Shopping Around for Free Checking?

Find your best-fit checking account with UW Credit Union.

Women smiles as she found the right checking account | UW Credit Union

.Choosing a checking account can feel overwhelming, but it’s also an exciting milestone in your financial journey. We have guidelines to help you through the process.

Think About What You Need

Answer these questions to narrow your search:

  • Are you a student?
  • Have you established credit history?
  • Do you pay bills solely online or do you need paper checks?
  • Will you need additional accounts or services?
  • Do you prefer mobile banking, face-to-face experiences or a combination?

Your answers will shorten the list of financial institutions that best fit your needs.

Compare Features and Benefits

Many checking accounts come with features and benefits — you just need to decide which ones mean the most to you.

If you’re interested in a free checking account, look for an account that:

  • has no minimum balance requirements
  • has no monthly fees

Here’s what you can expect when you open a checking account with UW Credit Union:

Explore even more benefits like mortgage closing cost credits.

As an added bonus, when you open an account at UW Credit Union you become a member, which makes you an owner. No matter how much money is in your account, you have an equal voice and vote in how the credit union is run.

And if you still need convincing, these sweet perks should do it:

  • Discounted Badger™ tickets2
  • Free delivery with EatStreet3
  • The coolest debit card designs
  • Discounted rates on Bublr bikes

Ready to open your account? We make it easy. All you need is a few minutes and a little bit of documentation to open a checking account online. If you prefer to meet face to face, we can do that, too.

UW Credit Union offers a range of checking account options to meet you where you’re at in life. Whether it’s your first account or your fifth, we’re here for every you.

1Zelle® and the Zelle® related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC, and are used herein under license.

2Ticket price varies based on game and location, subject to availability. Limit 14 tickets per game/transaction. Standard single-game per-ticket-fees & processing fees apply. Offer available online only through provided link above. Please contact the Wisconsin Athletic Ticket Office at 1-800-GO-BADGERS or 608-262-1440 should you have any additional questions.

3EatStreet delivery fee is $0 when you pay with your active UW Credit Union debit or credit card. Minimum order of $12 required to qualify. Payments through third-party wallets like Google Pay and Apple Pay are not eligible for offer. UW Credit Union reserves the right to change or stop offer at any time.

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