branch ATMs are always free!) 		Unlimited†† 4 FREE withdrawals, 4 FREE transfers, 4 FREE inquiries (per account, per month)†
FREE Checks Unlimited
(on select styles) 		25% discount
(on select styles) 		n/a n/a
FREE Visa® Travel Card ✓ n/a n/a n/a
FREE Identity Theft Solutions ✓ ✓ n/a n/a
Round-up Savings
(Requires enrollment agreement and a FNCU debit card.) 		✓ ✓ ✓
Loan Discounts2 .25% on new loans
Overdraft Protection Available ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Eligible for an Advantage Plus Money Market Account ✓ ✓ n/a n/a
Minimum Balance Requirement $2,500 n/a $200** n/a
Monthly Fee $10
(if balance falls below min.) 		$2 $5
(waived if requirements are met)** 		n/a
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Grow your savings

Grow your savings with Round-up! 

Round-up is an easy checking account feature that will grow your Savings without any effort!

Plus, all of the following comes FREE1 with an FNCU Checking Account:

  • Get a secure Visa® Debit Card (available with Visa Purchase alerts), or an ATM card.
    • Enhanced fraud protection with EMV chips and contactless cards
    • Instant issue cards
    • 24/7 fraud monitoring
  • Online/Mobile Banking: Access your account anytime, anywhere!
    • eStatements: Quickly and securely view your statements.
    • Bill Pay: Pay one-time or recurring bills easily.
    • Remote Checking Deposit: Deposit checks by taking a picture of it with your mobile device (only available in our mobile app).
    • eAlerts and eNotices: Be notified of important account activity.
  • ATMs: Access to 85,000 surcharge-free† ATMs worldwide, with AllPoint and CO-OP networks.
  • Direct Deposit: Get access to your funds faster when funds are direct deposited to your FNCU account vs. waiting for a paper check.
  • Earn a higher rate with Rewards Term Share Certificates.

eSigning

There’s no need to come into a branch to sign documents! Sign electronically for loans and when opening accounts. All you need is an email address. (Not available for mortgages, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, or members ages 19 and under.)

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Already have a checking account somewhere else?
No problem. It’s easy to switch to First Nebraska Credit Union.

Use our online switch kit, give us a call (402) 492-9100, or stop by one of our locations!
To get an overview of all of our products and services, click here. 

NOTE: To qualify for a checking account, you must meet certain eligibility requirements. To open a checking account, you must have a share savings account which requires a minimum balance of $5. Checking accounts for ages 13-19 may require a parent/guardian joint owner until age 19.

* Earn a higher dividend rate for balances up to $10,000 if the following criteria are met: 35 eligible debit card purchases, enrolled in eStatements and direct deposit to checking account. View current rates.

** Monthly fee waived if all requirements are met: direct deposit to checking account, enrolled in eStatements, minimum balance of $200.

1. Text, data and other wireless carrier charges may apply.

2. All loans subject to approval. Rates, terms and conditions vary based on creditworthiness, qualifications, verification of sufficient monthly income and collateral conditions. Discount applies to new money only. Some types of loans do not qualify for the discount. Other restrictions may apply.

† For each non-FNCU branch ATM transaction over four, per account, per month, an ATM Transaction Fee of $2.50 will be assessed. Other bank, credit union, and ATM operators’ surcharges may apply. Cash withdrawals subject to daily limit.

†† The Premier Checking Account includes unlimited free ATM transactions, even if it’s not a CO-OP or Allpoint ATM. However, other bank, credit union, and ATM operators’ surcharges may apply.

For a list of all fees (some of which may be associated with your checking account), view our Fee Schedule.