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At Park Community, we offer a variety of checking accounts including free checking with interest, student checking, fresh start checking, and more. Whether you have direct deposit and like to use your debit card or just need an extra account to manage your money, Park Community has an account to meet your needs.

Brightside Checking Account

You’re in control of your finances with Brightside Checking Account. We created an account that makes it simple to save and gives you grace when you hit a financial shortfall. There is no minimum credit score requirement and Brightside is a great opportunity to get started or start over with a checking account.

  • No Minimum Balance Requirement
  • Savings Jar
  • Annual Savings Match Up to $2501
  • $250 in standard overdraft protection2

HI Checking Account

Get more from your checking account! With Park Community's Hi Checking, enjoy high interest at 0.49% APY3 on your balance up to $10,000, plus convenient features like ATM refunds4 and no minimum balance when requirements are met. View Requirements.

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Traditional Checking Account

Our traditional checking account is free when you maintain a minimum daily combined balance of $200, or if you have a loan with Park Community. Additional features include:

  • No Direct Deposit Required
  • Mobile Bill Pay
  • Unlimited Check Writing
  • 7 Free ATM Transactions Monthly4
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Timeless Checking Account

You've put in the work, now reap the benefits. Our Timeless Checking Account rewards our members who are 50 and older with these exclusive benefits.

  • 7 Free ATM Transactions Monthly4
  • Rising Interest with Higher Balances
  • No Monthly Service Charge
  • No Minimum Balances
  • Free Box of Checks5
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Student Checking Account

We understand you have a lot on your plate. Let us lighten the load. With your Student Checking account, you can manage your money without the extra stress. Available for young adults ages 12-24 who are full-time students.

  • No Minimum Balances
  • No Direct Deposit Required
  • 7 Free ATM Transactions Monthly4
  • Mobile Bill Pay
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Details:

1Applicant must qualify for membership and be 18 years or older at time of account opening. $5 is required to open and maintain a Primary Savings account. The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on a Regular Savings is 0.15% as of 10/1/2024.Rates are subject to change without notice and may change after account is opened. Brightside Checking has a standard $10 monthly maintenance fee (called Brightside Fee). Fees may reduce earnings. Bonuses earned may be subject to IRS reporting. There is no credit score requirement for Brightside Checking. Brightside Savings Jar opens automatically with Brightside Checking with automatic roundup from debit card to Savings Jar account set up at account opening. Federally Insured by NCUA. Annual Deposit Match: Every year on the anniversary of the account opening, we will match either the balance or the amount of roundup deposits to the account(lesser of the two) up to $250. Example: If account is opened on 7/30/24, on7/30/25 we will look at roundup deposits from 7/31/24-7/30/25. Match will be deposited on 7/30/25.

2Overdraft Protection: Brightside Checking comes with $250 in Standard Courtesy Overdraft Protection (checks and ACH transactions). Not eligible for Courtesy Plus. Member must still opt in or out of Standard Courtesy ODP.

3APY=Annual Percentage Yield. Must qualify. HI Checking earns 0.49% APY on balances between one penny and $10,000, 0.05% APY paid on all amounts above $10,000, and ATM refunds up to $15 when the four requirements are met each month. HI Checking Requirements: 1. 20 Debit Card Transactions (PIN- based or Signature). 2. Spend $500 or More in Debit Card Transactions (PIN- based or Signature). 3. Setup Direct Deposit. 4. Enroll in eStatements. If the requirements are not met, your account will still function as a free checking account; however, you will not receive interest or ATM refunds for that month. The merchant determines how your debit card transactions are processed. APY is variable and may change after account opening. The annual percentage yield is effective 08.01.2024. No minimum balance required to open or earn the APY. No monthly service charge. Only one HI Checking account per member. Federally insured by NCUA.

4Other institution fees may still apply. No surcharge at any Money Pass or Alliance One ATMs.

5Account holder receives one box annually or $7 credit for checks of their choice.

Current checking account rates

Account Types
Tiers
Dividend Rate
APY
HI Checking

(Base, if you don't meet the monthly requirements)

0.00%

0.00%

(Bonus Rate $0.01-$10,000.00)

0.489%

0.49%

(Bonus Rate over $10,000.00)

0.050%

0.05%

Timeless checking

($0.01-$999.99)

0.050%

0.05%

($1,000.00-$9,999.99)

0.050%

0.05%

($10,000.00-$24,999.99)

0.100%

0.10%

($25,000.00 and higher)

0.150%

0.15%