Checking Accounts

No-Fee Classic Checking

Manage your finances safely, securely, and conveniently with a No-Fee Classic Checking account at HFCU. To take advantage of our No-Fee Classic Checking account you must be a Member with HFCU by having a Share Savings account. When you open a Checking account, take advantage of the following:

  • No minimum balance
  • No monthly fees or service charges
  • Direct Deposit or Payroll Deduction
  • ATM access to your funds 24 hours-a-day at NYCE and Cirrus ATMs
  • Free Online Banking, Mobile Banking* and Bill Payer**
  • Alerts and Notifications
  • Mobile Check Deposit (requires registration)
  • Passport – free 24-hour automated telephone access to your accounts
  • Online check imaging
  • Unlimited check writing privileges
  • Overdraft Protection available
  • MasterMoney Debit Card for Point-of-Sale transactions at merchants across the USA, Canada and 60 other countries

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*Check with your mobile service provider for any charges that may apply for data usage on your mobile device.
**Monthly inactivity fee may apply.

Take 2 Checking

HFCU’s Take 2 Checking program offers members the opportunity to open a checking account who may have prior checking activity that may not qualify them for a No-Fee Checking account. After a period of responsible use, members can transition to a Classic Checking. To take advantage of our Take 2 Checking account you must be a Member with HFCU by having a Share Savings account.  The Take 2 Checking offers the convenience of:

  • No minimum balance
  • Direct Deposit or Payroll Deduction
  • ATM access to your funds 24 hours-a-day at NYCE and Cirrus ATMs
  • MasterMoney Debit Card (available with Direct Deposit) for Point-of-Sale transactions at merchants across the USA, Canada and 60 other countries
  • Free Online Banking, Mobile Banking* and Bill Payer**
  • Passport – free 24-hour automated telephone access to your accounts
  • Online check imaging
  • Unlimited check writing privileges

There is a $5 monthly fee for Take 2 Checking accounts. Contact a Member Service Representative to learn more about the benefits of Take 2 Checking and to determine if you qualify.

*Check with your mobile service provider for any charges that may apply for data usage on your mobile device. **Monthly inactivity fee may apply.

Prestige Account

This account is designed for value-conscious members who want to save on fees and benefit even more from our services. This unique plan provides you with significant savings, convenient ways to manage your money, and quick access to your funds. To become a Prestige Account holder, you must be a Member with HFCU by having a Share Savings Account,  simply maintain a combined minimum balance of $5,000 in Share account balances (excluding Share Certificates) and have an active Share Draft Checking account at HFCU. When you sign up for a Prestige Account you can take advantage of the following benefits:

  • 1% Discount on non-promotional rate Home Equity Lines of Credit- with Direct Deposit (subject to minimum product rate)
  • 1% Discount on non-promotional rate Personal Loans- with automatic monthly payments from a HFCU account.
  • .25% Discount on non-promotional rate Auto Loans- with automatic monthly payments from a HFCU account.
  • .25% Premium on non-promotional Share Certificates
  • Free Online Banking, Mobile Banking* and Bill Payer**
  • Five foreign ATM/Point of Sale transactions each month at no charge (other institutions’ fees may apply for non-SUM and non-CO-OP network transactions)
  • Free standard printed checks (up to two boxes per calendar year)
  • Unlimited check writing privileges

A $15.00 fee may apply each month if combined non-certificate share balances are below $5,000.

*Check with your mobile service provider for any charges that may apply for data usage on your mobile device. **Monthly inactivity fee may apply.

Student Checking

Ready to start managing your own money? Designed for members age 16 and up, Hartford Federal Credit Union’s Student Checking Account gives you the freedom to spend, save, and track your money—without huge fees. Whether you're grabbing lunch, getting paid, or shopping online, you’ll have the tools to do it all!
 

Features

  • No minimum balance, no monthly fees, and no service charges
  • Debit Card – use it in stores, online, and at ATMs
  • Free Online & Mobile Banking*
  • Custom Alerts & Notifications 
  • Direct Deposit

It’s your money—make the most of it! Mobile Check Deposit, Online Bill Pay, and Overdraft Protection are also available with this account.

To take advantage of our Student Checking account you must be a Member with HFCU by having a Share Savings account. Members under 18 will need a parent or legal guardian as a joint owner.

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*Check with your mobile service provider for any charges that may apply for data usage on your mobile device.