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Easy Checking

  • $5 initial deposit
  • No minimum balance requirement
  • No monthly maintenance charge
  • Unlimited check writing
  • Free Greater Alliance custom checks provided upon request
  • EMV/Contactless  VISA® Debit Card with a $750 ATM daily withdrawal amount and $2,500 Point of Sale daily limit.
  • FREE Digital and Mobile Banking, Bill Pay, eStatements, Mobile Check Deposit and moreLearn more
  • Unlimited FREE ATM transactions at over 85,000 ATMs locations
  • Reorder checks through Online Banking
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  How do I open an account

What You Need:

  • If you are a NEW member you will first need to first open a Savings account online or in branch, you’ll need an unexpired government issued identification such as a State-issued Driver’s License or a U.S. Passport and then select the option to open an Easy Checking account.
  • If you are an EXISTING member you may open an Easy Checking account securely and conveniently through Digital Banking or at a branch where you will be required to provide a government issued ID.

Initial Deposit– There is a $5 minimum deposit required when opening an Easy Checking Account.

  • If opening an account through Digital Banking you can fund the account through ACH from another Financial Institution, transfer from any existing Greater Alliance account or use a Debit or Credit Card to fund the account.
  • If opening an account at a Branch, you can transfer funds from another Greater Alliance account or deposit funds using a Check.

Direct Deposit– Direct Deposit simplifies your banking by automatically depositing your payroll, and other recurring deposits directly into any Greater Alliance account. To set up Direct Deposit, provide our Routing Number – 2212-7587-6 along with your account/member number to your depositor.

Open Your Easy Checking Account Online

With our online application, you can apply virtually without having to visit a branch!

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