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Rewards Checking

More rewards. More protection. More value.

Rewards Checking goes beyond everyday money management.¹ Earn CU SoCal Dream Points on Visa® Debit Card purchases,² get built-in protection with Better Life Benefits³ like identity theft and cell phone repair, and enjoy everyday essentials like early direct deposit and a top-rated Mobile App, plus access to the Rewards+ Loyalty Program.

Better Life Benefits3, Built Into Rewards Checking

Rewards Checking includes a powerful combination of everyday banking tools and added benefits designed to support your financial life—from earning rewards to protecting what matters most.

Everyday Value & Savings

CU SoCal Dream Points2

Visa® Debit Card earns rewards points (combine points with your Platinum Rewards Credit Card!)—redeemable for cash, merchandise, or gift cards

Gateway to Rewards+ Loyalty Program

Rewards Checking is the first step to unlocking even more ways to earn and save

Travel and Leisure Discounts5

Enjoy savings from local restaurants, boutiques, and other businesses

Health Discount Card6

Health discount savings on prescription drugs, vision, and dental

Monthly Dividend

Interest on your checking balance

Convenience & Lifestyle Support

Telehealth7

Set up video or phone visits for urgent care or mental health needs, 24/7—all with zero copays

Roadside Assistance8

24/7 services include vehicle towing, fuel, battery, lock-out, or tire assistance with up to $100 for each occurrence

Credit Score and More

Free access to your real-time credit score and report

Top-Rated Mobile Banking App

With over three dozen card alerts and notifications

Early Direct Deposit

Get paid up to 2 days early

30,000+ surcharge-free ATMs

Access to COOP ATMs nationwide

Protection & Peace of Mind

Identity Theft Resolution3

Access to a dedicated fraud specialist assigned to manage your case until your identity is restored

CyberRecover™

24/7 access to personal cyber advocates to help navigate and mitigate the impact of cyber incidents

Cell Phone Protection8,9

Replacement of repair costs for damaged or stolen phones

Identity Monitoring3

Monitoring of more than 1,000 databases

Up to $25,000 Identity Fraud Expense Reimbursement Coverage3,8

For expenses associated with restoring your identity

How to Access Your Better Life Benefits

Rewards Checking Members can access Better Life Benefits anytime through Online or Mobile Banking. After signing in, select:
Accounts > Better Life Benefits

From there, you can view available benefits, learn how to use them, and begin the process for eligible services such as cell phone protection, identity monitoring, telehealth, roadside assistance, and more.

Access Your Benefits

Already a Member? Open or Upgrade Your Rewards Checking in Minutes

If you are already a CU SoCal Member, you can open or upgrade your Rewards Checking Account anytime through Online or Mobile Banking—no additional application needed.

Don't Have a Checking Account?

Opening a Rewards Checking account is quick and easy. Simply sign in to Online or Mobile Banking and select Quick Apply > Open an Account from the main menu.

Once your account is open, you’ll have immediate access to all the features and Better Life Benefits that come with Rewards Checking.

Classic Members—Upgrade in a Few Clicks

You can upgrade to Rewards Checking directly through our Rewards+ Loyalty Program widget in Online or Mobile Banking. You’ll keep your account number, debit card, Bill Pay, and ACH deposits. And, for a limited time, get two months of Rewards Checking free when you upgrade from Classic Checking.10

Sign in to your account and select Accounts > Rewards+ Loyalty Program from the main menu to get started.

Seamlessly Upgrade from Classic to Rewards Checking

Now you can upgrade from Classic to Rewards Checking in just a few clicks. This video walks you through the quick and easy process

Upgrade Now

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  • "The customer service is exceptional and the bank really acts in the best interest of the people. Plus, there are many perks and rewards for people with CU SoCal."

    Cynthia Whittier

Everyone deserves to be rewarded

In this life, we can all use more rewards. Rewards Checking ensures you’re earning CU SoCal Dream Points with debit card purchases, while having 24/7 Digital Banking access to manage your money with speed and convenience.

  • USA Patriot Act Notice
    Important Information about Procedures for Opening a New Account. To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. What this means for you: When you open an account we will ask for your name, street address, date of birth and other information that will allow us to identify you. We may also ask to see your driver’s license or other identifying documents.

    1. All new accounts will be verified through ChexSystems® and are subject to approval. Member must be 18 years and older and accounts with CU SoCal must be in good standing. Account must use a SSN or ITIN, not an EIN. A $2 monthly paper statement fee will be applied to the primary savings account for Members ages 18-63 who are not enrolled in eDocuments. If funds are unavailable in the primary savings account, the fee will be transferred to that account from the secondary savings, checking, or money market account. For Members without a primary savings account, the fee will be applied to the checking account or money market account.
    2. All CU SoCal Debit and Credit Card purchases qualify with the following exceptions: cash advances; balance transfers; convenience checks; quasi-cash (purchases that are directly convertible to cash such as casino gaming chips, money orders, wire transfers, travelers checks); finance charges, fees, and credit insurance; purchases made by or for a business; unauthorized/fraudulent transactions; debit card purchases for less than $1.50; and credit card purchases for less than $.50. Qualified debit purchases will result in one (1) point for every five dollars ($5) spent, rounded at each increment of $1.50. Qualified credit purchases will result in one (1) point for every one ($1) dollar spent, rounded to the nearest dollar. Bonus points are occasionally awarded for merchant specific and CU SoCal special promotions. All transactions and points are subject to verification. The point balance is the total of points awarded, less points that are deducted for returns and adjustments. If a transaction is subject to a billing dispute, the point value of the transaction may be deducted from the point balance during the dispute period. If the transaction is reinstated, the points will be reinstated.
    3. Benefits are available to personal checking accounts and their primary accountholder and joint accountholder(s) subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Guide to Benefit and/or insurance documents for the applicable Benefits. Some Benefits require authentication, registration and/or activation. Benefits are not available to a “signer” on the account who is not an accountholder or to businesses, clubs, trusts, organizations and/or churches and their members, or schools and their employees/students. Note: Identity Fraud Expense Reimbursement and Fully Managed Theft Resolution Services extend to eligible family members. Family includes: Spouse, persons qualifying as domestic partner, and children under 25 years of age and parent(s) of the account owner who are residents of the same household. Registration/activation required for Identity Monitoring.
    4. Estimated values are based on approximate monthly costs or savings for similar marketplace benefits and are subject to change. Benefits and features may vary and may not necessarily reflect the exact features offered through Rewards Checking. No cash value is implied with the use of this account or any of its features.
    5. Available via web or mobile only.
    6. This is NOT insurance. Registration/activation required.
    7. Available for the primary account holder and their joint account holder(s). This is not insurance. Registration/activation required.
    8. Special Program Notes: The description herein is a summary only and does not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the Benefit described. Please refer to the actual Guide to Benefit for complete details of coverage and exclusions. Coverage is provided through the company named in the Guide to Benefit. 
    9. Cell phone protection is only available for eligible phones listed on a cell phone bill paid through a CU SoCal Rewards Checking Account.
    10. CU SoCal will waive two monthly charges of the Rewards Checking $7 monthly account service fee. After the second month of waived fees, a $7 monthly account service fee will be charged. Please see Schedule of Fees for complete listing of account fees. Member may convert back to a Classic Checking Account at any time by calling our Member Care Center at 866.287.6225. Offer is available online only and subject to change without notice.