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Free Interest Checking

There may be no such thing as a free lunch these days. But a free checking account that pays interest on your deposits? We serve those up every day at DATCU branches all over North Texas.
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High-value money management for $0 a month

High-value money management for $0 a month

Your security is our priority
Our Online and Mobile Banking tools are true time-savers. They're also totally safe and secure, with state-of-the-art technology employed to prevent fraud and identity theft.

Here's how you cash in on this special account

With Free Interest Checking, you don't make any payments to us – we make payments to you. There must be a catch, right? Just two tiny ones. To qualify for interest earnings, you must use your debit card at least 10 times a month. Also, you need to sign up for e-Statements that put important account information at your fingertips.

  • No monthly service fees
  • No minimum balance requirement
  • Overdraft protection options 
  • Secure technology you can count on, including SMS and email alert notifications
  • Free Online Banking with easy transfers between DATCU accounts
  • Free electronic Bill Pay when you sign up for e-Statements
  • Free mobile app that can be downloaded from The App Store or Google Play
  • Free digital check deposit using your smartphone and our app
  • Free e-Statements that are easily accessible on your computer and can be quickly downloaded for your convenience
  • NCUA Insurance – deposits insured up to $250,000

Personal checking accounts at DATCU make managing money easy. Our team in North Texas is ready to answer questions and provide support.

Coin Processing

Turn all those nickels, dimes, and quarters in that jar on your dresser or kitchen counter into real, live dollars that you can deposit in your account or use to make purchases.

DATCU is pleased to offer Coinstar services at most branch locations.

  • DATCU members: Enjoy a preferred rate of just 2.5% on all coin counting.
  • Small totals: No fee for amounts under $1
  • Non-DATCU members: A 10% service fee applies
Frequently asked questions
DATCU offers Free Checking with Interest, Youth Checking, Mean Green Checking (for UNT fans), Small Business Checking, a standard Savings (Share) Account, Certificates (CDs), Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).

Your financial sidekick

I love DATCU. Always great service and the most important thing, my money is in good hands.
Sammie J.
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Let your savings sit and do the work

Lock in a great rate for a set term and let your money grow while you focus on everything else.

* All DATCU members will have access to over 55,000 surcharge-free ATMs worldwide with the Allpoint ATM Network plus all 7-Eleven convenience stores. A surcharge is a fee charged by the operator for use of their ATM and/or by the automated transfer network.

** A minimum deposit of $5 into a share account is required to open our DATCU Free Checking Account. Interest is paid on all active checking accounts defined as 10+ card transactions per month plus e-statements. Interest is compounded and credited monthly. APY is earned when dividend is posted to your Checking Account. APY=Annual Percentage Yield. Rates may change at any time without prior notice. Fees or other conditions could reduce the earnings to the account. APY is accurate as of 12/16/2022.