Benefits Plus Checking Account
It's our way of saying welcome - and thank you.
- Different checking accounts to fit your lifestyle
- $100 for opening account*
- A wide array of helpful options
While others have come and gone, we’ve been here for nearly 70 years.
At 7 17 Credit Union, we’re more than just a place to bank — we’re your financial partner, your neighbor, and a trusted part of your community. Owned by members (anyone with accounts at 7 17), not stockholders, our mission is to help you improve your life financially and to support the communities we serve.
Why choose 7 17 free checking or our other checking options?
- 7 17's Top-rated mobile app – deposit checks, view account balances, transfer funds, and more from your mobile device.
- 7 17 Early Pay – get your deposits up to two days early*.
- On-the-go banking – whether it’s online or on the app, we make it easy to keep track of your money 24/7.
- Free bill pay – manage your bills easily on your time.
- Financial guidance and support when you need it most.
Explore our checking account options!
- Be 18 or older and qualify to open a new checking account
- Make a $25+ opening deposit
- Enroll in eStatements
- Either:
- Set up a recurring direct deposit of $200+ per month
- OR make 30 debit card purchases within 90 days
Hurry! Offer ends August 31, 2025
Important disclosures:
*Free and dividend-bearing checking accounts are available. Non-members must join 7 17 Credit Union to receive this offer; a $5 minimum opening deposit is required into your new savings account, which establishes membership. While not common to this offer, membership eligibility restrictions may apply. Please call for full details. Qualifications: You must be 18 years of age and qualify to open a Checking account. This offer is valid on new primary 7 17 Checking accounts only (excluding: Business Checking Accounts and secondary checking accounts). Requirements to receive the $100 cash bonus: (1) Open a new primary Checking account between 06/2/25 and 08/31/25 with an opening deposit of $25 or more. (2) Set up one, recurring direct deposit of at least $200 per month from payroll, pension, or Social Security into your new Checking account OR make 30 debit card point-of-sale transactions, which must be transmitted and posted by close of business within 90 days of account opening. (3) You must already have or sign up for online eStatements. Important: The $100 cash bonus will be paid into your primary savings account after your new checking account has been opened for a minimum of 90 days and the requirements above have been verified. Cash bonuses are considered interest so you will receive a Form 1099-INT from us for tax purposes. This is a one-time, non-transferable offer and is not valid with any other promotion. Closed Checking accounts reopened within two years of the last closed date will not receive the $100 cash bonus. Ask for details. Debit Rewards: All Debit Cards are eligible for Debit Rewards; however, only signature-based Debit Card transactions or when you select “credit” as your Debit Card transaction type are eligible to earn ScoreCard® Rewards points. Ask for details. eStatements: Your email address for eStatements must match your NetWorth24 email address if you have this service. Ask for details. Early Pay: Funds availability is dependent on when 7 17 Credit Union receives the ACH (Automated Clearing House) payment file from your employer or other payer. If the electronic payment file is received by 6:00 p.m. on a business day, 7 17 will advance payment of funds into your account up to two days before the Credit Union receives settlement from the payer. Federally insured by NCUA. To apply, or for more information about 7 17’s Checking accounts, call or visit one of our local branches. This offer ends August 31, 2025.