Easy Banking in North Florida and South Georgia

Whether you want to avoid monthly fees, get more overdraft protection, or get paid early, we’ve got the checking account for you. Our Power Checking options are packed with features like our instant-issue debit card and 24/7 digital banking. Boost your finances with the trusted, local credit union backed by an 85-year legacy of trust and service.

Checking Options with the Features You Need

Power Checking — Free

Power Checking — Free

  • Get paid up to 2 days early

  • No monthly or transaction fees

  • Earn interest on your balance

  • Mobile Deposit, Zelle, and BillPay

  • Mobile Wallet (Apple, Google, & Samsung Pay)

  • $25 deposit to open

 
Best for: Everyday banking with no monthly fees

Power Checking + CoverMe — $3.99/month

Power Checking + CoverMe — $3.99/month

  • All of the Power Checking features

  • Affordable peace of mind for just $3.99/month

  • Up to $1,000 overdraft protection

  • No non-sufficient funds fees

  • A low, flat $10 Courtesy Pay fee

  • Your best value choice

 
Best for: Extra peace of mind from overdrafts

More Ways to Make the Most of Your Checking

Instant-Issue Debit Card

Instant-Issue Debit Card

No Minimum Balance Requirement

No Minimum Balance Requirement

Free Online & Digital Banking

Free Online & Digital Banking

Nationwide Network of ATMs

Nationwide Network of ATMs

Powerful Money Management Tools

Powerful Money Management Tools

Free Access to Financial Education

Free Access to Financial Education

Power Checking Pro Tips

Add ATM Freedom to your Power Checking for just $2.99/month. Enjoy unlimited ATM withdrawals, surcharge refunds at non-FCCU ATMs, and higher daily limits. Sign up in Online Banking after opening your account.

Add an EvenUp Savings to your Power Checking and make saving automatic. Every debit card purchase rounds up to the nearest dollar, transferring the difference to your EvenUp Savings. Plus, earn interest on your savings! Link through Online Banking after opening your account.

Opening a Checking Account Is Easy

Open online instantly or visit one of our 14 financial centers, call our Contact Center, email us, or schedule an appointment.

Smart Solutions for Managing Your Money

Digital & Mobile Banking

Digital & Mobile Banking

Manage your money 24/7 from your computer or mobile device with free tools like Mobile Deposit, Zelle, BillPay, and the convenience of Mobile Wallet (Apple, Google, and Samsung Pay) for seamless payments on the go.

Financial Education

Financial Education

Unlock your financial potential with Enrich’s free tools, from interactive courses to calculators that help you budget and expert blogs. Empower yourself to make smarter money decisions and achieve your financial dreams.

Visa Credit Cards

Visa Credit Cards

First Commerce Visa® credit cards give you the power to choose whether you want a competitive, low interest rate or to earn rewards points with every purchase you make. Plus, no annual fee!

Digital & Mobile Banking

Digital & Mobile Banking

Manage your money 24/7 from your computer or mobile device with free tools like Mobile Deposit, Zelle, BillPay, and the convenience of Mobile Wallet (Apple, Google, and Samsung Pay) for seamless payments on the go.

Financial Education

Financial Education

Unlock your financial potential with Enrich’s free tools, from interactive courses to calculators that help you budget and expert blogs. Empower yourself to make smarter money decisions and achieve your financial dreams.

Visa Credit Cards

Visa Credit Cards

First Commerce Visa® credit cards give you the power to choose whether you want a competitive, low interest rate or to earn rewards points with every purchase you make. Plus, no annual fee!

What Our Members Are Saying

What Our Members Are Saying

“First Commerce stepped up to the plate for us at the most critical time in the history of our business. Their loyalty and partnership helped us create what we’ve become today … I know First Commerce will be there for my boys like they have been for me”Heath Miller First Commerce Member

More Member Success Stories

Membership at First Commerce Credit Union is available to individuals who live, work, or attend school in eligible counties of North Florida or South Georgia. It also extends to employees of participating businesses and their immediate families.

You can open a checking account online instantly through our website. Alternatively, you can visit one of our 14 financial centers, call the Contact Center, or schedule an appointment. A minimum opening deposit of $25 is required for checking, and you will need to meet membership eligibility and identity verification requirements.

Yes. The Power Checking¹ account from First Commerce Credit Union has no monthly service fee. It does not require a minimum balance, though a $25 minimum opening deposit is required.

If you’re concerned about overdrafts, the Power Checking + CoverMe² option is designed for you. For $3.99/month, it provides enhanced overdraft protection with a cushion of up to $100 and eliminates Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) fees.

First Commerce offers the ATM Freedom3 add-on for the Power Checking account. For a monthly fee of $2.99, you’ll get unlimited surcharge refunds on withdrawals at non-FCCU U.S. based ATMs.

Yes! The SmartStart Teen Checking account is for ages 13-17. It has no monthly fee and a minimum opening deposit of just $25. It is designed to help young members build money-management habits. This account requires the completion of the SmartStart Checking Account Management course to open.

FCCU offers an Instant-Issue Debit Card when you open your account at a participating financial center. If you open your checking account online, we’ll mail your debit card to you as soon as possible.

Absolutely. Deposits at First Commerce Credit Union are federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) up to at least $250,000 per depositor.

Our CoverMe overdraft protection helps members avoid declined transactions and overdraft fees by providing a built-in cushion. The standard Power Checking account includes a $50 cushion with no overdraft fees if your balance goes negative within that amount.

For added protection, Power Checking + CoverMe² costs $3.99 per month and expands the cushion up to $100 while also qualifying your account for Courtesy Pay, which may extend overdraft tolerance from $100 to $1,000 depending on your account history and eligibility.

First Commerce Credit Union has 14 financial center locations across North Florida and South Georgia.

¹Minimum opening deposit for Power Checking Checking is $25. No minimum balance required. Must meet minimum criteria for usage of FCCU Mobile Deposit. Standard carrier text/data rates may apply. Members must be 18 years of age or older to open an account and Power Checking Money Market. Early PayDay requires a direct deposit of the member’s paycheck or government benefits via the Automated Clearing House (ACH) no less frequently than monthly. Early access to direct deposit funds depends on timing of the payment file submission from the payer. FCCU generally makes these funds available on the day the payment file is received, which may be up to 2 days earlier than the scheduled payment date. For government benefits, this could be up to 4 days early. There are no overdraft fees for the first $50.00 a member’s account goes into the negative. CoverMe Overdraft Protection up to $50.00 is provided at no cost. However, there may be out-of-network or third- party fees associated with ATM transactions. CoverMe Overdraft Protection does not cover money movement through apps such as Zelle®, Venmo, and Cash App. Courtesy Pay Protection beyond the $50 CoverMe cushion is not available with Power Checking. NSF fees are capped at five (5) fees per day. Members may make up to two (2) free non-First Commerce Credit Union ATM withdrawals per month after which there is a fee for additional withdrawals at non-FCCU ATMs.
²Minimum opening deposit for Power Checking + CoverMe is $25. For Power Checking + CoverMe accounts, members are eligible for Early PayDay. Early PayDay requires a direct deposit of the member’s paycheck or government benefits via the Automated Clearing House (ACH) no less frequently than monthly. Early access to direct deposit funds depends on the timing of the submission of the payment file from the payer. We generally make these funds available on the day the payment file is received, which may be up to 2 days earlier than the scheduled payment date. For government benefits, this could be up to 4 days early. With an average daily balance (ADB) of $2,500.00 or more members are eligible for: 1) surcharge refunds for withdrawals at non-First Commerce Credit Union ATMs, 2) unlimited withdrawals from non-First Commerce Credit Union ATMs, 3) higher ATM and Debit Card limits, and 4) higher rates on Power Checking Money Market accounts. NSF fees are not assessed on Power Checking + CoverMe accounts. Members may make up to two free non-First Commerce Credit Union ATM withdrawals per month after which there is a fee for additional withdrawals at non-FCCU ATMs as disclosed in the Schedule of Fees and Charges. Although there are no overdraft fees for the first $100 a member’s account goes into the negative, there may be out-of-network or third- party fees associated with ATM transactions. Courtesy Pay Protection is available, and CoverMe Overdraft Protection is provided up to $100.00. CoverMe Overdraft Protection is not available to cover money movement through apps such as Zelle®, Venmo, and Cash App. Members must be 18 years of age or older to select the Power Checking + CoverMe account.
3The +ATM Freedom Package is an optional feature for Power Checking account holders. Members can activate (Opt-In) or cancel (Opt-Out) of the +ATM Freedom Package in digital banking at any time. A fee of $2.99 will be assessed each time the +ATM Freedom Package is activated in digital banking. Activations and cancellations occur immediately and access to the services will be available or terminated upon activation or cancellation. With the +ATM Freedom Package activated, members will receive: 1) surcharge refunds on withdrawals assessed by non-First Commerce Credit Union US based ATM operators, 2) unlimited withdrawals from non-First Commerce Credit Union ATMs, 3) higher ATM and Debit Card limits. For complete terms & conditions, call 850.488.0035 or 1.800.533.5772, or visit one of our locations. Insured by NCUA.