Checking Accounts
Checking accounts that work for you
Features
Digital Edge
This digital account is ideal if you're seeking a seamless, check-free, and paperless banking solution. It offers a simple, secure, and mobile-friendly way to manage your finances on-the-go.
Features
Super Reward Checking
EARN 1.26% APY010
This high yield checking account offers all the best features you'd want in a checking account while allowing you to earn more on your deposits and everyday banking.
Checking Accounts
Rates are valid as of and are subject to change.
Type | Min. Balance | Dividend Rate | Annual Percentage Yield (APY) | Disclaimers |
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Super Reward Checking | up to $25,000 | 1.253% | 1.26% | I |
Amounts above $25,000 | 0.080% | 0.08% | ||
Requirements Not Met | 0.000% | 0.00% |
- I) To receive the rates above 0%, you must complete the following three requirements each month: 1) make purchases of $400 or more using a Provident debit and/or credit card, 2) complete one direct deposit or ACH transfer (automatic debit or credit), and 3) receive online e-Documents. If these requirements are not met in their entirety, the APY will be 0%. All qualifying purchases and transactions referred to as "per month" or "monthly" only count towards the requirement of the month in which they POST, which will be on a business day (Monday – Friday) and may take one or more business days from the purchase/transaction date. The minimum deposit required to open this Account is $25. No minimum balance required and no monthly fee will be assessed. To qualify you must also be a member and age 18 or older. Dividends are forfeited if the account is closed prior to scheduled dividend payment date. Effective February 1, 2013 no more than 1 (one) Super Reward Checking account can be opened per membership.
All Provident Checking Accounts Feature:
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Free Visa® debit card
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Several free Checking Account options
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Free online banking, e-deposits, and bill payments
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Surcharge-free ATM network (30,000+ locations)
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Zero Liability Fraud Protection Guarantee on debit card purchases
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No fees for checks or money orders111
Features
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No monthly fees when requirements are met
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Free Provident checks (re-order one box at a time)001
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Round Up Savings Program: This optional account is a simple, easy, and automatic way to save your hard earned money or pay down debt.
Provident Checking
This is a full-service checking account with no monthly fees when requirements are met.
Features
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No monthly fees or minimum balance
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Free Visa® debit card
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Free Overdraft Transfer Protection002
Youth Checking
Enables young people, ages 13-17, to learn how to manage their personal finances with an easy-to-use free checking account.
Features
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No monthly fees, no requirements, and no minimum balance
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Free box of Provident checks (first box only)001
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Round Up Savings Program: This optional account is a simple, easy, and automatic way to save your hard earned money or pay down debt.
Simply Free Checking
The ideal account if you want to avoid monthly fees and prefer a basic, no-frills account.
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Open a Checking AccountProvident is an outstanding banking institution which is why I have remained a loyal client for a very long time.
- Linda B, El Macero, CA
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Open a Checking AccountVery professional and knowledgeable staff. I love Provident Credit Union
- John L, Santa Clara, CA -
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I have had an account with Provident for many years. I always get superb service when I visit a branch!
- Jo Ann O, San Francisco, CA
Checking Account FAQs
Disclosures
- 001) Standard delivery fee applies.
- 002) In the event of an overdraft, if you have selected certain accounts to be used for Overdraft Transfer Protection and the funds are available to cover the transaction, they are automatically transferred from your other accounts. If you do not have funds available we offer Courtesy Pay Overdraft (there is a per-item fee for Courtesy Pay Overdraft) Service Charge Schedule
- 005) Direct Deposit of payroll, pension or benefits checks, or Automatic Transfer from a non-Provident account.
- 006) The minimum deposit required to open this account is $25.00. Your account will be automatically closed if your balance remains at zero for 180 days or more.
- 007) $25 Minimum deposit required to open. Must be 18 years or older to qualify. Limit 1 (one) Super Reward Checking account per membership.
- 008) Automatic or electronic payments using your checking account and routing number are not considered purchases. By providing your payee with your debit or credit card number, your posted automatic payments will be counted as eligible purchases. Some bill payments will meet the monthly requirement for an ACH debit or credit transaction. Debit card cash-back amounts and cash advances on credit cards do not count towards qualifications. Only one Visa credit card can have its purchases count towards your qualifications each month (whichever one that is selected on the account on the last business day of the month).
- 010) Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is effective as of and may change anytime. These are the requirements to receive 1.26% APY on balances up to $25,000, 0.08% APY on balances beyond the first $25,000, and ATM rebates. 1) make purchases of $400 or more using a Provident debit and/or credit card, 2) complete one direct deposit or ACH transfer (automatic debit or credit), and 3) receive online e-Documents. If the 3 requirements are not met in their entirety, the APY will be 0% and no ATM rebates will be issued for that month. All qualifying purchases and transactions referred to as "per month" or "monthly" only count towards the requirement of the month in which they POST, which will be on a business day (Monday – Friday) and may take one or more business days from the purchase/transaction date. Automatic or electronic payments using your checking account and routing number are not considered purchases. By providing your payee with your debit or credit card number, your posted automatic payments will be counted as eligible purchases. Some bill payments will meet the monthly requirement for an ACH debit or credit transaction. Debit card cash-back amounts and cash advances on credit cards do not count towards qualifications. Only one Visa credit card can have its purchases count towards your qualifications each month (whichever one that is selected on the account on the last business day of the month). The minimum deposit required to open this Account is $25. No minimum balance required and no monthly fee will be assessed. To qualify you must also be a member and age 18 or older. Fees may reduce earnings. Dividends are forfeited if the account is closed prior to scheduled dividend payment date. Effective February 1, 2013 no more than 1 (one) Super Reward Checking account can be opened per membership.
- 111) Limited to two official checks and three money orders per day per member at no charge. Additional official checks and/or money orders are subject to a fee. Does not apply to Business Checking accounts. Consult the Service Charge Schedule for current fees.
- 125) Provident will rebate nationwide ATM surcharge fees imposed by the other institution, up to $12.00 per month when you meet the monthly minimum requirements. ATM surcharge rebates will be deposited into your Super Reward Checking Account on the first day of the following month.
- 129) For Super Reward Checking, dividends paid: 1.26% APY on balances $0.01 - $25,000; 0.08% APY on balances $25,001 and over; 0% APY if the Super Reward Checking requirements are not met. Fees may reduce earnings. Limit 1 (one) Super Reward Checking account per membership.
- 150) While this account prevents you from overdrawing in most cases, there may still be times when your account could have a negative balance. This could happen if a transaction is approved for one amount, but the actual charge is more than the amount of money in your account. For example, when you use your debit card for a meal and then add a tip. In this situation, the full payment may go through and result in a negative balance on your account, but we will not charge you an overdraft fee.
You will not be able to use your debit card or withdraw from your account until you transfer or deposit enough money to bring your available balance positive.
- 151) Not all direct deposits are eligible for early availability, and it is not guaranteed. Funds may be available up to two days early, depending on when we receive the direct deposit instructions.