Offer at a glance
- Interest Rate: 4.07% APY
- Minimum Balance: None
- Maximum Balance: $30,000
- Availability: Must live, work attend school or worship in one of the following counties in Alabama: Autauga, Butler, Chilton, Coosa, Crenshaw, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Pike, Russell. You’re also eligible if you’re active or retired Alabama Army or Air National Guard.
- Direct deposit required: Yes, $500+
- Additional requirements: 15 debit card transactions
- Hard/soft pull: Unknown
- ChexSystems: Unknown
- Credit card funding: Unknown
- Monthly fees: $10 monthly
- Insured: NCUA
The Offer
- Guardian Credit Union is offering the ultimate checking account, this earns 4.07% APY on balances up to $30,000 when the following requirements are met:
- Make at least 15 debit card transactions
- Set up a minimum monthly payroll direct deposit of at least $500
The Fine Print
- All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them
Avoiding Fees
If requirements for the increased APY are not met a $10 monthly fee applies.
Our Verdict
Fairly simple requirements to meet and nice large maximum deposit amount, worth considering if you live in one of the eligible counties. We still need to know if it’s a hard or soft pull to open. This will be added to the list of the best high yield checking accounts.
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Any member can refer us? It looks like we just need member's full name. Thanks.
@will Negative changes :( Starting 4/1/22, 25 swipes and $500+ debit card spend req'd. DD no longer needed. Source: Got a letter, however, their website is also updated to reflect the new rules.
Very sad, was a great account; easy $1200 per year. Don't ever see myself putting $500/mo on debit.
Hey KV I have a question to ask you about the account, could you shoot me an email? meowshark at hotmail dot com
You could try sending $500 between venmo using the debit card, I dont think there is a fee.
They allow out of state applicates if you have a family member as a member already. Any Alabamers want to refer me?
Also looking for a referral if anyone is up to it.
Were you ever able to open an account?
Still searching. If your in Alabama and wouldnt mind refering me let me know.
Have you tried donating to a local church?
I definitley will, however it seem their site is broken, I get an "You have been blocked
You are unable to access this website" when applying, and Ive tried multiple IPs. I sent them an email, lets see what they say.