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Overview
All of the benefits, none of the fees
We believe you shouldn’t lose your hard-earned money to fees, which is why our Free Checking account offers all the services you need—completely free of charge.
Low minimum opening deposit
We want getting started to be easy.
No monthly fees
Have we mentioned it’s free?
No balance requirements
We want this account to work for you.
Two Options
Free checking for any lifestyle
Enjoy a free checking account that lets you easily manage your money in the way that works best for you.
Free 55 checking
We’ve designed a free checking account specifically for members age 55 and over. Enjoy the benefits of a free checking account, plus a few extra perks we threw in just for you.
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Features Free Checking Free 55 Checking eChecking High-Yield Checking For you if: You want basic checking You are 55 and over You want everything electronic You want to earn more Minimum opening deposit $30 $30 $30 $30 Monthly service fee $0 $0 $0 $0 Earns Dividends No Yes No Yes Free non-Heartland ATM Withdrawals per month 5 5 10 10 Free “Heartland” style checks (1 box per year) No Yes No No Free Statements (Paper or eStatements) Yes Yes eStatements required Yes Free Online Banking With Bill Pay Yes Yes Yes Yes Free Mobile Banking Yes Yes Yes Yes Free Overdraft Coverage from Savings Account Yes Yes Yes Yes Loan Discount* (when payments are made automatically from your Heartland checking account) Yes Yes Yes Yes MasterCard Debit Card Yes Yes Yes Yes Free Money Orders No Yes No Yes Free Standard Size (3X10) safe deposit box for 1 year No No No Yes Free Official Checks No Yes No Yes *Excludes Mortgage, Credit Card and Ready Cash Plus Loans
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FAQs
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With over 63,000 surcharge-free ATMs across the country you have many options to avoid paying a fee. Find a surcharge-free ATM today
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Yes. With the Heartland Card Manager App you can lock and unlock your card to protect yourself if it’s lost or stolen, plus much more.
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To report a lost or stolen Debit or ATM card please call (800) 449-7728. Representatives are available 24 hours a day to help you.
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You can request a new card through Heartland Online Banking, send us a message through Heartland Mobile Banking, call us at (651) 451-5160 or (800) 813-9185 or visit a branch.
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Yes, with the Heartland Credit Union Mobile Banking app you can snap a picture of your check through the app and deposit it to your account.
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Heartland Credit Union Mobile Banking and Heartland Online Banking are available to give you access to your account 24/7.
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Heartland’s routing number is 296075535
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To view our current fees you can access the Personal Fee schedule and Business Fee schedule. You may also contact us with any questions at (651) 451-5160 or (800) 813-9185.
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Generally, debit card limits are: $300 for ATM withdrawals and $2,500 for point of sale purchases. These limits may differ based on account history and activity. They can also be adjusted if you contact us (651) 451-5160 or (800) 813-9185.
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At a Shared Branch you can cash checks, make deposits and withdrawls, make loan payments and loan advances, transfer money between accounts and purchase money orders and official checks.
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We’ve partenered with credit unions across the nation, through the Shared Branching network, to give you access to your Heartland accounts at their locations – that’s over 5,000 credit unions nationwide. Use the Co-Op Shared Branching website to locate a Shared Branch.
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Visit a Heartland branch, call us at (651) 451-5160 or (800) 813-9185 or email us at [email protected]. You can also order checks online by visiting our Order Checks website.
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An account that's actually free
Manage your money your way with free checking —no hassle and no strings attached.
I grew tired of bank fees and charges and when it came time to "make a move", I did, to HCU. I'm so glad I did. I know the faces, I know the names, and with a location convenient to me, I feel I've got it all. It's the no-fee lifestyle for me! Thanks, HCU. And thanks for being in my community!
Checking in the palm of your hand
Manage your free checking account and so much more with Heartland Mobile Banking.
All free checking accounts come with:
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Online Banking & Bill Pay
Monitor your accounts, transfer funds, pay bills and more.
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Mobile Banking and Mobile Deposit
Get instant access to your account through our mobile banking app, which features mobile check deposit.
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MasterCard Debit Card
Enjoy easy access to your money with a Heartland MasterCard debit card—at stores, online or ATMs.
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Paper or eStatements
View your statements securely online or receive them in the mail—whatever you prefer. We'll never charge you for either.
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Overdraft Coverage
Life is busy and from time to time anyone can lose track of how much money is in their checking account. That's why we've got options to help you when you need available funds.
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Over 63,000 Surcharge-Free ATMs
Get money when you need it, without the fees.
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