OverviewNo fees. No kidding!Keep your hard-earned money with a free checking account that won’t hit you up for service fees, per-check charges, or other hidden costs. (Of course, some fees are out of our control—like for other banks’ ATMs.)
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Features & BenefitsNo maintenance fees or hidden charges
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Fees & Rates
Current Rates
Service Fees Comparison
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Item | SEFCU Fee | New York State Bank/Credit Union average fee^ (as of April 2021) |
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Monthly Maintenance Fee |
$0 |
$7.22 |
Counter Checks (4 per page) |
$2 ($0.50/per) |
$1.55 per |
Teller Checks |
$0 |
$10.65 |
Overdraft Transfer from Savings |
$1 |
$7.39 |
Returned Checks - Deposited |
$10 |
$15.22 |
Returned Checks - Insufficient Funds Charge**** |
$28 |
$32.88 |
Paid Checks - Insufficient Funds Charge |
$28 |
$33.69 |
Stop Payment on Counter, Personal, or Teller Check (Official) |
$10 |
$29.99 |
^New York bank/credit union average fees are accurate as of April 2021 and are published in New York Credit Union Association’s RateWatch.
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