Free Checking made simple and easy
Our standard free checking account, perfect for anyone with simple banking needs. It offers no monthly fees and no cost features.*
- No monthly service fee
- Unlimited free check writing
- Free Mastercard® Debit card with chip technology and enhanced card benefits
- Free Meriwest ATM use
- Unlimited free POS (point-of-sale) transactions
- Free Mobile and Online Banking and eStatements
- Free Online Bill Pay
Visit our checking accounts page to learn more and compare your options. If you have any questions just call 877-637-4937 for more information. Register for online banking.
Open this account and join Meriwest all in one process:
Eligibility Requirements
You are eligible to join Meriwest Credit Union if any of the following applies
- You live, work, worship, or attend school in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties of Northern California, and Pima county of Arizona.
- You are an employee of a participating Meriwest Credit Union member company.
- You are a relative of or reside with a current member of Meriwest Credit Union.
- If you don’t meet any of the requirements above, you can still join Meriwest with a complimentary membership in the Financial Fitness Association. Call 1-877-637-4937 to learn more.
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*The minimum balance to open the account is $20, plus one-time, non-refundable $5 membership fee for new members.