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Signature+ Checking is coming
We think you deserve an everyday checking account that fits — and rewards — your lifestyle. Signature+ Checking offers money-saving discounts, reassuring protections, and perks that can save you up to $1,300 annually (plus additional savings when you open multiple auto loans!).1
Checking that gives you more
More savings, more benefits, more coverage
An upgrade without the interruptions
When your account upgrades to a Signature+ Checking Account, your everyday banking will continue without interruptions, pauses, or hassles.
Same account number
Your checking account number will stay the same
Same card number
Keep using your current debit card
No interruptions
Your Direct Deposit and automatic payments will continue without interruptions
Choose the account that fits your life
Signature+ Checking offers money-saving discounts and perks that can save you up to $1,300 annually, for just $6 a month! See all the benefits coming to your checking account. (Go ahead, do a happy dance.)
Prefer traditional checking? You'll have the chance to switch to an Essential Checking Account to keep the classic checking experience and fee you're used to.
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| -4 | Cell phone protection2 Receive up to $1,000 per claim ($2,000 per year) if your cell phone is broken or stolen |
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| -3 | Roadside assistance3 Available 24/7 and free to use, up to $80 in covered service charges |
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| -2 | Identity theft aid2 Exclusive rates and discounts included |
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| -1 | Financial wellness4 Get help creating state-specific and legally binding documents such as wills, health care proxies, powers of attorney, and more |
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| 5 | Savings on pet care services5 Preferred rates on pet insurance, free ID tags linked in pet cloud, pet Rx and more |
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| 6 | .10% Choice Certificate bonus rate6 Preferred Choice Certificate rates |
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| 7 | .25% Auto loan discount7 |
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| 8 | Auto warranty discount $200 discount on an auto warranty purchase |
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| 9 | GAP coverage discount $300 discount on a GAP purchase |
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| 10 | Anywhere banking tools Online and mobile banking, eStatements, bill pay, debit card |
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| 11 | ATM fee reimbursement8 Up to $20 a month, per card |
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| 12 | Dividends on your balance9 |
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| 13 | Courtesy Pay Basic10 Get help in case of insufficient funds when you have Direct Deposit and a Civic checking account |
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| 14 | Monthly fee | $6 a month | $1 a month |
These features come with Signature+ and Essential Checking
Debit card
Each adult Civic checking account comes with a debit card
360 Financial View
Manage your accounts, use savings tools, check your credit score, and more
Direct Deposit
Get fast access to your paycheck, Social Security check, or other regularly scheduled deposits — up to 3 days early!11
Digital wallet
Make secure mobile payments online and in store
Zelle®
Once approved, send fast, secure payments to anyone you know and trust with Zelle®12 right from your online banking or Civic app13
CUNA Insurance
As a Civic Credit Union member, your deposits are federally insured up to $250,000 per account by the National Credit Union Administration Insurance (NCUA)
We'll keep you posted
If you have an account that's upgrading, you will have received communication on your account transition to Signature+ Checking. We'll let you know when it's time to opt for an Essential Checking Account if you're not interested in the new perks.
Here are a few FAQs
Will my account number, direct deposit, or automatic payments change when I switch accounts?
No. Your existing account number will remain the same, so all direct deposits and automatic payments to and from your account will continue to occur.
Will I have to change my debit card or ATM card? What about my online banking and online bill pay information?
No. Your debit card and ATM card numbers will remain the same for your account, as will your online banking and online bill pay information. You can continue to bank with us online at civicfcu.org.
When are my Signature+ Checking benefits available?
If your account is moving to a Signature+ Checking Account, your account change and benefits, including insurance, are effective July 14, 2026. You will not be charged until July 31, 2026 so you can enjoy the new features at no cost until that date. If you have an email on file with us, you’ll receive a welcome email at that time with instructions on how to access your benefits via digital banking.
I received communication my account is changing. Can I choose a different account?
Yes! You will have the opportunity to opt for an Essential Checking Account before your account transitions. After your account transitions, our Experience Center will be able to help you switch your account. We'll keep you updated on when you can self-select your account.
1 Enrollment in Signature+ Checking qualifies the member for full program benefits. Savings are dependent on member utilization of benefits. Predicted savings are subject to change. Certain benefit options must be paid from the Signature+ Checking to be covered. Account will incur a monthly fee and will be deducted from the account at the end of the month. Account qualifies member for our best dividend rate on Signature+ checking balances. $1 of the $6 per month fee is donated to the Civic Foundation.
2 Insurance products are not a deposit, not federally insured, not an obligation or guaranteed by the credit union, its affiliates, or any government agency. Cell phone protection and personal identity protection are subject to additional terms and conditions detailed in the Guide to Benefits. Identity and credit monitoring with credit report and score requires additional activation.
3 Any vehicle with wheels is covered under the program if it is classified as ‘Light Duty.’ ‘Light Duty’ vehicles are vehicles that weigh 10,000 lbs. or less. Vehicles weighing more than 10,000 lbs. are considered ‘Medium Duty’ or ‘Heavy Duty’ and are NOT covered under this program. Service providers supplying emergency roadside assistance and towing are independent contractors and are solely liable for their services. Civic Federal Credit Union shall not have any responsibility or liability in connection with the rendering of the service. Emergency roadside assistance and towing may not be available in areas not regularly traveled, nor in other “off road” areas not accessible by ordinary towing vehicles. Weather conditions, time of day, and availability of service may affect assistance responses. Expectations for dispatch are set with the customer on every call, and an expected estimated time of arrival is provided to the customer regardless of their location; however, neither Visa nor your financial institution provides any assurances as to the ability of the service provider to meet such estimates. You are responsible for any roadside assistance or towing charges incurred by facilities responding to your request even if you are not with your vehicle or your vehicle is gone upon their arrival. Subject to the terms and conditions detailed in the Guide to Benefits.
4 Civic Federal Credit Union, through BaZing, offers estate planning resources to members. Requires additional activation. Attorneys participating (“participating attorneys”) in the Program are not employees or agents of the credit union or any affiliated entity. Trust representatives are not employees or agents of the participating attorneys. The credit union and BaZing do not provide legal advice or services and are not responsible for the services provided by the participating attorneys or other independent professionals.
5 Insurance products are not a deposit, not federally insured, not an obligation or guaranteed by the credit union, its affiliates, or any government agency. Carefree Pet Plus, cell phone protection, and personal identify protection are subject to additional terms and conditions. Requires additional activation. Pre-existing conditions are not covered. Waiting periods, deductibles, benefit limits and exclusions may apply. For policy terms, limitations, and conditions, please visit BaZing.com/pet-health-insurance. Wellness coverage reimbursements are based on a schedule. Products, rates, and discounts may vary by state and are subject to change.
6 To be eligible for a higher dividend rate, members must be enrolled in Signature+ Checking.
7 Subject to approval; for dealer purchase only. To be eligible for this discount, members must be enrolled in Direct Deposit and Signature+ Checking. Account in good standing is eligible for an interest rate applied to new, used and refinanced autos.
8 Civic participates in select surcharge-free ATM networks. See the current list of locations. Other ATM networks may charge an ATM fee that Civic will reimburse, up to a total of $20 per month per debit/ATM card beginning on the first day of the month and ending on the last day. If you are eligible for an ATM fee reimbursement, funds are typically released by Civic to your account within two business days, but timing may vary.
9 Rates subject to change.
10 Courtesy Pay is available to members in good standing with active direct deposit, an eligible Civic checking account, and at least 90 days of membership. To be in good standing you must not have any bankruptcies or charge-offs of Civic loans or deposit accounts within the past three years, and all accounts must be current. We may pay overdrafts through the Courtesy Pay program at our discretion if you do not have enough money available in your account to cover a transaction. We will charge a $25 fee each time an overdraft occurs. Please refer to the Membership and Account Agreement for a more through explanation of factors that determine when an overdraft occurs, coverage limits, and when you may incur a fee for overdrawing your account. Refer to the Fee Schedule for other fees that may apply or visit civicfcu.org/fees. Courtesy Pay may be added to one account per member. Civic account holders who are 18 years of age or older with consumer checking accounts are eligible.
11 Early access to direct deposit funds depends on the timing of the payer’s submission of deposits. We generally post such deposits on the day they are received, which may be up to three days earlier than the payer’s scheduled payment date.
12 All rights reserved. Terms and conditions apply. See Zelle Terms of Service. Zelle and the Zelle related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services LLC and are used herein under license.
13 Must have a bank account in the U.S. to use Zelle.®