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Get the best of the basics with this free checking account.
Enjoy the ease of no minimum balance and a low opening deposit with this best-of-the-basics checking account. Named after the brilliant red in USC’s official colors, Cardinal Checking is our basic free checking account* – low on frills, high on features, including:
- No minimum balance
- 30,000 fee-free ATMs and 5000 Shared Branches
- No monthly service fee*
- Flexible ways to pay with debit card, Zelle®, and Virtual Wallet
- $0 liability on unauthorized purchases with your debit card
Insured Security
As a credit union, we keep your deposits safe with the National Credit Union Administration, a federal agency that insures balances up to:
$250,000
No minimum. Free online banking. No monthly service fee.
Basics with benefits? You got it. Cardinal Checking checks all the boxes, plus it’s easy to open online or at any branch.
The checking account doesn’t have all those hidden fees that the big banks do.
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2024 Charity Challenge: USC Credit Union vs. Notre Dame FCU
This year’s Charity Challenge brings USC Credit Union and Notre Dame FCU together to support a cause bigger than the game itself. Each credit union has pledged $5,000, and the stakes are high: the winner of the Notre Dame vs. USC football game on November 30 will decide which charity receives a boosted $10,000 donation.
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This year’s Charity Challenge brings USC Credit Union and Notre Dame FCU together to support a cause bigger than the game itself. Each credit union has pledged $5,000, and the stakes are high: the winner of the Notre Dame vs. USC football game on November 30 will decide which charity receives a boosted $10,000 donation.
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Are you looking to make your business’s savings work harder? High-yield savings accounts (HYSA) and high-yield money market accounts (MMA) can help grow your business savings at a competitive interest rate. It’s just one way to beat inflation while growing your funds for the future.
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This year’s Charity Challenge brings USC Credit Union and Notre Dame FCU together to support a cause bigger than the game itself. Each credit union has pledged $5,000, and the stakes are high: the winner of the Notre Dame vs. USC football game on November 30 will decide which charity receives a boosted $10,000 donation.
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USC Credit Union is proud to announce the successful conclusion of a transformative 10-month financial literacy program in partnership with The RightWay Foundation.
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Investments Investments
High-Yield Business Savings Accounts: Consider a Credit Union!
Are you looking to make your business’s savings work harder? High-yield savings accounts (HYSA) and high-yield money market accounts (MMA) can help grow your business savings at a competitive interest rate. It’s just one way to beat inflation while growing your funds for the future.
High-Yield Business Savings Accounts: Consider a Credit Union!
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The Rise of Card Skimming and How to Fight It
Skimming is a persistent and evolving threat, but by being aware and taking preventative measures, we can fight against compromised cards and protect our financial well-being. Read this guide for tips and signs to watch out for.
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