How to get your $400 bonus:
- Apply online or in-branch: Start your application wherever it's convenient for you.
- Set up a direct deposit: Easily transfer your paychecks for hassle-free access to your funds.
- Go paperless: Opt for convenient, environmental-friendly paperless statements and declutter your life.
Open a checking account online
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Crown Point
113th and Broadway Branch
11330 Broadway
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to Noon
Why choose our checking account?
- $400 Welcome Bonus: Start your journey with us and get rewarded.
- No monthly fee or minimum balance
- Earn $5 a month by using your Visa Debit Card 30 or more times2.b with My Member Perks
- Access cash through nationwide network of 30,000-plus surcharge-free ATMs10
- 24/7 digital banking with bill pay and mobile check deposit through the app6
- Faster checkout using digital wallet by linking account to mobile device through Apple Pay™, Samsung Pay®, Google Pay™ or Visa Checkout12
- Sign up for email or text alerts that notify you about low balances and other account activity
- Sophisticated 24/7 fraud monitoring
See how our fees compare to the rest:
Purdue Federal Credit Union |
Centier Bank |
Fifth Third Bank |
Chase Bank |
Regions Bank |
First Merchants Bank |
First Financial Bank |
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NSF Fee – Item Returned |
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$35 |
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$37 |
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NSF Fee – Item Paid |
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$35 |
$37 |
$34 |
$36 |
$37 |
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Stop Payment Item Fee |
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$35 |
$33 |
$30 |
$36 |
$37 |
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Monthly Fee |
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$0 |
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$12 |
$8 |
$4 |
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Replacement Card Fee |
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$10 |
Expedited card shipping (by request): $30 |
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$10 |
n/a |
Cashier's Check Fee |
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$8 |
$10 |
$10 |
$8 |
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* $400 bonus offer valid March 1, 2024 to December 31,2024 for accounts opened with a Lake or Porter County, Indiana zip code or those who meet other qualifiers for membership through LaPorte County, Indiana. To qualify for bonus, accountholder must be 18 years or older, new to Purdue Federal, eligible to open a new checking account, have direct deposit, and enroll in paperless statements. $5 deposit in Member Ownership Share required. $25 minimum opening deposit for checking account required. Direct Deposit is defined as an aggregate of $4,000 or more in ACH deposits within 120 days of account opening. Bonus will be deposited into checking account within 10 business days after all conditions have been met. Social Security Number required for accountholder to receive bonus. Bonus is considered interest and will be reported on IRS Form 1099-INT. Existing members, HSA accounts, and business accounts not eligible to receive bonus offer. If the account is closed within 6 months of account opening, the $400 bonus will be deducted from the account at closing. This offer cannot be combined with any other promotion. Membership can be opened in one of our branches or online at purduefed.com.
6 Please see the Digital Banking Services Agreement for full disclosures. Data rates may apply.
12 Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Apple Pay and Touch ID are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Available on Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy S6 active, Galaxy Note5 and other select Samsung devices, most major carriers and supported cards. See samsung.com/pay for complete list and contact a Purdue Federal representative to verify supported cards. Google Pay is a trademark of Google LLC. Payment methods shown not available in all countries or locations.
See pay.google.com/about for complete list of supported devices and contact a Purdue Federal representative to verify supported cards.
Available with select Garmin devices. Payment methods shown not available in all countries or locations.
See explore.garmin.com/en-US/garmin-pay/ for complete list of supported devices and contact a Purdue Federal representative to verify supported cards.
Available with select Fitbit devices. See availability at fitbit.com/fitbit-pay/banks.