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REWARDS CHECKING

A Checking Account Built to Give Back

Most checking accounts pay you nothing and offer nothing. Velocity Rewards Checking comes loaded with over $81 in monthly value — lifestyle perks, Mastercard ID ProtectionTM built into your app, and a 2.25% APY when you qualify. All for $6 a month, easily waived.

Included every month at no extra cost
$81 in monthly benefits.
Every Rewards Checking account comes packed with lifestyle protections, MastercardTM security, and financial tools — bundled together at a value you can actually see.

 

Telehealth
24/7 licensed doctors for you and your whole family — zero copay, every time.

$35/month value

Cell Phone Protection
Up to $600 repair or replacement if your phone is lost, stolen, or damaged.

$8/month value

Roadside Assistance 
24/7 towing, flat tires, battery jumps, and lockouts — whenever you need it.

$5/month value

Travel & Shopping Discounts 
Exclusive savings on dining, hotels, entertainment, and shopping nationwide.

$25/month value

Mastercard ID ProtectionTM
Dark web monitoring, fraud alerts, and 24/7 resolution — built into your Velocity app.

$8/month value
Monthly Value
$81
Included with your account.
Powerful tools inside the Velocity app
Banking built for how you live.
Every Rewards Checking account comes with access to a full suite of digital tools to manage, protect, and grow your money — all inside the Velocity app.

Budgeting Tools
Budgeting Tools
Track spending and set budgets to see exactly where your money goes.

Credit Toolkit
Credit Toolkit
Free credit score, simulator, and tips to build and protect your credit.

Zelle
Send Money with Zelle®
Instant free transfers to anyone — no extra app needed.

Buy Now Pay Later
Buy Now, Pay Later
Split purchases into payments right inside Velocity.

Card Management
Card Management
Lock your card, set spend limits, and get real-time alerts instantly.

Refer A Friend
Refer a Friend
Earn rewards for every friend you bring to Velocity.

Even more included
More ways Rewards Checking delivers.
On top of the $81 in monthly value, your account comes with these additional perks.
Even more included
Earn the rate. Skip the fee. Here’s all it takes.

$1,000+ electronic deposit
monthly into your Velocity account

$1,000+ card spend
combined debit or credit purchases

eStatements
Enroll for electronic monthly statements

$6 monthly fee waived
and earn 2.25% APY on your balance
Earn up to
2.25%
APY on balances up to $15,000

Affiliations  

Zelle® and Zelle® related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.  

About our Products and Services  

Qualifying Monthly Activity: $1,000+ electronic deposit, $1,000+ combined card spend, enrolled in eStatements.  

Buy Now Pay Later: Funds are debited from your checking account in installments.  Subject to eligibility, credit approval and terms. 

Personal Loan and Auto Loans: Loans are subject to eligibility. 0.25% Loan discount applies to qualifying loans. Rate reduction may be rescinded without notice. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice. Subject to loan approval, terms and conditions.  

Get Paid Early: Qualifying direct deposit.  Early access depends on payer submission timing and is not guaranteed.  

ID Theft Protection: Mastercard ID ProtectionTM by Generali Global Assistance. Round up feature available on debit cards; see Agreements & Disclosures for details.  

Lifestyle Benefits: Benefit values are estimated market comparisons for illustrative purposes; actual value depends on individual usage. Benefits are provided by third-party providers and are subject to their terms and conditions. See Member Benefits for more details. Benefits require qualifying monthly activity. Some require registration. Telehealth covers the account holder, spouse/partner, and up to 6 dependents age 2+. Not insurance.   

Monthly Service Fee: The $6 monthly service fee is waived with qualifying monthly activity.  APY = Annual Percentage Yield. 2.25% APY is variable, applies to Rewards Checking balances up to $15,000 when qualifying monthly activity requirements are met. Balances over $15,000 earn 0.05% APY.  The rates are subject to change after account opening. Refer to the current Deposit Rate sheet. Fees may reduce earnings on the account. Federally insured by NCUA.   

Overdraft Protection: A $5.00 fee is charged per overdraft transfer. Overdraft Transfer Fee may be imposed on ACH transactions, check drafts, and debit card purchases where applicable.  Velocity Credit Union does not guarantee payment of all overdrafts and may decline to pay an overdraft at any time without prior notice.  

Refer A Friend: Referred member must open a new Velocity checking account and meet qualifying requirements, e.g., completes 10 debit and/or credit card purchases within 60 days (excluding ATM transactions), AND complete one (1) electronic deposit of $250 or more (ACH, Mobile Deposits, or Zelle Deposits). No minimum balance required to earn the reward. Reward paid within 2-3 weeks of referral qualification completion. Program limits apply; maximum 10 rewards or $500 in rewards per calendar year. See velocitycu.com/refer for full program terms.  

Rewards Debit Card Round Up: See Agreements & Disclosures for more information on Rewards Debit Card Round Up.  

Send Money with Zelle: Transfer times may vary; some transfers may take 1-3 business days.  Recipient must have a Zelle-enabled account.  

About Member Benefits   

Benefits are available to personal checking account owner(s) and their joint account owners subject to the terms and conditions for the applicable Benefits. Some Benefits require authentication, registration, and/or activation. Benefits are not available to a “signer” on the account who is not an account owner or to businesses, clubs, trusts, organizations and/or churches and their members, or schools and their employees/students. Special Program Notes: The descriptions herein are summaries only and do not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the Benefits described. Please refer to the actual Guide to Benefit and/or insurance documents for complete details of coverage and exclusions. Coverage is provided through the company named in the Guide to Benefit or on the certificate.