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Rewards Checking

Reward yourself

Treat yourself with a rewards checking account that comes with all the extras.

  • Overview

    If you prefer to keep a larger balance, use your debit card at least 10 times per month, and are looking for a few extra perks, Heartland Rewards Checking is for you. You’ll enjoy:

    • Earning interest
    • 10 free ATM withdrawals per month at non-Heartland owned ATMs
    • One free box of Heartland-style checks per year
    • A free standard-size (3X10) safe deposit box for one year
    • Free Money Orders
    • Free Official Checks

    No monthly fees

    Simply maintain $1,000 monthly balance and use your debit card at least 10 times per month.*

    Free perks

    Enjoy a variety of extra perks.

    Discounted loan rate

    Set up automatic loan payments from your Rewards Checking and we’ll drop your loan rate 0.50%+.

  • Compare

    Compare All Checking Accounts

    FeaturesFree CheckingFree 55 CheckingeCheckingRewards Checking
    For you if:You want basic checkingYou are 55 and overYou want everything electronicYou keep a larger balance and want extra perks
    Minimum opening deposit$30 $30 $30 $1000
    Monthly service fee$0$0$0$10 or WAIVED if $1,000 min. balance
    Earns Dividends NoYesNoYes
    Free non-Heartland ATM Withdrawals per month551010
    Free “Heartland” style checks (1 box per year)NoYesNoYes
    Free Statements (Paper or eStatements)YesYeseStatements requiredYes
    Free Online Banking With Bill PayYesYesYesYes
    Free Mobile Banking YesYesYesYes
    Free Overdraft Coverage from Savings AccountYesYesYesYes
    Loan Discount* (when payments are made automatically from your Heartland checking account)YesYesYesYes
    MasterCard Debit Card YesYesYesYes
    Free Money OrdersNoYesNoYes
    Free Standard Size (3X10) safe deposit box for 1 yearNoNoNoYes
    Free Official ChecksNoYesNoYes

    *Excludes Mortgage, Credit Card and Ready Cash Plus Loans

  • Rates
    Rates Effective as of: 03-19-2024

    Rewards Checking Rates

    Rewards Checking +***DividendAPY**
    $0.01-$2,499.990.05%0.05%
    $2,500.00 +0.05%0.05%

    ***$1000 min. to open. If monthly balance falls below $1,000 a maintenance fee of $10 will be charged. Rewards Checking also requires a minimum of 10 debt transactions per month to remain active. Inactive fee is $25.

    + Checking Accounts: Dividends are compounded and paid monthly. Dividends calculated by the daily balance method which applies a daily periodic rate to the balance in the account each day. Dividends will accrue on the business day your deposits are posted to your account.

    **APY is annual percentage yield. Rates quoted are in effect 2/1/2024 and are subject to change. If interest is paid to another account, APY may vary.

  • FAQs
    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Heartland Credit Union Mobile Banking and Heartland Online Banking are available to give you access to your account 24/7.

    • Heartland’s routing number is 296075535

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Visit a Heartland branch, call us at (651) 451-5160 or (800) 813-9185 or email us at info@heartlandcu.com. You can also order checks online by visiting our Order Checks website.

I cannot tell you how much we love Heartland.  Everything and everyone about Heartland makes our lives so much easier.    

Dawn & Patrick

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Rewards Checking Disclosures

*If monthly balance falls below $1,000 a maintenance fee of $10 will be charged. Rewards Checking also requires a minimum of 10 debit transactions per month to remain active. Inactive fee is $25.
+Excludes Mortgage, Credit Card and Ready Cash Plus Loans