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We’re not going to just give you the normal budget advice like fewer lattes and avocado toast. We have smart resources to help with the bigger financial obstacles in your life. Become a member, and make smart money moves.

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BTF Wallet Benefits

Free stuff

  • FREE 1% Cash-Back VISA Debit Card
  • FREE Online Banking and Bill Payment
  • FREE Checks if you want them
  • Over 30,000 Surcharge FREE ATMs Nationwide
  • Zelle® - fast, safe and free in our mobile app. Send money to family and friends with Zelle®

Go without

  • NO Monthly Service Fee
  • NO Minimum Balance

A little extra

  • 1st NSF Fee waived (stuff happens)
  • Get Paid A Day Early with direct deposit
  • BTF Wallet comes with a Smart Start Money Market, delivering up to 3% to reward your savings habit

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What are the benefits of credit unions?

When you join a credit union you become a member and part of that credit union’s financial family. Unlike banks, credit unions do NOT have investors who are looking to make a profit. Rather, every member owns one share of the credit union. So as not-for-profit institutions, credit unions prioritize their members’ financial well-being over profit. And just like banks, credit unions are also federally insured [by the National Credit Union Association] and are just as safe as banks.

Credit unions set affordable fees for members. Their goals is to help members rather than please profit-seeking shareholders.

Similarly, credit unions are able to offer lower loan rates for everything from auto to mortgage loans and more.

Credit unions are much more willing to work with members to build or rebuild their credit where banks frequently have very strict, inflexible requirements.

When you save at a credit union, you're likely to enjoy higher interest rates than you would at a bank.

Credit unions routinely provide financial education to help members better manage their finances and establish a strong financial foundation.

These are just a few of the many benefits of credit union membership. If you aren't already a member, First U.S. welcomes you as a new member!

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Annual Percentage Yield (APY), terms and offers effective 09/30/2023 and subject to change without notice. Membership requires you maintain $25 in a Member Share (Savings) account. $5 membership fee is waived. Offer available for new BTF Wallet (new BTF Checking and new Smart Start MM) members. Limit one per household. Early pay requires receipt from deposit originator. BTF (Better Than FREE Checking): Free VISA debit card with 1% cash-back on signature-based purchase transactions during first six months after account opening up to a maximum of $200. One ATM surcharge rebate ($1.50 maximum) per month. First box of corporate image checks free. First NSF item free upon request per year; eStatements are required. Smart Start Money Market: Rates are variable and subject to change at any time after account opening. APY is earned on the portion of your balance in each rate tier. Blended APY: $0 - $2,000.00 is 3.00%; $2,000.01 to $5,000 is 3.00% - 1.49%; $5,000.01 to $10,000 is 1.49% - 0.87%; $10,000.01 to $50,000.00 is 0.87% - 0.21%; $50,000.01 to $100,000 is 0.21% - 0.13%. First $5,000 must be funds new on deposit to First U.S. Limit one Smart Start Money Market per member (and one Smart Start IRA Money Market per member). Check access not available.
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