Premier Plus Checking

Expand the possibilities of your checking account
Earn up to 3.50%1 APY
Get your paycheck up to two days earlier2
Receive $20 a month in ATM fee rebates3

Turn everyday banking into everyday rewards

Your money should work as hard as you do. With Premier Plus Checking, it grows with dividends that go beyond the national average.

$200 Bonus

when you meet the qualifications4
Send money5 quickly and securely with

Zelle®

$0

monthly service fees6

The Plus in Premier Plus

  • Access to 30,000+ free ATM fees nationwide
  • Online Banking and Bill Pay
  • Free Mobile Banking and mobile check deposit
  • Mastercard debit card for fast, easy purchases
  • Free credit score access
  • Instant debit card printing at your branch
  • Free card replacement
  • Low-Cost Overdraft Protection
  • Send and receive money via Zelle®

How to earn 3.50% APY1:

   Enroll in eStatements
     Use your Debit or Credit card 15+ times in the month

Security at your fingertips

Card alerts
Paper-free online eStatements
Round-the-clock fraud monitoring

Your Premier Choice

Premier Plus Checking
Chase Bank
Name
Dividend Rate
3.50%1
0.00%
Offer Early Payday
Yes2
No
$20 / Mo. ATM Fee Rebates
Yes3
No
Monthly Fees
$0
$0-127
Max Dividend Earned
$1,050.008
$0

Frequently asked questions & answers

There are three quick steps you can take immediately to reduce your fees and save yourself money. 
 
  1. Open the Smart Spending account which comes with no maintenance, service, or minimum balance fees! 
  2. Sign up for Overdraft Protection under Account Services in Online Banking. 
  3. Apply for an overdraft line of credit online, over the phone, or in person at one of our branches.

There are two ways member can order new checks: 

  1. In Online Banking, select Services in the main menu and select "Order Checks. 
  2. Call our Member Services Team at 800-772-4000.
If you meet the requirements for the 3.50% APY1 Dividend, then you will earn 3.50% on the first $30,000.00 and 0.10% on the remaining balance. If you don't meet the criteria for the 3.50% dividend, you will earn 0.10% on your full balance. 


The requirements to earn the 3.50% dividend premium yield. 1) Conduct 15 transactions using your debit and/or credit card that must post to the statement between the first day of the month and the last day of the month and 2) Must be opted in for eStatements. If you do not meet the requirements, 0.10% APY will be paid on all balances. Any points earned on a Premier America Mastercard credit card will still accrue even if these requirements are not met. Fees may reduce earnings.

Mobile Banking
Manage your finances from anywhere life takes you without missing a beat.
Premier America Credit Union is a full-service financial institution with branches in California and Texas. You may also conveniently join and open your Premier America account online.
Disclosures

1APY: Annual Percentage Yield. APY is accurate as of the last dividend declaration date and rates are subject to change at any time. Rate of 3.50% APY/ 3.50% rate for all accounts, new and existing, is paid on balances up to $30,000.00 and 0.10% APY paid on funds exceeding $30,000, when requirements are met. Requirements to earn premium yield are 1) Conduct 15 transactions using your debit and/or credit card that must post to the statement between the first day of the month and the last day of the month and 2) Must be opted in for eStatements. If you do not meet the requirements, 0.10% APY will be paid on all balances. Any points earned on a Premier America Mastercard credit card will still accrue even if these requirements are not met. Fees may reduce earnings.
2Early access to direct deposit funds depends on the timing of the submission of the payment file from the payer. Funds may be available on the day the payment file is received, which may be up to two (2) days earlier than the scheduled payment date. 
3Premier America Credit Union will not charge a fee for accessing your funds at a non CO-OP network ATM owned and operated by another financial institution or business; however, you may be charged a fee by the ATM owner/operator. This account will be eligible to receive up to $20 reimbursement each month for domestic ATM fees that will be credited to your account nightly when charged. ATM fee reimbursements are only eligible on consumer checking accounts.
4To qualify for the $200 New Premier Plus Checking Account Bonus, new account must have an ACH Direct Deposit (minimum single deposit of $250), be opted in to eStatements, and conduct 10 debit and/or credit card point of sale transactions within the first 60 days of account opening. Bonus will be paid in 2 separate $100 deposits made on day 61 if all qualifications are met and membership is in good standing. Members with open or converted checking account not eligible for account bonus. Bonus will be subject to IRS tax reporting. Member will receive a 1099 Form from Premier America. Offer subject to change or end without notice. Offer may not be combined with any other offer, except at the sole discretion of Premier America Credit Union. 
5To send or receive money with Zelle®, both parties must have an eligible checking or savings account. Transactions between enrolled users typically occur in minutes. Zelle® and the Zelle® related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.
6Standard fees may apply to additional account services.
7Fees via Chase.com on April 29, 2025

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