Hey, Neighbor
Better banking, better rates, better get here quick!
At BCU, you’ll find lower rates, fewer fees (and no fees when possible), greater rewards and more innovative products and services than other financial institutions. Plus, as a community* member, you and your family members are all eligible to join.
Make your money work as hard as you do with these valuable offers:
Money Market Special
Your money is safe, and accessible (withdraw up to 6x/month with no penalty).
Plus, you’ll earn this extremely competitive rate with an initial deposit of $15K.
| BALANCE TIER | Introductory APY | APY1 |
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| $15,000+ | 4.25% | 1.75% |
| Less than $15,000 | 0.05% | 0.05% |
PowerPlus™ Checking
This Checking account is power-packed with benefits!
NO hidden fees, get paid up to two days early with direct deposit, enjoy unlimited ATM fee refunds, AND earn a fantastic rate.
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| Benefits | |
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4% APY on balances up to $15,000 |
2% APY on balances up to $15,000 |
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0.01% APY on balances over $15,000 |
0.01% APY on balances over $15,000 |
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Unlimited monthly ATM fee refunds2 |
Unlimited
monthly ATM fee refunds2 |
| Monthly Qualifications | |
| $3,000 made via direct deposit or Deposit Anywhere | $1,000 made via direct deposit or Deposit Anywhere |
| 30 qualifying transactions | 15 qualifying transactions |
| Enroll in eStatements | Enroll in eStatements |
Local Branches
Gurnee
6411 Grand Ave.
Gurnee, IL 60031
Crystal Lake
415 South Main St.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Vernon Hills
300 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Libertyville
929 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Libertyville, IL 60048
We turn profits into great products.
Any money we make above operation expenses goes directly back to our members in the form of money-saving products and services, like:
High-Interest Checking
with no monthly maintenance fees.
Low-Rate Loans
for homes, vehicles, college tuition and more.
Visa® Credit Cards
with no annual fee and great rewards options.
Direct Deposit
where you can get your paycheck up to two days early*.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Credit Union?
A credit union is a not-for-profit, cooperative financial institution owned by its members. Credit unions offer the same services as banks, but the profit cycles back to members instead of stockholders. As a result, members benefit from higher earnings on deposit accounts, lower rates on loan products that typically have lower to no fees—bringing savings to the entire membership.
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Who can join?
US and Puerto Rico employees, contractors, temps of partner companies and their extended families nationwide are eligible for credit union membership. See if you qualify based on one or more of the following criteria:
Employment-based eligibility: You are a permanent, temporary or contract employee of one of the several elite employer groups offering the Credit Union’s services as a valuable employee benefit.
Community-based eligibility: You live or work in one of six local community charter counties: Lake, McHenry, DuPage, Kane or Cook (north of 95th Street on the south side of Chicago) County in Illinois, or Kenosha County in Wisconsin.
Family-based eligibility: You are the immediate or extended qualifying family of an existing member related by blood, marriage, fostering or adoption. Eligible family members include: spouses, parents, children, siblings, domestic partners, grandchildren, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Life. Money. You.® eligibility: You are a subscriber of the Life. Money. You.® Financial Well-Being program. -
How do I join the Credit Union?
The easiest way is online and completing the 10-minute online membership application. Be assured that this process is safe and secure. You can also contact us if you have any problems in the process. Join Today
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What if I open an account and then move or leave my company?
Once a member, always a member! Benefits of Credit Union membership will always be available to you and your family, no matter where life takes you. Relocating to a new area? No problem! Changing jobs? The Credit Union goes with you. Retiring? We're Here Today For Your Tomorrow. Our commitment to your financial well-being is truly a lifelong promise. We’re accessible 24 hours a day using our digital banking services and have many members who never set foot in a branch.
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What benefits come with Credit Union membership?
Our members are the reason we exist and is why we help our members maximize their benefits with products and services like:
- Access to your payroll funds up to a day early with Enhanced Direct Deposit™
- High-interest Checking with ATM fee reimbursement
- Low rate loans for homes, vehicles, college tuition and more
- Easy access to your free online credit score with SavvyMoney®
- Complimentary financial education resources provided by Life. Money. You.®
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Will my employer have access to my financial standing or account details?
No. Although we share a common interest in each employee’s Financial Well-being, your company and BCU are separate business entities. Furthermore, as your financial institution, BCU protects your private financial data and complies with stringent security standards.
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What if I have limited access to a branch location?
At the Credit Union, we're always looking to make it easier for you to Connect Your Way, so you can bank when and where you want through Digital Banking. Plus, once you’re a member, you’ll have access to thousands of surcharge-free ATMs and Shared Branches nationwide.
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Disclosure
*STATE OF ILLINOIS COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT NOTICE: The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Department) evaluates our performance in meeting the financial services needs of this community, including the needs of low-income to moderate-income households. The Department takes this evaluation into account when deciding on certain applications submitted by us for approval by the Department. Your involvement is encouraged. You may obtain a copy of our evaluation. You may also submit signed, written comments about our performance in meeting community financial services needs to the Department.
1. Money Market Special
Rates and Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) accurate as of 6/1/2023. Offer valid for new Money Market Special account with a minimum balance of $15,000 in new money. New money is defined as money not on deposit with BCU at or within 90 days prior to account opening. This is a tiered rate account. Balances below $15,000 will earn the stated lower rate of 0.05% APY. Balances of $15,000 and greater will earn the introductory rate 4.25% APY for 12 months from the account open date. The 12-month introductory rate period begins the month the account is opened and ends the last calendar day of the 12th month. After the 12-month introductory period, balances of $15,000 and greater will earn the rate of 1.75% APY. The rates and APYs are variable and may change without notice. Dividends are calculated by using the Daily Balance method, which applies a periodic rate to the balance in the account each day in the period. The dividend rate for a particular tier will apply to the entire balance if the daily account balance is within the balance range for that tier. Dividends will be compounded and credited monthly. The dividend period begins on the first calendar day of the period and ends on the last calendar day of the period. Dividends will begin to accrue on non-cash deposits (e.g. checks) on the day after you make the deposit to your account. If you close your account before accrued dividends are credited, accrued dividends will not be paid. Fees could reduce earnings. Six withdrawal transaction per month are allowed. No more than six preauthorized, automatic, or telephone transfers may be made from this account to another account of yours or to a third party in any month. If you exceed the transfer or withdrawals limitations, your account may be subject to a $3 excessive withdrawal fee for each transaction that exceeds the monthly six transaction limit and closure by BCU. See Service and Fee Schedule in BCU Consumer Member Service Agreement at http://www.BCU.org for a list of fees applicable to this account.
2. Powerplus™ Checking
To earn monthly dividends and reimbursements of other banks’ ATM surcharge fees up to $5.00 per transaction, your account must meet all three of these requirements monthly to qualify for Level 1 or Level 2. Please note, ATM surcharge fees are covered up to $5.00 per transaction, any remaining ATM surcharge fee over $5.00 will not be reimbursed.
To achieve Level 1, you must have monthly direct deposits totaling at least $1000 into your PowerPlus Checking account on an ongoing monthly basis, enrollment in eStatements and completion of at least fifteen (15) qualified transactions.
To achieve Level 2, you must have direct deposits totaling at least $3000 into your PowerPlus Checking account on an ongoing monthly basis, enrollment in eStatements and completion of at least thirty (30) qualified transactions.
Qualified transactions include any combination of the following: BCU Debit Card PIN, Debit Card signature, credit card purchases, Online Bill Pay or ACH payments, which will apply toward the monthly requirements in the month they post to your account. Credit card transactions that post on the last day of the month will be applied toward the following month’s transaction total. Accounts not meeting all monthly requirements will not earn dividends and will not receive reimbursements of other banks’ ATM surcharge fees. Rates accurate as of 6/1/2023.
The dividend rate and annual percentage yield (APY) may change at any time. Balances up to $15,000 will earn the stated higher rate and the portion of the balance over $15,000 will earn the stated lower rate. See rate sheet or website for current rates. There is no minimum balance required to earn dividends. Dividends are paid monthly and calculated based on the average daily balance method. Fees may reduce earnings.
PowerPlus Checking is available as a personal account only and is limited to one account per member. When Opted In, if you do not have sufficient available funds in your checking account to clear a presented item, funds may automatically transfer from your savings or money market share and may count towards withdrawal limitations for that savings or money market share (Electronic funds transfers from savings and money market shares, which include overdraft transfers are limited to six per month). Each electronic funds transfer in excess of six per month is subject to a $3 excessive withdrawal fee. See Service Charges and Fees Schedule in Consumer Member Service Agreement for further details. PowerPlus™ Checking is a trademark of BCU.