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Checking Accounts

Access Checking

Perfect for ages 13–25. Access Checking* is designed for younger Members just getting started — no monthly fees, no minimum balance, and all the digital tools you need.

Open an Account

Free Digital Banking

No Monthly Fees

Debit Rewards1

Free Debit Card

Banking built for the next generation.

Access Checking gives Members ages 13–25 all the essentials with no extra cost or complexity. We have all the resources and experts you need to help Members meet their financial goals.

No Monthly Requirements
Earn Debit Rewards
Overdraft Services Available
Send and Receive Money Directly
No Monthly Service Charge

Requirements & Rates

Age requirement
13–25
Monthly Fee
$0
Minimum balance
None
APY
N/A

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Inspired Plus

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Basic Checking

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Basic Checking Plus

Elevated banking with no balance requirements

Disclosures

*Access checking is designed exclusively for members ages 16 to 25 and requires an initial minimum deposit of $25. Members under the age of 18, must have an adult as a joint accountholder on the account. Upon turning age 26, the Access Checking account will automatically convert to a Basic Checking account. Contact a Wheelhouse representative for more information.
Other terms and conditions may apply.
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1Earn Visa® Rewards Points each time you use your Wheelhouse® Visa® Platinum Rewards credit card on qualifying non-PIN based point-of-sale (POS) transactions. Qualifying non-PIN based POS transactions include contactless payments, card swipes, and signature-based transactions. Cash advances and ATM transactions are not considered qualifying transactions. All reward points will post to your account once qualifying transactions are verified. For every verified $1.00 charged to your Wheelhouse® Visa® Platinum Rewards credit card, you will earn one reward point. Plus, earn additional points throughout the year on qualifying categories.
Log in to digital banking to view and redeem points. For a complete list of qualifying categories, visit WheelhouseCU.com/BonusRewards. Contact the Cards & Operations Department at (619) 297-4835 with questions or disputes regarding qualifying transactions.