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Earn up to 5.00% APY1 on balances up to $10,000 with a high-yield Ultra Checking Account.

earn up to 5.00% APY1

get more from your checking

What if your checking account did more than just hold your money? What if it could grow it? With Ultra Checking, you can earn up to 5.00% APY¹ on balances up to $10,000, transforming everyday transactions into real savings. It's not just convenient; it's rewarding.

But the benefits don’t stop there. Ultra Checking goes beyond everyday banking by giving you extra perks designed to boost your savings and save you money in multiple ways:

  • Share Certificates: Enjoy an additional 0.10% APY bonus.²
  • Elevate Money Market:  Earn a 2.50% APY bonus with qualifying Ultra Checking activities3.
  • LoansLower your borrowing cost with 0.25% APR off your rate on new loans.4
  • Early Pay: Access to your paycheck up to a few days early—at no extra cost.5
  • ATM Fees: Receive up to $10 back monthly in ATM fees.6

Ultra Checking is more than just checking—Keep reading and learn why Ultra Checking is right for you and your loved ones. Get more from your checking, every day. At United, we get U.

Ultra Checking

Effective Date: May 01, 2026
Account Type Minimum Amount Dividend Rate APY1
Base Rate $0.00 0.050% 0.05%
Bonus Rate $0.00 4.841% 4.95%
TOTAL Rate $0.00 4.891% 5.00%
Base Rate   Over $10,000 0.100% 0.10%
Bonus Rate   Over $10,000 0.000% 0.00%
TOTAL Rate   Over $10,000 0.100% 0.10%
[1] Annual Percentage Yield (APY) accurate as of the last dividend declaration date. 5.00% APY earned on the portion of your daily balance that is less than or equal to $10,000 if monthly requirements for Bonus APY are met; 0.05% APY earned on the portion of your daily balance that is less than or equal to $10,000 if monthly requirements are not met; 0.10% APY earned on the portion of your daily balance that is greater than $10,000. Monthly requirements for Bonus APY: (a) a combined total of at least 20 cleared signature (swipe and sign) credit transactions/non-PIN based debit card transactions on this Ultra Checking account and cleared credit transactions on a U Boost, U First, or U Rewards credit card account for which the owner of this account who will receive the tax statement (“Tax Reported Owner”) is a cardholder are posted by 11:59 PM ET on the second to last calendar day of the dividend period; (b) 1 direct deposit to or electronic auto payment (ACH) from this Ultra Checking account is posted by 11:59 PM ET on the second to last calendar day of the dividend period; and (c) active enrollment in e-statements. Rates may change after account is opened. Minimum deposit required to open account is $50.00. Fees could reduce the earnings on the account. One account per Member.

3 easy steps
to maximize your earnings

enroll in eDocuments

Sign up in Digital Banking to receive your statements electronically each month

fund your account

Receive one direct deposit or one electronic payment each month (ACH)

swipe and sign

Make at least 20 monthly signature-based (non-PIN) transactions using your Ultra Checking Debit Card, or in combined with your U Rewards, U First, or U Boost credit card

additional features

We are dedicated to helping every Member within every community we're a part of. Feel at ease knowing we have your back during tough times.

  • Keep tabs on your account activity with Visa® Purchase Alerts
  • Use Courtesy Pay protection on up to $1,000 for those moments when you don't have enough money in your account7
  • Access free personal financial planning and helpful financial seminars.

Manage your money effortlessly through convenient digital banking tools, extensive ATM access, and friendly, local service you can rely on, when you need it.

services at a glance

On-the-go, online, or in-branch. We’ve got you covered! Take a look at the chart below to see all the different ways you can access your Ultra Checking account. The choice is yours at United!

ATM mobile banking digital banking website online chat member services branch drive-thru
open Ultra account
check account balance
withdraw/deposit cash
transfer money
between personal United accounts
transfer money
to and from a non-United account
deposit a check
Skip-a-Payment
wire transfer
Zelle®
order a debit card
change card PIN

If you know your current PIN, call (866) 238-5378 to request a new personalized PIN. This change will take effect immediately.

general questions
deposit taking ATMs view ATMs here

open an account

just $50 will get you started


we make it easy

Manage your money easily, when and how you want, with instant access online or from as many mobile devices as you can handle. 

Mobile Check Deposit

Save time by making a deposit without having to drive to a branch by depositing checks directly from your smartphone–just snap a picture of your check with a smartphone via the United app.

Zelle®

Zelle® is a convenient way to send money using your mobile banking app or online banking account8.

Free Bill Pay and eDocuments

Get added security by having your monthly statement sent directly to your email.

Debit Cards

Experience the convenience of the globally accepted Visa® Debit Card included with the Ultra Checking Account from United, making everyday purchases hassle-free from the donut shop to the movie theater and beyond.

Digital Wallet

Additional options are available for secure and convenient payments when you have Digital Wallet. Use Apple Pay®, Google Pay™, and Samsung Pay to buy what you want with one tap or click of your smartphone.9

Ultra Checking Status

Easily track your monthly number of swipes to make sure you’ll earn the full 5.00% APY. Find this tool in Digital Banking under the Services Menu, then navigate to the tile titled 'Bonus Dividend Status'.

APY = Annual Percentage Yield

[1] APY accurate as of the last dividend declaration date. 5.00% APY earned on the portion of your daily balance that is less than or equal to $10,000 if monthly requirements for Bonus APY are met; 0.05% APY earned on the portion of your daily balance that is less than or equal to $10,000 if monthly requirements are not met; 0.10% APY earned on the portion of your daily balance that is greater than $10,000. Monthly requirements for Bonus APY: (a) a combined total of at least 20 cleared signature (swipe and sign) credit transactions/non-PIN based debit card transactions on this Ultra Checking account and cleared credit transactions on a U Boost, U First, or U Rewards credit card account for which the owner of this account who will receive the tax statement (“Tax Reported Owner”) is a cardholder are posted by 11:59 PM ET on the second to last calendar day of the dividend period; (b) 1 direct deposit to or electronic auto payment (ACH) from this Ultra Checking account is posted by 11:59 PM ET on the second to last calendar day of the dividend period; and (c) active enrollment in e-statements. Rates may change after account is opened. Minimum deposit required to open account is $50.00. Fees could reduce the earnings on the account. One account per Member.

[2] A 0.10% APY increase is applicable when the owner of this account, designated as the 'Tax Reported Owner,' also holds the same status for an Ultra Checking account with an average monthly balance of at least $1.00.

[3] APY accurate as of the last dividend declaration date. Bonus rate of 2.50% APY when all of the following requirements are met: a) the owner of this account who will receive the tax statement (the “Tax Reported Owner”) is the Tax Reported Owner of an Ultra Checking account or a Free Checking account maintained with an average monthly balance of at least $1.00; b) a combined total of at least 20 cleared signature (swipe and sign) credit transactions/non-PIN based debit card transactions on such Ultra Checking account or Free Checking account and cleared credit transactions on a U Boost, U First, or U Rewards credit card account for which the Tax Reported Owner is a cardholder are posted by 11:59 PM ET on the second to last calendar day of the dividend period; c) one direct deposit or electronic auto payment (ACH) from your Ultra Checking account or Free Checking account that is posted by 11:59 PM ET on the second to last calendar day of the dividend period; d) active enrollment in e-statements. Rates may change after account is opened. Fees may reduce earnings on the account. Consumer money market accounts only; business accounts not eligible. Subject to membership qualifications. 

[4] A 0.25% interest rate discount is available when automatic payments are established from a United Checking account. This discount is not available on mortgage loans or credit card loans. Some restrictions may apply. 

[5] Early Pay is provisional credit only. Deposits eligible for Early Pay are limited to payroll direct deposits and government benefit payments made through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network to a personal checking account. Other deposits or credits are not eligible for Early Pay. Funds from eligible direct deposits may not post early. 

[6] ATM foreign surcharge fees will be refunded monthly, up to $10/month; excluding international ATMs, balance inquiry, and ATM deposit fees. Members must meet the following monthly requirements to earn ATM foreign surcharge fee refunds: (a) enrollment in eStatements; (b) at least 1 direct deposit or ACH per month; and (c) a combined total of at least 20 cleared signature (swipe-and-sign/non-PIN) transactions on an Ultra Checking account or cleared credit transactions on a U Boost, U First, or U Rewards credit card account for which the Tax Reported owner is a cardholder are posted by 11:59 PM ET on the second-to-last calendar day of the dividend period.

[7] Requires your account is in good standing, which is defined as: A) your checking account has been open for at least 30 days; B) making regular deposits sufficient to cover transactions; C) bringing the account to a positive balance (and maintaining that positive balance for twenty-four hours) at least once every thirty days or less; D) there are no legal orders outstanding on your account; and E) you do not have any loans with us that are more than 30 days past due, we may, at our sole discretion, pay overdrafts up to the limits mentioned above, including our normal Non-Sufficient Funds or Courtesy Pay charge(s). Whether we pay or return an item, your account will be assessed a fee for each transaction, either as a Courtesy Pay charge ($25) or a Non-Sufficient Funds charge, but you will not be charged both fees. Click here for Courtesy Pay disclosures

[8] Zelle and the Zelle related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.

[9] Apple and the Apple Pay® logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play™ and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc.

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