APY

2.50%

As of Nov 8, 2026. Rates are variable.

Teachers · Checking account

Teachers High-Yield Smart Checking Account

$0 a year for an everyday customer. No monthly fee.

Checked Nov 8, 2026Updated

A year, everyday customer
$0
APY
Monthly fee
To open
Not stated

Against the market

How it ranks

#238of 1043 checking accounts, by a year’s value for an everyday customer

All 1043 checking accounts, ranked

Features

  • ATM fee rebates
  • Bill pay
  • Debit card
  • Interest bearing
  • ITIN accepted
  • Live chat
  • Mobile check deposit
  • Mobile wallet
  • Online opening
  • Overdraft protection transfer
  • Support 24/7

From the bank’s own pages. A feature not listed may still be offered: we list only what the bank states.

Rates by balance

$0 to $15,000
2.50%
$15,000.01 and up
0.10%

The bank’s rates · as of Nov 8, 2026

In the bank’s words

Terms

Rate conditions

To earn the APY
Maintain direct deposits of at least $500.00 per month
  • complete 10 debit card purchases
  • Maintain an average monthly balance of at least $5,000.00 in the Smart Checking account
  • Have $20,000.00 in combined end-of-month deposit balances
  • Members must enroll in Online Banking and eStatements in order to remain eligible
teachersfcu.org, checked Nov 8, 2026
APY paid on balances up to
$15,000teachersfcu.org, checked Nov 8, 2026
Interest compounds
daily balance methodteachersfcu.org, checked Nov 8, 2026

Fees

Monthly fee
Noneteachersfcu.org, checked Nov 8, 2026
Overdraft transfer fee
$8teachersfcu.org, checked Nov 8, 2026
ATM fees refunded, up to
$15 a monthteachersfcu.org, checked Nov 8, 2026

Who can open it

Membership
Membership required:
  • Join today by opening a Smart Checking account.
teachersfcu.org, checked Nov 8, 2026

Insured through the NCUA, up to $250,000 per member, per ownership category: NCUA record.

Rates and fees change; the bank’s own page is the final word. Report a mistake · How we make money · Not stated: 1 item counted at typical fees

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