Within the first 45 days of opening your TruWest account, you may use your member number as your username and last four digits of your Social Security Number as your password. After 45 days, please contact our Electronic Services department at: 1 (855) 878-9378 option 4.
Get the most out of your checking account. Our well-balanced Choice Checking Account gets you started with a winning combination of features that help you save and earn more1.
No monthly service fees
Cash back offers on debit purchases
Dividends
Overdraft forgiveness 2
With Choice Checking, you’ll enjoy
No monthly fees. Like our OTG and Advantage 55 accounts, Choice Checking has no monthly service fee.
Cash back offers. Earn cash back when you shop at participating retailers with your TruWest debit card.
Dividends. Earn interest on the money in your account. See our checking account rates here.
Overdraft forgiveness. Overdrafts happen. Once per year, we you can get that pesky overdraft fee reversed.
Rates effective as of June 1, 2019 Click here to view the most current consumer fee schedule.
*A minimum $5 balance in Share Savings required to be eligible for Services.
**APY=Annual Percentage Yield. APYs are based on monthly compounding. APYs are subject to change. Fees could reduce earnings. Call 1(855) 878-9378 for terms and conditions.
Next Steps
As easy as 1, 2, 3
Applying for a Checking Account
Before completing an account application, you’ll need to have the following information handy:
If you are not a member, go to New Members, fill out the Disclosure form, and then choose Next.
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Existing Member– Complete Account Application
If you are already a TruWest member, go to Existing Members, and follow the on-screen instructions to continue to the account application. You can also apply through the mobile app by selecting Apply for an Account/Loan in the mobile app menu.
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Choose Accounts
Complete the account application, including selecting your desired accounts.
1Must be a TruWest member with a minimum $5 membership deposit and continuing balance. Additional minimum opening deposit of $20 for Choice Checking Account. Subject to change. Visit truwest.org for current rate and fee schedule. 2Offer subject to change.
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