Verve Essential Checking
Maximize your finances with FREE checking from Verve!
Whether you’re just starting out or starting over, Verve Essential Checking can simplify your life and help you thrive financially.
- Conduct contactless payments-just tap and go!
- Withdraw cash from our network of free ATMs nationwide.
- Enroll in Early Pay and get access to your direct deposits up to two days in advance.
- Plus:
- No minimum balance
- No monthly service fees
- No overdraft fees
- No non-sufficient fund fees
- No inactivity fees
- No check writing
Life is complex. Your money doesn’t have to be.
Manage your money with Verve Essential Checking.
Online Banking
Easily view and manage your accounts from your computer, tablet, or phone.
Direct Deposit
Authorize automatic paycheck deposits directly into your account of choice.
Mobile Deposit
Mobile Deposit allows you to deposit checks right from your tablet or smart phone.
Early Pay
Get access to your paycheck and other direct deposits up to two days earlier.
Alerts
Stay updated on your account activity with notifications throughout the day.
Round Up
Add a few cents to your savings with every debit card purchase with Verve Round Up.
QUALIFY + THEN BUNDLE to maximize your earning potential.
- Establish a QUALIFYING Verve Premier Checking account.
- BUNDLE Verve Essential Savings with Verve Essential Checking.
Verve Essential Savings
0.10% APY
√ when NON-BUNDLED or when BUNDLED with NON-QUALIFYING Verve Essential Checking
Just meet these three qualifiers:
- Monthly ACH direct deposits totaling $250
- Valid email address on file
- Enrolled in and receive eStatements
Verve Essential Savings
0.30% APY
√ when BUNDLED with QUALIFYING Verve Essential Checking
Get the full Verve Essential Bundle!
It’s as easy as 1-2-3.
• Verve Essential Checking
• Verve Essential Savings
• Verve Essential Mastercard®
By adding a Verve Essential Mastercard®, you’ll have a solid foundation on which to manage your money, pay for life’s necessities, and save for the future. It’s financial thriving made easy. Come thrive with us.
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Disclosure Information
Non-dividend bearing checking account. No minimum balance, no monthly service fees, no check writing privileges, no Overdraft/NSF fees. Membership eligibility required. Federally insured by NCUA.
APY=Annual Percentage Yield. APYs accurate as of 01/21/2025. Rates may change after account is opened. “Qualification cycle” is equal to one calendar month or first day of the current statement cycle through the last day of the current statement cycle. Qualifications for higher dividend rate are each monthly qualification cycle for Verve Essential Checking account with $250 aggregate monthly ACH direct deposits, valid email address, and enrolled in and receive eStatements. If qualifications are not met each monthly qualification cycle for Verve Essential Checking, a lower tiered dividend rate will apply. Please request a rate sheet for tiers and rates. No minimum balance to earn dividends. Fees could reduce earnings on the account. Membership eligibility required. Federally insured by NCUA.