This checking account earns 4.00% APY on balances up to $25,000 when you meet monthly qualifications: 15 debit/credit card transactions of $5+, $500 in direct deposits, and eStatements enrollment. Balances over $25,000 earn 0.10% APY on the excess. If qualifications aren't met, the account earns 0.01% APY.
Eligibility
Available nationwide
No state restrictions on this offer.
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How to get the Neighborhood Credit Union High Yield Checking rate
- Apply through the offer page to open the High Yield Checking.
- Complete the requirement: $100 minimum, 15 debit transactions + $500 direct.
The fine print that matters
- Rates accurate as of 07/01/2026 and subject to change after account is opened.
- If qualifications are not met each monthly cycle, all balances earn 0.01% APY.
- Balances over $25,000 earn 0.10% APY on the portion over $25,000, resulting in blended rates of 4.00% to 0.88% APY depending on balance.
- ATM transactions or transfers between accounts do not count toward qualifying debit card transactions.
- Qualifying transactions must post and settle during the monthly qualification cycle.
- Domestic ATM withdrawal and inquiry fees refunded up to $15 per month if qualifications are met.
- Limit one account per household.
- Federally insured by NCUA.
Verification and reports
Confirmed against myncu.com on Aug 5, 2026. Based on 0 field reports. Status Limited reports is computed from those reports, never hand-set.
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Sources: myncu.com rate page (checked Aug 5, 2026)
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