# Consumers Credit Union Serious Interest Checking: 4.00% APY

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- Status: Limited reports
- Bonus: 4.00% APY
- APY: 4.00% (ongoing APY)
- Requirement: $1,000 minimum deposit, 12 transactions/mo
- Expires: no published end date
- Availability: Nationwide
- Institution: Consumers Credit Union
- Verified: Aug 2, 2026 against consumerscu.org
- Field reports: 0

## Summary
Serious Interest Checking earns 4.00% APY on balances up to $15,000 when you meet monthly requirements: 12 debit/credit transactions, $1,000 average daily balance, and $1,000 in recurring direct deposits. Balances above $15,000 earn 0.01% APY. If requirements are not met, the entire balance earns 0.01% APY.

## Requirements
1. Apply through the offer page to open the Serious Interest Checking.
2. Complete the requirement: $1,000 minimum deposit, 12 transactions/mo.

## Fine print that matters
- To qualify for 4.00% APY you must meet minimum requirements each statement cycle: 12 debit or credit card purchase transactions, maintain at least $1,000 average daily balance, receive $1,000 or more in recurring direct deposits, and be enrolled in monthly estatements
- 4.00% APY applies to balances $15,000 and below; 0.01% APY applies to balances over $15,000.01
- Interest calculated and posted on the last day of each month using average daily balance method
- Rates are variable and subject to change at any time
- Fees may reduce earnings
- Limit one high interest checking per social security number

## Sources
- consumerscu.org rate page <https://www.consumerscu.org/personal/banking/checking> (checked Aug 2, 2026)

_This entry is reference information, not financial advice. Confirm current terms on the institution's site before you apply._