Eliminate all the hassles of day-to-day banking with an MCU Checking Account. You will be able to manage your money on a daily basis with an MCU Debit Card, Direct Deposit/Payroll Deduction and Mobile/Online Banking.

Features & Benefits:

• $0 minimum deposit to open* and access to an MCU Debit Card
• Deposit via Payroll Deduction or Direct Deposit
• NYMCU® Digital Banking, including the Mobile App
• Mobile Check Deposit
• eStatements
• MCU BillPay
• Overdraft Line of Credit available† with a minimum of $250 and a maximum of $2,000
• Point of Sale (POS) purchases and signature-based purchases debited directly from your Everyday Hero Account.
• Account will not earn dividends

Note: Multiple accounts are only allowed for Share Certificates. All other deposit accounts are limited to one of each type.

* Active Hero Savings Account is required.

† Overdraft Protection is a loan (subject to approval), the terms of which are set forth in the Overdraft Protection Line of Credit Agreement.

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Features & Benefits:

• Basic Share Draft is our basic checking account option*
• Available to NY State residents only
• Account will not earn dividends
• Debit card, online, mobile & telephone banking services are available

* Active Share account is required.

The safe, convenient way to deposit your paycheck, pension, Social Security, or any other recurring check.

Features & Benefits:

• Automatically eligible for $250 Overdraft Line of Credit†
• Deposit directly into your Hero Savings, Everyday Hero account or Basic Share Draft account
• Set up automatic distribution to savings.
• Never wait in line

When setting up Direct Deposit, it is very important that you enter the correct Routing and Account numbers.

If depositing into your Everyday Hero Account:

• Routing Number - MCU’s Routing Number (also known as the ABA Number) is 226078036
• Account Number - Use the second set of numbers at the bottom of your MCU checks

† Overdraft Protection is a loan (subject to credit approval),the terms of which are set forth in the ""Overdraft Protection Line of Credit Agreement.

If depositing into your HERO SAVINGS account:

• Routing Number - MCU’s Routing Number (also known as the ABA Number) is 226078036
• Use your 6, 7, or 8 digit Account Number. It can be found on every monthly or quarterly statement you receive (by mail or eStatements).

Don’t Use:

• ATM Debit Card Number
• VISA^® Credit Card Number

You should not use your MCU VISA^® ATM Card or VISA^®Credit Card number for an ACH transaction. These card numbers are only for debit card and credit card transactions.

To enroll: Contact your Human Resources or Payroll department for instructions on how to signup for Direct Deposit. You will need to provide MCU’s routing number and your account number to set up Direct Deposit.