Empower Checking
A second-chance checking account to give you a fresh start, with features that build a successful financial future.
Banking That Empowers You
Everyone deserves a fresh financial start. Our Empower Checking Account is designed for anyone wanting to reestablish a checking account with CASE. Get back your finances track with Empower Checking's built-in guardrails, no monthly fees, and no minimum balances. Take advantage of online money management tools including free credit score and become eligible for Everyday or Elite checking accounts with successful use of your Empower account.
Key Benefits
Free eStatements
Mobile wallet compatible
Protected by Visa's Zero Liability Policy1
4 free money orders or cashier's checks per month
Nationally certified by the Cities for Financial Empowerment’s Bank On program, guaranteeing a safe and affordable account with no overdraft fee
This account prioritizes using your debit card, ATMs, automatic deposits and withdrawals and the convenience of mobile banking to manage your money. Empower Checking account holders also enjoy four complimentary money orders or cashier's checks each month, providing a safe and reliable alternative to personal checks.
All of CASE Credit Union's personal checking accounts offer the following convenient features:
- Free VISA debit card
- Free Online Bill Pay
- No monthly service charge for electronic transactions (via Online Banking and at CASE-owned ATMs)*
- Federally insured by NCUA
Why CASE Credit Union?
For nearly 90 years, CASE Credit Union has been empowering our community to achieve their financial dreams, no matter their starting point. As a member-owned institution, we put our members’ needs first and reinvest our success back by offering better rates, fewer fees, and a suite of free resources designed to build financial confidence and strengthen our local community.
When you join CASE, you're not just getting an account; you're gaining a financial partner, which is why we offer:
- Free Financial Counseling: Sit down one-on-one with our experts. We'll help you create a budget, review your credit report, plan for major purchases, and much more.
- Free Financial Tools: Monitor your financial standing with ease. We provide tools to check your credit score for free, track your progress, and understand the factors that impact your financial future.
- Financial Literacy for All Ages: We partner with local schools and community organizations to deliver age-appropriate financial lessons that empower the next generation. Plus, all members get free access to Zogo, a gamified app that makes learning about money bite-sized and fun.
But our commitment doesn't stop with finances. We invest where it matters most – locally. Each year, CASE Credit Union awards over $20,000 in scholarships to local high school and community college students. Lastly, our staff chooses local charity partners for quarterly donations, and we sponsor numerous community events that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Join a local credit union that invests in you and your future.
* Current Rates and Fees for Checking Accounts are subject to change. See our rate and fee schedules.
1Visa Zero Liability Policy covers U.S.–issued cards only and does not apply to ATM transactions, PIN transactions not processed by Visa, or certain commercial card transactions. The cardholder must notify the issuer promptly of any unauthorized use. Contact us for additional details or visit Visa.com/Security. $0 fraud liability claims are subject to investigation and verification.