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University Credit Union is proud to offer Mavericks and UT Arlington fans an exclusive UTA debit card and UTA Cash Back Credit Card! Spend with school pride each time you insert, swipe, and tap.

Available with the University and Smart Checking Accounts.

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4.00% APY1 High Yield Savings Account

New money only.
$2,500 minimum balance to earn dividends.

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A University Checking Account comes with exciting perks and benefits designed to give member-owners a financial advantage.

Easy Checking

Easy Checking

A University Checking Account comes with no monthly service or overdraft fees.

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Earn up to 5.00% APY2

Earn up to 5.00% APY2

Earn dividends for additional UCU products.
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Get Paid Early

Get Paid Early

See your paycheck up to two days early3 with direct deposit.
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Low Rates

Low Rates

We offer the Best Rates in the Nation Guarantee on loans.
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Free ATMs

Free ATMs

Access to over 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide.

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Shared Branching Network

Shared Branching Network

In-branch access at over 5,000 shared branching locations.
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When you have University Credit Union in your corner, you have a financial partner that uses cutting-edge technology and user-friendly solutions to make on-the-go banking easier and safer than ever before.
We’re like a bank… except better

We’re like a bank… except better

Credit unions are different by design - our mission is not focused on satisfying shareholders and keeping an eye on the bottom line. As a not-for-profit organization, our goal is to give member-owners a financial advantage through concierge customer experiences, a Best Rates in the Nation Guarantee, and competitive savings opportunities.

*UCU guarantees that our lowest loan rates for cars, credit cards, consumer loans, and HELOCs are in the top 5% nationwide as measured in a monthly rate survey by Rate Watch, a part of S&P Global. 

 

1APY = Annual Percentage Yield. To earn up to 5.00% APY, members must have a qualifying University Checking Account. Based on a combined rate of 4.88%. Credit card must be active, have at least one monthly transaction (excludes balance transfers and cash advances), and be enrolled in credit card eStatements to qualify for the extra 1.00% APY in dividends. Account does not earn dividends if there is a $0 balance in a HELOC at the end of the month. All accounts must be in good standing with no delinquency or bankruptcy pending. Multiple loans in the same category count for only 1.00% APY in dividends. 

 

Qualifying University Checking Accounts will earn 1.00% APY in dividends on balances up to $25,000. Balances above $25,000 will be paid at the regular checking rate. Qualifying University Checking Accounts are defined as having at least 25 transactions per month (includes transactions made with both debit and credit cards) and enrollment in eStatements. If the requirements are not met, then no dividend is earned. Secondary University Checking Accounts not eligible to earn APY. Dividends are calculated by the daily balance method, which applies a daily periodic rate to the balance in the account at the end of each day. Dividends are disbursed monthly into the active University Checking Account. APY is accurate as of the last dividend declaration date. Fees could reduce the earnings on the account. Rate subject to change after account opening and may vary based on qualifications met at month end. Not valid with any other offers. To establish a UCU Membership, you must deposit at least $5 to a Regular (Share) Savings Account. A $50 minimum deposit is required to open a University Checking Account. All accounts are subject to approval. 

*UCU guarantees that our lowest loan rate for cars, credit cards, consolidation loans, and HELOCs are in the top 5% nationwide as measured in a monthly rate survey by Rate Watch, a part of S&P Global.

1APY = Annual Percentage Yield. APY is accurate as of 10/1/24 and subject to change or end at any time. Dividend rate is 3.9285%. Minimum opening deposit is $5. Minimum balance required to earn APY is $2,500.00. The High Yield Savings Account is a tiered rate account. 0% APY for a balance less than $2,500.00 and 4.00% APY for balances $2,500.00 and more. The APY for each balance tier is variable and is subject to change after the account is opened. High Yield Savings Account is only available for new money deposited to UCU. New money is money not currently or previously held in a UCU account.

2APY = Annual Percentage Yield. To earn up to 5.00% APY, member must have a qualifying University Checking Account. Based on a combined rate of 4.88%. Credit card must be active, have at least one monthly transaction (excludes balance transfers and cash advances), and be enrolled in credit card eStatements to qualify for the extra 1.00% APY in dividends. Account does not earn dividends if there is a $0 balance in a HELOC at the end of the month. All accounts must be in good standing with no delinquency or bankruptcy pending. Multiple loans in the same category count for only 1.00% APY in dividends.

3Early access to direct deposit funds is dependent on the timing of the submission of the payment file from the payer. Generally, these funds are available on the day the payment file is received, which may be between two and six days earlier than the scheduled payment date.

Qualifying University Checking Accounts will earn 1.00% APY in dividends on balances up to $25,000. Balances above $25,000 will be paid at the regular checking rate. Qualifying University Checking Accounts are defined as having at least 25 transactions per month (includes transactions made with both debit and credit cards) and enrollment in eStatements. If the requirements are not met, then no dividend is earned. Secondary University Checking Accounts not eligible to earn APY. Dividends are calculated by the daily balance method, which applies a daily periodic rate to the balance in the account at the end of each day. Dividends are disbursed monthly into the active University Checking Account. APY is accurate as of the last dividend declaration date. Fees could reduce the earnings on the account. Rate subject to change after account opening and may vary based on qualifications met at month end. Not valid with any other offers. To establish a UCU Membership, you must deposit at least $5 to a Regular (Share) Savings Account. A $50 minimum deposit is required to open a University Checking Account. All accounts are subject to approval.

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