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Get up to $600 with a new Verve checking account.

Everyday money decisions add up. What you spend, what you save—and what you miss. So, when your checking account could be doing more, switching is a smart move. At Verve, a Credit Union, we help you take a closer look with smart products, helpful guidance, and support that puts you in control. By making the switch to Verve, a Credit Union, you'll get a great rate, helpful guidance, continuous support, and up to $600 to help your dollars go even further. Because smart money moves matter.

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Enjoy More with Every Swipe, Tap, and Deposit

No matter which account you choose, you’ll enjoy valuable debit card benefits, including:

$200 Welcome Bonus

Receive $200 when qualifying ACH direct deposits totaling at least $1,000 are deposited into your new checking account within the first two full calendar months after account opening.

$200 Three-Month Balance Bonus

Earn an additional $200 by maintaining an average monthly balance of at least $10,000 in qualifying Verve deposit accounts during your first three full calendar months.

$200 Twelve-Month Balance Bonus

Earn a final $200 by maintaining an average monthly balance of at least $10,000 in qualifying Verve deposit accounts through your first 12 full calendar months.

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Optimum Checking

Highest Dividends

Best perks. Optimize your earnings.

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Premier Checking

High Dividends

Better perks. Grow your money.

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Essential Checking

FREE Checking

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No fees. Establish your finances.

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Comparison table of personal checking accounts
	Verve Optimum Checking	Verve Premier Checking	Verve Essential Checking
Account Qualifications for Higher Dividends + ATM Fee Refunds	Monthly ACH Direct Deposit Totaling $1,000, Valid Email Address, + Enrolled in eStatements	Monthly ACH Direct Deposit Totaling $500, Valid Email Address, + Enrolled in eStatements	None
Dividend Rates	QUALIFIED¹: 2.50% APY* NON-QUALIFIED: 0.25% APY*	QUALIFIED²: 0.25% APY* NON-QUALIFIED: 0.10% APY*	None
ATM Fee Refunds	QUALIFIED¹: Up to $15 NON-QUALIFIED: None	QUALIFIED²: Up to $10 NON-QUALIFIED: None	None
Check Writing	Unlimited	Unlimited	None
Instant Issue Debit Card
Monthly Service Fees	With Verve Credit Card or $10,000 Combined Deposit Account Average Balance, waive $15 fee NON-QUALIFIED: $15	With Verve Credit Card or $2,000 Combined Deposit Account Average Balance, waive $5 fee NON-QUALIFIED: $5	None
Overdraft Protection			None
eStatements + eAlerts Free Online Banking Mobile Deposit 1,000s of Free ATMs Early Pay Availability Member Service + Support
	Open an Optimum Checking Account	Open a Premier Checking Account	Open an Essential Checking Account

Use Our Money Management Tools to Fuel Your  Lifestyle + Watch Your Finances Grow

Digital Banking

Easily view and manage your accounts from your computer, tablet, or phone.

Mobile Deposit

Deposit checks right from your table or phone with Mobile Deposit.

Alerts

Stay updated on your account activity with notifications throughout the day.

Direct Deposit

Authorize automatic paycheck deposits into your account of choice.

Early Pay

Get access to your paycheck and other direct deposits up to two days earlier with Early Pay.

Verve Round Up

Add a few cents to your savings with every debit card purchase with Verve Round Up.

Bill Pay

Send payments from Verve accounts to companies or individuals electronically or by check.

Send Money with Zelle^®

Now Available Through Our Mobile App + Digital Banking

Log into the Verve mobile app or digital banking, select Zelle®, enter the information, and you’re ready to send and receive money.

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Don't Miss This Limited-Time Opportunity

Switch to Verve by December 31, 2026

Experience the convenience, flexibility, and value of a Verve membership—plus $600 in bonuses.

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The Legal Stuff

Only one bonus offer available per person. Bonus only available to new members who have not had a Verve Checking or Membership Share account within the past 18 months. You must be eligible and qualify for membership at Verve, a Credit Union. You must purchase and maintain one required share at par value of $5.00 in a savings account.

To earn up to $600, meet the following requirements:

$200 Opening Bonus: Open a checking account and complete qualifying ACH direct deposits into checking totaling at least $1,000 within two full calendar months of account opening. Payment will be made within 30 days following the end of the qualification period.

$200 Three Month Balance Bonus: Maintain an average monthly balance of at least $10,000 in qualifying deposit accounts (checking, savings, money markets, certificates, IRAs, and HSAs) for the first three full calendar months. Balances will be reviewed monthly. Payment will then be made within 30 days following the end of the qualification period.

$200 Twelve Month Balance Bonus: Maintain an average monthly balance of at least $10,000 in qualifying deposit accounts (checking, savings, money markets, certificates, IRAs, and HSAs) through 12 full calendar months. Payment will then be made within 30 days following the end of the qualification period.

Verve checking account must be open and in good standing at time of payment. Bonus payment is considered interest and reported on IRS form 1099-INT. Offer valid for accounts opened from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Please consult a Verve team member for full disclosure of membership accounts and bonus offer. Verve reserves the right to modify or discontinue this offer at any time.

*APY=Annual Percentage Yield. Rates may change after account is opened. Membership eligibility required. Insured by NCUA. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated.

Verve Optimum Checking: Qualifications for higher APY and ATM fee refund up to $15 maximum credit (up to $5 per ATM transaction) are 1) ACH direct deposits totaling at least $1,000.00 into checking, 2) a valid email address, and 3) enrollment and receive e-statements. If qualifications are met each monthly qualification cycle: Daily balances up to $10,000.00 will earn 2.50% APY and daily balances of $10,000.01 and greater will earn an APY range of 2.50% to 0.48%. If qualifications are not met, all balances will earn 0.25% APY and ATM fee refund does not apply. Dividends compounded and paid monthly. Minimum balance to avoid a $15.00 monthly service fee is $10,000.00 combined deposit account average daily balance or a current Verve Credit Card holder.

Verve Premier Checking: Qualifications for higher APY and ATM fee refund up to $10 maximum credit (up to $5 per ATM transaction) are 1) ACH direct deposits totaling at least $500.00 into checking, 2) a valid email address, and 3) enrollment and receive e-statements. If qualifications are met each monthly qualification cycle: Daily balances will earn 0.25% APY. If qualifications are not met, all balances will earn 0.10% APY and ATM fee refund does not apply. Dividends are compounded and paid monthly. Minimum balance to avoid a $5.00 monthly service fee is $2,000.00 combined deposit account average daily balance or a current Verve Credit Card holder.

Verve Essential Checking: Non-dividend bearing checking account. No minimum balance, no monthly service fees, no check writing privileges, no Overdraft/NSF fees.