Checking Accounts that Match Your Lifestyle
Personal checking options that feel like your favorite pair of slippers or a cozy blanket. It’s possible with our personal checking solutions. Whether you need the basics, premium add-ons, or higher rate of returns, we’ve got the right checking account waiting for you.
First Checking
First Checking is your perfect match in the financial world. It’s the superstar of simplicity, giving you all the basics without any fuss.
Requirements
$100 to open
Rates
N/A
Features
- Free Online Banking, Mobile Banking, Bill Pay, Debit Card
- Free eStatements – or $5/monthly if you prefer paper statements.
- No monthly service fee
First Premium Checking
When you want the premium benefits that come with higher balances.
Requirements
$1,000 to open
$10,000 combined balance in Checking, Savings, or Money Market accounts to waive $10 monthly service charge
(also waived with monthly direct deposit or 10 debit card transactions per month)
Rates
Features
- Free Online Banking, Mobile Banking, Bill Pay, Debit Card, & eStatements
- Free incoming domestic wires
- Free ATM – other bank’s fees refunded upon submission of receipts
- Free Medallion Signature Guarantee
- Discount on Safe Deposit Box – subject to availability and auto-pay setup
- Earn interest on your checking account
- Access to the First Preferred Money Market
First Preferred Checking
Our First Preferred Checking is a great place to store and grow your liquid funds.
Requirements
$2,500 to open
$2,500 minimum daily balance to waive $10 monthly service charge
Rates
Features
- Can be bundled with the First Preferred Money Market Account
- Free Online Banking, Mobile Banking, Bill Pay, Debit Card
- Free eStatements or $5/monthly if you prefer a paper statement
Special 12% Checking
Our 12.00% Checking Special will make you cheer!
Requirements
No minimum balance
$12 Monthly service charge waived with min. $500 direct deposit
Rates
- Balances up to $1,200 earn 12.00% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) for the first 12 months
- Balances greater than $1,200 earn an APY of 12.00% to .39% depending on the total balance in the account
Features
- Free Online Banking, Mobile Banking and Bill Pay Debit Card, Combined & eStatements
- Free Debit Card and Bill Pay along with Combined & eStatements
APY = Annual Percentage Yield
APR = Annual Percentage Rate
ECR = Earnings Credit Rate
Debit Cards
Get your First Financial Northwest Operated by Global Credit Union VISA® Debit Card instantly!
Open your account and get your card. Replace a lost, damaged or compromised card on the spot. We can help you with our instant-issue VISA® Debit Cards.
