Easy Banking in North Florida and South Georgia
Life moves fast, and your money should keep up. With FREE Power Checking from First Commerce, you’re in charge.
Avoid Monthly Fees
Get Overdraft Protection
Get Paid Early
24/7 Digital Banking
More Ways to Make the Most of Your Checking
Instant-Issue Debit Card
No Minimum Balance Requirement
Free Online & Digital Banking
Nationwide Network of ATMs
Powerful Money Management Tools
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.
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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.
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