Kellogg Community FCU (MI) Adds eChecking (New RCA)

POSTED ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 BY Ken Tumin

Availability: Residents of nine Southwestern Michigan counties.

Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union’s (KCFCU) has added a new rewards checking account: eChecking, which earns 4.00% APY on qualifying balances up to $15K. eChecking offers the same benefits of KCFCU’s Classic Checking.

eChecking is our new high dividend checking account – it’s easy, it’s electronic, and you can earn an exceptionally high rate of 4% APY on balances up to $15,000.

Monthly Qualification Requirements

Minimum of $500 in Direct Deposits
Minimum of four online banking logins
Minimum of 20 debit card transactions
Receive eStatements
Enrolled in bill pay

Refer A Friend Program

Current KCFCU members will receive $25 for each new referred member who opens a checking account (minimum $100 opening deposit); the new member will also receive $25. Details and a referral form can be found on KCFCU’s "Tell Your Friends" page.

Thanks to DA member, Dave5, for bringing this new product to my attention.

Availability

Membership in Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union is residency based, with individuals who live, work, worship, or attend school in the Michigan counties of Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Van Buren County eligible to join.

Joining KCFCU and/or opening an eChecking account can be done by visiting any of ten Michigan branches located in Battle Creek (4), Galesburg, Kalamazoo, Marshall, Portage, Springfield, and Three Rivers.

At this time, KCFCU’s online banking platform, It’sMe247, is limited to account management and bill payment services.

Credit Union Overview

Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union has an overall health grade of "A" at DepositAccounts.com, with a Texas ratio of 4.34% (excellent) based on June 30, 2015 data. In the past year, Kellogg Community FCU increased its total deposits by $9.47 Million, an above average growth rate of 2.51%. Please refer to our financial overview of Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union for more details.

In 1941, twelve Kellogg Company employees contributed $5 each and applied for a charter, forming a credit union to serve the financial needs of Kellogg Company employees and retirees in Battle Creek.

And so began a 74-year community co-operative financial journey. Today, Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union (NCUA Charter # 4702) holds assets in excess of $425 Million and serves over 33,800 members.

How The eChecking Account Compare

When compared to the 52 Reward Checking accounts tracked by DepositAccounts.com available to Michigan residents, Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union’s eChecking APY currently ranks third.

The above rates are accurate as of 9/30/2015.

To look for the best nationwide Reward Checking account rates and the best Reward Checking account rates in your state, please refer to our Reward Checking account rates table.