Protection for life’s “what if” moments.

Everything you need in one account.

More Than Checking. Protection and Convenience Built In.

Elite Checking gives you more than a place to keep your money. It brings together everyday convenience and essential protection in one simple account, so you can stay ahead, reduce the stress and feel more in control of life’s real moments.2

What Every Checking Account Gets

  • Easy, Fee-Free Cash

    At 30,000+ ATMs

  • Free Visa Debit Card

    For everyday use

  • Get Paid Early

    With direct deposit

  • Digital Banking

    Anytime, anywhere

  • Pay Bills Safely

    Online and on time

  • Real Help

    From real people

  • Bank at Over 5,000

    Shared branches

  • Optional Overdraft Protection

    If needed1

Protection for Life’s “What If” Moments

Built-in protection that helps you stay ready for the unexpected and gives you peace of mind when life gets complicated.

  • Identity protection you can count on: 24/7 identity monitoring* across 1,000+ databases, dark web alerts*, high-risk transaction notifications* and up to $10,000 in expense reimbursement³ if identity theft strikes.
  • Cell phone protection3 that works: Covers up to four devices with up to $400 per claim and $800 per year for theft or damage when you pay your wireless bill with this account.
  • Buyer’s protection3 and extended warranties3 : Eligible purchases get coverage for accidental damage or theft plus extended warranty benefits.
  • Credit tools that keep you informed: Monthly score4 updates, updated credit reports every six months and planning tools5 to track your credit health.

Everyday Convenience That Helps You Thrive

Built-in protection that helps you stay ready for the unexpected and gives you peace of mind when life gets complicated.

  • Wellness that goes beyond banking: 24/7 telehealth6* access with no copays, plus prescription, vision, and dental discounts for you and your family (this is not insurance).
  • Financial coaching on demand: One-on-one guidance, interactive courses, and resources to help you reach your goals. (available via mobile and web only).
  • No paper statement fee: Keep mailed statements without paying extra.7

Select the accounts you want to compare:

Elite Checking

Elite Plus Checking

Estimated Monthly Value†
$52 Value!
$97 Value!
ID Theft Protection2
Yes!
(Coverage: $10,000)
Yes!
(Coverage: $25,000)
Credit File Monitoring*
Private WiFi (VPN)
Cell Phone Protection3
Yes!
(Coverage: $400 claim)
Yes!
(Coverage: $600 claim)
Purchase Protection & Warranty3
Health Discounts*
24/7 Telehealth6*
Yes!
Yes!
(Covers family)
Earn Dividends on Your Balance
No
Yes!
0.25%
Exclusive Loan Discounts
No
Yes!
0.25% off Auto Loan Rates
0.125% off Closed-end Equity Loan Rates
$hopping Rewards™*
Travel & Leisure Discounts
(available via mobile and web only)
No Out-of-Network ATM Fees7

Life Just Gets Easier With
Elite Checking.

It helps ease the stress of life’s “what ifs” and everyday to-dos, so you can worry less and enjoy more of what matters.

More Than a Checking Account.

Feel confident, protected, and ready for life’s surprises with less stress and more control.

  • Protection that has your back
  • Banking that makes life easier
  • Tools to help you plan ahead with confidence
  • Tools to help you plan ahead with confidence

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Disclaimers

* registration/activation required  

1 Overdrafts: Overdrafts may occur with checks, ACH, ATM withdrawals, transfers, bill payments, debit card purchases, and other electronic payments. No fee is charged if your account is overdrawn by less than $20. If overdrawn by more than $20, a $20 fee applies per occurrence (maximum five per day). Payment of overdrafts is at the discretion of Frontwave Credit Union and not guaranteed. Declined items may also incur standard NSF fees. Overdraft services may be terminated if not repaid within 30 days. Other terms apply.  

2 Eligibility of Benefits: Benefits are available to personal checking account owner(s) and joint account owners, subject to terms and conditions for the applicable Benefits. Benefit are available to non-publicly traded businesses and their business owner(s) listed on the account. Benefits are not available to a “signer” on the account who is not an account owner or to clubs, organizations, and/or churches and their members, schools, or their employees/students. For revocable grantor trusts, Benefits are available only when a grantor is serving as a trustee and covers the grantor trustee(s). For all other fiduciary accounts, Benefits are available to the beneficiary, who must be the primary member. (Fiduciary is not covered). Eligible family coverage, when provided (such as with Elite Plus), includes spouse/domestic partner, dependent children under age 25, and parent(s) residing in the same household.  

3 Special Program Notes: The descriptions herein are summaries only and do not include all terms, conditions, and exclusions of the Benefits described. Please refer to the actual Guide to Benefit and/or insurance documents for complete details of coverage and exclusions. Insurance products are not NCUA insured, not a deposits, of or guaranteed by the credit union or any credit union affiliate.  

4 Credit Tools: Credit score is a VantageScore 3.0 based on a single bureau. Third parties may use different models type of credit score to assess your creditworthiness. Semiannual credit reports are provided through TransUnion.  

5 Credit Score Tracker: Once credit file monitoring has been activated and you have requested your first credit score, you may request a new credit score each month to be plotted on your Credit Score Tracker graph. Monthly email notifications will be sent to let you know when your new score is available.  

6 Telehealth & Wellness: Telehealth benefit is available to the primary account holder for Elite Checking. For Elite Plus Checking, coverage extends to the account holder, spouse/domestic partner, and up to six dependent children age 2 and older. This is not insurance.  

7 Fees: Out-of-network ATM fees charged by the ATM owner or network may still apply and are not reimbursed. A $2 paper statement fee applies for Everyday Checking unless eStatements are selected.  

† Estimated values reflect typical monthly savings from comparable marketplace benefits and may change. Features may vary by account, and values are for illustration only with no cash equivalent.

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