Earn Up to 3.50% APY with Premium Checking

Plus, get a $150 bonus and enjoy everyday banking that rewards you more.

The account that pays you

Your money makes money at a premium rate in this value-loaded account that rewards your everyday activities. 

With Premium Checking, you can earn a higher rate on your balance and qualify for a cash bonus, just by using your account for everyday banking. When you meet a few simple monthly requirements, your account earns up to 3.50% APY, helping your money grow while you manage your daily finances.

Earn a $1503 cash bonus when you open a new Premium Checking account.

Enjoy higher yields and bonus rewards
Here’s why you’ll Love Monterra Premium Checking

Earn 3.50%APYon any balance when three (3) simple requirements2 are met

No monthly maintenance fee

Manage your account through online banking and mobile banking

Debit card compatible with Apple Pay™, Samsung Pay™ and Google Pay™

Overdraft Protection and Courtesy Pay included

Access to 30,000+ surcharge-free ATMs nationwide

Set up account alerts to stay informed and fraud-free

Enroll in direct deposit and receive your payroll deposit one day sooner with Fast ACH4

You work hard for your money. Your checking account should do more for you.

With Monterra Premium Checking, you can earn up to 3.50% APY, qualify for a $1503 cash bonus, and enjoy everyday banking benefits that help your money work harder. Open your account, complete the qualifying steps, and start getting more from the banking you already do. Just complete the following three (3) simple requirements2 to earn interest each month. And, all it takes is $20 to get started with opening your account.

  • Make ten (10) or more debit card and/or credit card purchases2 each month
  • Make one (1) or more direct deposit, ACH, payroll, or P2P payments (e.g., Zelle®, Venmo, Cash App, PayPal) each month, any amount 
  • Select eStatements instead of mailed statements

Get Paid One (1) Day Sooner!

What a difference a day makes. When you set up a payroll or direct deposit into your new account, you’ll not only meet one (1) of the three (3) requirements2 to earn 3.50%APY2 on your Premium Checking, your hard-earned paycheck arrives a day earlier into your account with Fast ACH4.

*APY = Annual Percentage Yield.
¹ National average rate via FDIC.gov as of 12/15/2025, based on the $2,500 product tier, calculated on a simple average of Annual Percentage Yield (APY) paid by all insured depository institutions and branches for which data are available. The rates of credit unions are not included in the calculation.
2 APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rate effective as of 6/5/2026. The APY will be paid if all of the following are met within the monthly statement cycle: 1.) Make ten (10) or more card purchases using either the debit card(s) linked to your Premium Checking account and/or a credit card under the same membership as your Premium Checking account; and 2.) Minimum of one (1) direct deposit, payroll deposit, or external ACH transferred into your checking account type; and 3.) select to receive eStatements in lieu of monthly paper statements. If requirements are not met, the APY will be 0%. Offer and rates subject to change. 
3 To receive $150 cash bonus: Open a new Premium Checking account (no other account types are eligible) by 6/30/2026. Fulfill three (3) requirements, starting the full calendar month immediately following the month after account opening. Requirements are: 1.) Make ten (10) or more card purchases using either the debit card(s) linked to your new Premium Checking account and/or a credit card under the same membership as your new Premium Checking account; and 2.) Minimum of one (1) direct deposit, payroll deposit, or external ACH transferred into your checking account type; and 3.) elect to receive eStatements in lieu of monthly paper statements. In the case of a joint account, purchases and payments from multiple cards associated with the membership that contains the Premium Checking and credit card may be added together. Offer may change or be discontinued at any time without prior notice. Cash bonus for the month will be paid to the open, eligible membership account within 31 days after the qualification period ends. The account must have a positive balance at the time of payout to receive the bonus. The bonus is classified as interest paid to the account where the bonus is credited. Any applicable taxes associated with the bonus are the responsibility of the account holder. To the extent required by law, the Credit Union will report the total value of this bonus to the IRS on Form 1099-INT for the tax year in which the bonus was paid. 
4Certain direct deposit types and/or payroll deposit(s) may not qualify to have funds available one day sooner. Qualifying factors are dependent upon your employer, payroll service, and deposit or ACH type. Conditions and restrictions apply.

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