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rewards checking account

Get a little something back for you. Just $50 will get you started.

get more when you spend

just $50 will get you started

Always using your debit card to pay for items? When you "swipe and sign" using your Rewards Checking account, you earn reward points. Rack up those points and redeem them for cash!


Graphic depicting $3=1 Reward point


earn CardPerks rewards with every $3 spent1


CardPerks Rewards

Earn rewards with your everyday spending. You can check the status of your points as often as you want by logging into Digital Banking or calling (855) 445-7431. With the points you earn, you can choose to reward yourself with:

cash back

Use your points to credit cash to your checking statements.

additional features

We are dedicated to helping every Member within every community we're a part of. Feel at ease knowing we have your back during tough times.

• Keep tabs on your account activity with Visa® Purchase Alerts

• Use Courtesy Pay protection on up to $1,000 for those moments when you don't have enough money in your account5

• Access free personal financial planning and helpful financial seminars.

• Transfer to and from accounts at other financial institutions

• Free non-United ATM transactions (up to 5 per month)4

• No foreign surcharge fees charged at Co-Op or Alliance One Network ATMs

• Overdraft protection available from a line of credit or Savings account

• Deposits insured up to $250,000 by NCUA

Manage your money effortlessly through convenient digital banking tools, extensive ATM access, and friendly, local service you can rely on, when you need it.

great rewards
to maximize your earnings

Earn 2.50% APY6 more

on an Elevate Money Market account

peace of mind

We've got your back. No enrollment for perks, no minimum balance, no monthly service fees, and no per check fees

ATM Fee Refunds

Receive up to $10 per month3 of ATM fee refunds that occur from using out of network ATMs. Plus, no foreign transaction fees charged at Co-Op or Alliance One Network ATMs

services at a glance

On-the-go, online, or in-branch. We’ve got you covered! Take a look at the chart below to see all the different ways you can access your Rewards Checking account. The choice is yours at United!

ATM mobile banking digital banking website online chat member services branch drive-thru
open Rewards account
check account balance
withdraw/deposit cash
transfer money between personal United accounts
transfer money to and from a non-United account
deposit a check
Skip-a-Payment
wire transfer
Zelle®
order a debit card
change card PIN

If you know your current PIN, call (866) 238-5378 to request a new personalized PIN. This change will take effect immediately.

view rewards points

You can check your points through Digital Banking, by visiting the CardPerks Rewards Page, or by calling (855) 445-7431

general questions
deposit taking ATMs view ATMs here

open an account

just $50 will get you started

we make it easy

Manage your money easily, when and how you want, with instant access online or from as many mobile devices as you can handle. 

Mobile Check Deposit

Save time by making a deposit without having to drive to a branch by depositing checks directly from your smartphone -- just snap a picture of your check with a smartphone via the United app.

Zelle®

Zelle® is a convenient way to send money using your mobile banking app or online banking account.

Free Bill Pay and eDocuments

Get added security by having your monthly statement sent directly to your email.

Debit Cards

Experience the convenience of the globally accepted Visa® Debit Card included with the Ultra Checking Account from United, making everyday purchases hassle-free from the donut shop to the movie theater and beyond.

Digital Wallet

Additional options are available for secure and convenient payments when you have Digital Wallet. Use Apple Pay®, Google Pay™, and Samsung Pay to buy what you want with one tap or click of your smartphone.5


Zelle and the Zelle related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.

[1] Subject to CardPerks Terms and Conditions. View Terms and Conditions for more information.

[2] Minimum opening balance of $50 required.

[3] ATM foreign surcharge fees will be refunded monthly up to $10/month; excludes international ATMs, balance inquiry, and ATM deposit fees. Members must meet the following monthly requirements to earn ATM foreign surcharge fee refunds: (a) enrollment in eDocuments; (b) 1 direct deposit or ACH per month from this Rewards Checking account that is posted by 11:59 PM ET on the second to last calendar day of the dividend period; and (c) a combined total of at least 20 cleared signature (swipe and sign/non-PIN) transactions on an Ultra or Rewards Checking account or cleared credit transactions on a U Boost, U First, or U Rewards credit card account for which the Tax Reported Owner is a cardholder are posted by 11:59 PM ET on the second to last calendar day of the dividend period.

[4] Additional fees may be charged by foreign ATM services. 

[5] Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. 

[6] APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Elevate Money Market bonus rate of 2.50% APY when all of the following requirements are met: a) the owner of this account who will receive the tax statement (the “Tax Reported Owner”) is the Tax Reported Owner of an Ultra Checking account or a Rewards Checking account maintained with an average monthly balance of at least $1.00; b) a combined total of at least 20 cleared signature (swipe and sign) credit transactions/non-PIN based debit card transactions on such Ultra Checking account or Rewards Checking account and cleared credit transactions on a U Boost, U First, or U Rewards credit card account for which the Tax Reported Owner is a cardholder are posted by 11:59 PM ET on the second to last calendar day of the dividend period; c) one direct deposit or electronic auto payment (ACH); d) active enrollment in e-statements. Rates may change after

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