Checking Accounts

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Our competitive rates and perks let you choose the checking account that fits your needs.

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All Wheelhouse Checking Accounts Include

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  • Do it all with 24/7 Digital Banking

    Pay bills, deposit checks, send money, and manage your digital wallet all in the Wheelhouse app.

  • Stress-Free Courtesy Pay3 Available

    Automatic transfer of funds from your designated account(s) if you don't have sufficient funds.

  • Security You Can Count On

    Use multi-factor authentication and integrated device security such as fingerprint and facial recognition to access your accounts.

  • Send and receive money - no extra app needed

    Use Zelle® for a fast, safe, and easy way to pay your friends and family.

  • Debit Rewards1

    Earn 1 reward point for each $3 spent with your Wheelhouse® Visa® Debit Card.

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Inspired Plus Checking

Redefines what you should expect from a checking account

Enjoy a collection of money saving and protection benefits that help to make your life easier and potentially save you over $1,000/year, key features like cell phone insurance, identity theft, roadside assistance and more! Unlock up to an impressive 3.00% APY2 on your day-to-day Inspired Plus Checking account balance by just making 20 debit card purchase transactions per month. Plus, Wheelhouse® Visa® Debit Cards earn Debit Rewards on every signature-based transaction! Redeem your reward points for CASH BACK, gift cards, travel, etc. Now that’s what we call extra money in your pocket.

Monthly Requirements: An initial minimum deposit of $10, monthly direct deposits totaling $450 or more, an active digital banking registration, and eStatements within 90 days of account opening, plus a monthly fee of $9.00.

Earn Dividends: Up to 3.00% APY2

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Inspired Checking

High yield checking with no monthly minimum balance

Earn up to 3.00% APY2 on your everyday Inspired Checking account balance by just making 20 Wheelhouse® Visa® Debit Card purchase transactions per month, which means your deposits grow over time. Qualifying transactions can be made online, in-person, and more – an easy way to put your money to work with no extra effort. Plus, Wheelhouse® Visa® Debit Cards earn Debit Rewards on every signature-based transaction! Redeem your reward points for CASH BACK, gift cards, travel, etc. Now that’s what we call extra money in your pocket.

Monthly Requirements: Free with minimum monthly direct deposit of $450 or more, enrollment in online banking and eStatements.

Earn Dividends: Up to 3.00% APY2

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Basic Plus Checking

Elevated banking with no balance requirements

Experience a range of money-saving and protective benefits designed to simplify your life and potentially save you over $1,000 a year. Enjoy key features like cell phone insurance, identity theft assistance, roadside support, and more! Earn Debit Rewards with our Visa® Debit Card, which works seamlessly with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and Garmin Pay™. Overdraft service is available.

Monthly Requirements: No monthly fee when you sign up for eStatements or direct deposit. Low $9/fee per month unlocks the same perks as Inspired Plus.

Earn Dividends: No

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Basic Checking

Free with Direct Deposit or eStatements

Our Basic Checking Account has no monthly fee with direct deposit or eStatements and comes with free Digital Banking, Bill Pay, and eStatements. Earn Debit Rewards with our Wheelhouse® Visa® Debit Card, compatible with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and Garmin Pay™. Bounce Guard/Overdraft Protection available.

Monthly Requirements: Free with direct deposit or enrollment in eStatements; otherwise $5.00

Earn Dividends: No

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Access Checking

Perfect for Members 16 - 25

Access Checking is ideal for Members ages 16 to 25 and offers free Digital Banking, Bill Pay (for 18+), and eStatements with no monthly service charge. Use your Wheelhouse® Visa® Debit Card to earn debit rewards points. Overdraft Services available.

Monthly Requirements: None

Earn Dividends: No

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Start Earning Reward Points1

When it comes to rewards, we do them right. With NO Annual Fee, you can combine Debit and Credit Card points and redeem your reward points into whatever options make the most sense for you.

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    2x points on Select Transactions

    Travel: Airlines, Car Rentals, Hotels, Cruise Lines and more (June - August)
    Retail: Telephone, Cable and other pay television, Electric, Gas and Water (October - December)

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    Get 5x points per $1 Spent

    Earn bonus points from national, regional and local Restaurants, and Retailers.

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    Earn Cash Back

    Get $9.99 – $25 back on your next purchase at select Sam’s Clubs, Dropbox, Grubhub, and more in-store and online retailers.

No minimums,
no worries.

Get your account up and running in minutes.

  • 1
    Tell us about yourself.
    Answer a few quick questions to get you started.
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    Add money to your account.
    As soon as you deposit or transfer funds you’ll earn interest. No minimum deposit required.
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    Start your journey
    Activate your savings by downloading the Inspired Perks app.

Wheelhouse® is Committed To Giving Back

Our team is actively involved in the community throughout the year, and we’re proud to support a wide variety of organizations and efforts that have a positive impact on our beautiful City.

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Disclosures

1 Earn Debit Reward points each time you use your Wheelhouse® Visa® Debit Card on qualifying non-PIN based point-of-sale (POS) transactions. Qualifying non-PIN based POS transactions include debit transactions, contactless payments, card swipes, and signature-based transactions. Cash advances and ATM transactions are not considered qualifying transactions. All reward points will post to your account once qualifying transactions are verified. For every verified $3.00 spent using your Wheelhouse® Visa® debit card, you will earn one reward point. Plus, earn additional points throughout the year on qualifying categories. Log in to Digital Banking to view and redeem points. For a complete list of qualifying categories, visit WheelhouseCU.com/BonusRewards. Contact the Cards & Operations Department at (619)297-4835 with questions or disputes regarding qualifying transactions.

2 APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates are effective as of 05/17/2024 and are subject to change without notice. To receive the APY of 3.00%, you must make a minimum of 20 qualifying purchase transactions using your Wheelhouse® Visa® Debit Card associated with an Inspired Plus Checking account per calendar month and/or maintain an average daily balance of $75,000 or higher. No minimum balance is required to earn dividends. Inspired Plus Checking is a variable rate account. The APY may change after account opening.
APY is accurate as of the last dividend declaration date. Fees could reduce earnings on the account. Inspired Plus Checking requires an initial minimum deposit of $10, monthly direct deposits totaling $450 or more, an active digital banking registration, and eStatements within 90 days of account opening, plus a monthly fee of $9.00. If requirements are not met and maintained, the account will be converted to a Basic Checking Account which may be subject to different terms, conditions, and restrictions and access to Perks by Wheelhouse® will be removed.

3 We recognize that sometimes you may overdraw your checking account. In such cases we may decide to honor items for which there are insufficient funds. This is our Bounce Guard program. We provide the Bounce Guard program as an accommodation to you and are not obligated to do so, even if we have done so in the past. You do not apply for this service. Bounce Guard has a limit of $750. Bounce Guard is not available on Access/Youth Checking Accounts. See the Credit Union’s Fee Schedule for fees associated with Bounce Guard (subject to change).
Qualification: To be eligible for the Bounce Guard Program, you must be a member in good standing and not have a negative record with a credit reporting agency.
Description of Service: By participating in the program, we may honor overdrafts including:

  • Checks
  • ACH debits
  • ATM transactions and point of sale (POS)transactions; Recurring Debit Card transactions and
  • One-time Debit Card transactions

Unless we currently have your affirmative consent (opt-in) on file, we will not approve your overdrafts for ATM/POS and one-time Debit card transactions. You must tell us you want overdraft coverage for these transactions. To request overdraft coverage for ATM and one-time Debit card transactions, contact us at 619.297.4835 or write to us at P.O. Box 719099, San Diego, CA 92171-9099, or complete and sign the Enrollment Form provided to you at account opening or upon request. Return the form to any branch location or mail it to us at the address shown above. We will provide you with written confirmation of your affirmative consent.
When an overdraft is covered, the account will be taken negative by the dollar amount of the transaction plus the amount of the Bounce Guard fee stated on the Fee Schedule. If we honor multiple overdrafts, we may honor them in any order in our sole discretion or return any such items. The Bounce Guard overdraft service is available to qualified members maintaining a Basic Checking Account, an Inspired Checking Account, a Dividend Checking Account, or a Rewards Checking Account.
When we honor overdraft items, you must deposit sufficient funds to cover the overdraft(s) and any applicable fees immediately, but in no case more than thirty (30) days from the date of any notice sent to you. If you fail to cover the total overdraft amount within thirty (30) days, we may pursue all collection options available to us. We may, but are not obligated to, transfer funds from your other accounts with us to cover the overdraft.
For all terms and conditions, see our Disclosure of Account Information & Membership Agreement.

Overdraft Service: At our discretion, we may authorize funds to be transferred from your designated account(s) if you don’t have sufficient funds in your checking account.

Other restrictions, terms, and conditions may apply. Membership is required.

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