Checking Accounts

No strings attached, just smart banking.

All the must-haves with zero surprises—straightforward banking made easy.
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No Monthly Fees
No Monthly Fees
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No Monthly Fees

MoneyTrack budgeting tools

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Digital Wallet

Online & Mobile Banking

Online & Mobile Banking

Online & Mobile Banking

Stress-free banking for students

No minimum balance or monthly fees

MoneyTrack savings tools

Online & Mobile Banking

Online & Mobile Banking

Online & Mobile Banking

Stress-free banking for students

No minimum balance or monthly fees

MoneyTrack savings tools

Online & Mobile Banking

Online & Mobile Banking

Online & Mobile Banking

Rates & Fees

Simply & Student Checking

Minimum daily balance
Dividend rate
APY*
$0
0.00%
0.00%
$1,000
0.01%
0.01%
$5,000
0.01%
0.01%
Disclosure

*APY=Annual Percentage Yield. Effective Date: April 1, 2026. Last Dividend Declaration Date: March 31, 2026. Rates subject to change at any time.

Dividends paid from current income and available earnings after required transfer to reserves at the end of the dividend period. Rates are subject to change without notice as determined by the Credit Union’s Board of Directors. Fees could reduce earnings on accounts. Some restrictions may apply.

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Special offers and programs

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Shortcut to Savings Program
Grow Savings Effortlessly
We'll round up your Debit Card purchases and transfer the difference from your Checking to your Savings Account*.
It's free!
Easily save while you spend
Turn small change into big savings
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Direct Deposit
Want Your Money Faster?
Set up direct deposit with your employer and get your paycheck deposited directly into your Yolo Federal account.
Get paychecks right away
Choose one or more account

Digital Wallet

Make purchases securely and conveniently using a Digital Wallet. You can buy items online or in stores with just a tap of your phone. Easily link your Yolo Federal Debit or Credit Card to your phone, smartwatch, tablet, or computer.
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Buy Now, Pay Later

Make payments work for you, not the other way around—BNPL helps you manage spending without feeling stretched too thin.

Plan Your Purchase gives you cash up front and lets you pay it back in easy-to-handle payments.

Split Your Payments lets you spread out payments on eligible debit card purchases over time.
What our members say:
“The Member Relationship Specialist explained everything clearly. I enjoyed the application from start to finish. I feel I can trust Yolo Federal Credit Union with all my banking needs.”
Rogers Long
“My brother is disabled and needs extra help…Yolo Federal goes out of its way to help him, from checking issues to change purchases. They give him a seat and come to him since it is hard for him to stand for any length of time.”
Jonathan Cowan
“Love banking here💕”
Jeanie Morrison
“The team at Yolo FCU … is awesome. They treat all the members as if they are family, and my experience with them was nothing short of spectacular! I would recommend them to everyone I know!”
Abbas Chechi
“Best bank ever”
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“I couldn’t be more thankful for … how streamlined the experience was. I would recommend Yolo FCU to anyone looking for a place to handle their financial needs.”
James Haws
Yolo FCU Member
“This is a great bank!!! The staff is awesome.”
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Frequently asked questions

What are the requirements to open a Checking Account?

You must open the account with a minimum of $25 and be age 13 or older. Anyone under the age of 18 must apply with an adult.

What is the monthly fee?

The monthly fee for a Checking Account is $0.


There is no monthly fee, it's free!

There is a $5 monthly fee to have your paper statements mailed to you. To avoid this fee, you can enroll in free eStatements. Members 65 or older or 18 and younger are excluded from this fee.

Can I open just a Checking account?

No, all Yolo FCU members are required to have a membership Savings Account. Joining Yolo FCU and opening a membership savings account allows you to access all the perks and benefits of credit union membership, including low rates on Auto Loans, convenient digital banking options, access to 30,000 CO-OP ATMs nationwide, and more!

What is the difference between Simply Checking and Student Checking accounts?

The Share Savings account minimum balance is waived with Student Checking until the account owner turns 23.

How do I get started with Shortcut to Savings Program?

Easily enroll your Account online or at a branch. Once you're enrolled, we'll round up every debit purchase* to the nearest dollar. For example, if you spend $9.50 on a purchase, we'll transfer $0.50 from your Checking to your Savings.

Savings will be added together into one transaction amount and transfer from your Checking to Savings the day after purchases were made.

Enroll Online:

  • Click on the link below
  • Fill out form
  • Select "Finish"

How do I set up Direct Deposit?

You can set up Account through your employer. All you need to do is provide them our routing number (321178514) and your Checking Account number.

To get your Checking Account number (MICR), from Online or Mobile Banking.

  • Login and select your Checking Account
  • Select "Show Details"
  • Use the number displayed under MICR Account Number
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Everyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in Yolo,
Sacramento, Placer,
or El Dorado counties is eligible for membership.
Everyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in Yolo, Sacramento, Placer, or El Dorado counties is eligible for membership.
Disclosure

To participate in the “Shortcut to Savings” program (Program) you must: (i) notify us through our website, by phone, email, or in person to opt-in; and (ii) have been issued a debit card. The Program rounds up each debit purchase transaction (Purchase) to the nearest dollar and transfers any amount in excess (Amount) from the checking account (Account) to a designated savings or sub-savings account (Savings). Each calendar day the Program requirements are met, the difference between the actual Purchase and the amount rounded up to the nearest dollar will be transferred to the Savings. If a Purchase is reversed, the transfer amount will still post to the Savings. If there are insufficient funds in the Account, the transfer will not be posted to Savings. Transfers to the Savings will show as a single transaction. The Amount is the sum of all transfers that occurred in the same calendar day. Example: a transaction of $25.17 would result in a transfer of $0.83 to the Savings. A subsequent transaction [that same day] of $26.01 would result in a transfer of $0.99 to the Savings. In the Account these transactions would be recorded as: (i) a transaction of $25.17; (ii) a subsequent transaction of $26.01; and (iii) a transfer Amount of $1.82 to the Savings. If transactions end in .00 cents the amount transferred will be $1.00.
You may opt-out of the savings program anytime by notifying us by phone, email, or in person. Some restrictions may apply.

*Yolo Federal is offering a $50 Bonus ("Bonus") for Youth Accounts during the promotional period of 4/1/26-12/31/26 (Promotional Period"). Offer available for minors age 17 and under. To qualify, the minor must have an open Youth Savings Account and open either a Youth Checking Account or Greenlight Account during the Promotional Period. New and existing Youth Savings Accounts qualify. Joint accountholder must be age 18 or older and must be a Yolo Federal member. The Bonus will be deposited into the S1 savings account within 30 days after the qualifying account is opened. To avoid the monthly service fee, if over the age of 22, they must: maintain a minimum of $100 in their S1 Savings account, have Direct Deposit, or aggregate deposits and loans of $5,000 or more; otherwise, a $5 fee applies. Minimum Savings balance to earn dividends is $0 and Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is 0.03%. APY effective April 1, 2026. Rates subject to change at any time. The value of the bonus may be considered a taxable dividend, and it will be reported on IRS Form 1099-INT. Some restrictions may apply. Yolo Federal Youth Savings and Student Checking Accounts are Federally Insured by NCUA.

The Greenlight®️ prepaid card is issued by Community Federal Savings Bank, member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International.

Yolo Federal Credit Union members are eligible for the Greenlight SELECT plan at no cost when they connect their Yolo FCU account as the Greenlight funding source for the entirety of the promotion. Subject to minimum balance requirements and identity verification. Upgrades will result in additional fees. Upon termination of promotion, members will be responsible for associated monthly fees. See terms for details. Offer ends 04/18/2028. Offer subject to change or renewal.

Card images shown are illustrative and may vary from the card you receive. Greenlight accounts are not insured by NCUA.

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Watch Their Piggy Bank Shine Brighter—with a $50 Boost!

Kids 17 and under score a $50* bonus when they combine a Youth Savings Account with a Student Checking or Greenlight Account—helping their piggy bank grow. Click "Open Account" above to open a Youth Savings or Student Checking Account. Or click "Sign Up" to open a Greenlight Account.

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