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
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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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- Simplify your banking with Early Payday, a $50 CoverMe cushion to help you avoid overdraft fees, and an Automatic Savings option — all while earning interest on your balance! Best of all? It’s free.*
- Early Payday? – Yes
- Earns interest? – Yes, rates based on balances
- Monthly fees?– No
- Transaction fees – No
- Minimum opening deposit – $25
- Any Requirements? – Direct deposit required for Early Payday feature.
- No fees to deposit, withdraw or transfer money
- No fees for Overdraft transfers (transfer from FCCU savings accounts)
- Free digital banking with Mobile Deposit, Zelle & BillPay
- Mobile Wallet (Apple, Google & Samsung Pay)
- Free real-time text alerts
- Two free non-FCCU ATM withdrawals per month
- No fees for point-of-sale purchases (grocery store, pharmacy, etc.) including cash back
- Free e-statements and cleared check images in digital banking
- Free money management tools in digital banking, including SavvyMoney to monitor and improve your credit score
- Free financial education with our SmartMoney online courses
- Grow savings automatically with our EvenUp Savings option
- Surcharge refunds for transactions at non-First Commerce Credit Union ATMs
- Unlimited withdrawals from non-First Commerce Credit Union ATMs
- Higher ATM and Debit Card limits
- Higher rates on Power Checking Money Market accounts
- Courtesy Pay/ Overdraft tolerances ranging from $100-$1,000
- A low, flat Courtesy Pay fee of $10 each
- No non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees
- Unlimited ATM withdrawals & balance inquiries at FCCU ATMs
- Unlimited ATM withdrawals at non-FCCU ATMs
- Unlimited Surcharge refunds on withdrawals at non-FCCU U.S. based ATMs
- Higher daily ATM and debit card withdrawal limits
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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