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High Yield Checking Account

Checking that rewards real life

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Why let your money just chill when you could be putting it to work?

Earn up to 4.50% APY1 on your balances up to $10,000 just by using your checking account like you normally do.

New Members:     Open Your Account Now

Current Members:     Open in Online Banking

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How to Earn Up to 4.50% APY1

To qualify each statement cycle, simply:

  • Use your debit card 10+ times
  • Receive $1,000+ in direct deposit
  • Enroll in online banking and eStatements.

You’re likely already doing most of this. Now your checking account can reward you for it!

More Than Just a Great Rate

No Monthly Fee

Keep more of your money with fee-free checking.

Stay in Control

Manage your debit card anytime with CardCentral.

30,000+ Surcharge-Free ATMs Nationwide

Access cash wherever life takes you.

Bank Beyond Our Branches

Access your account at participating shared branches nationwide.

Debit Card Replacement

One free replacement debit card each year.

Local Service You Can Trust

Friendly support from people who know your community.

A Better Checking Account for Everyday Life

High-Yield Checking is built for people who want more from their money without adding more to their day.

Use your account.

Meet the monthly qualifications.

Earn more.

And if you don’t qualify one month, you still have a free checking account! Just try again the next month.

Perks You'll Love

  • Free Debit Card Replacement

    Lose your card? We’ll replace it at no cost.

  • EasySave

    Round up everyday purchases and automatically save the spare change.

  • Card Controls

    Freeze or unfreeze your card anytime with a quick tap in the app.

  • Digital Wallet

    Leave your wallet at home—pay with your phone using Apple Pay®, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay®.

  • Early Pay

    Get paid up to two days early (availability not guaranteed).

  • Free Financial Checkup

    Get one-on-one guidance to help you make smarter money choices and reach your goals.

  • Free Digital Banking

    Bank in your pajamas—check balances, pay bills, and move money anytime.

  • Mobile Deposit

    Deposit checks in seconds by snapping a photo in our mobile app—no branch visit needed.

Make Your Everyday Banking Work Harder.

You use checking for real life: Groceries. Gas. Bills. Getting paid. Swiping your debit card.

With Community Focus’ High-Yield Checking, those everyday habits can help you earn more from the money already in your account.

No monthly fee. No complicated steps. Just a smarter way to bank.

What Our Members Say

"I have been a member for 50 years and I must say that what I enjoy most is smiling faces of the CFFCU staff."  William C., Community Focus FCU Member

FAQs

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How to Open

New Members

Complete the online Community Focus FCU application to easily open and fund your account today.

Existing Members 

Open a High Yield Checking Account through Online Banking or our mobile app account.

Ready to Make Your Checking Work Harder?

Open your Community Focus High-Yield Checking Account today and start earning more from everyday banking.

New Members: Open Your Account

Current Members: Open in Online Banking

1APY = Annual Percentage Yield. To earn the advertised dividend for your High Yield Checking account, you must you must meet the following minimum checking account requirements each statement cycle: (1) make minimum 10 debit card purchase transactions on accounts to which you are an owner during the statement cycle, (2) receive an aggregate of $1,000 or more during the statement cycle in recurring direct deposits to the account, and (3) be enrolled in Online Banking and receive monthly eStatements. Statement cycle: The statement cycle is defined as the period beginning on the first day of each calendar month and ending on the last day of the same month. If you don’t meet the qualifications for the advertised dividend, you will not be eligible to earn dividends for that month. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice. 4.50% APY is up to the first $10,000; balances of $10,001+ earn 0.00% APY. Dividends are paid on average daily balance, at the end of the month.  All transactions have to settle the account in order to meet the qualifications for both direct deposit and debit card purchases. If you close your account before interest is paid, you may not receive the accrued interest. Fees may reduce earnings on the account. Limit one high interest checking per Social Security number.