UARK Free Checking | UARK Federal Credit Union

UARK Free Checking

Everything you need for everyday money management—with no monthly service fee, no minimum balance, and no direct deposit requirement.

No Monthly Service Fee

No monthly fee and no requirements needed to waive one.

No Minimum Balance

Use your account without maintaining a required monthly balance.

No Direct Deposit Required

Direct deposit is available for convenience, but it is not required.

Checking Made Simpler

UARK Free Checking gives you the tools and convenience you need without complicated monthly qualifications. Manage your money online, through our mobile app, with your debit card, or with help from our local team.

No Fee to Avoid. No Requirements to Track.

You do not need to enroll in eStatements or maintain a certain amount of direct deposit to avoid a monthly checking fee. UARK Free Checking has no monthly service fee from the start.

Everything That Comes With Your Account

Your UARK Free Checking account includes convenient digital tools, payment options, security features, and member benefits.

Debit Card

Make purchases, access ATMs, and manage everyday spending.

Online Banking

View balances, review transactions, transfer funds, and more.

Mobile App

Manage your accounts wherever life takes you.

Mobile Deposit

Deposit eligible checks securely from your mobile device.

Bill Pay

Schedule and manage payments through online banking.

Zelle®

Send and receive money with people you know and trust.

Wallet Pay

Add your debit card to a compatible digital wallet for easy payments.

Card Controls

Turn your debit card on or off and manage available controls.

Credit Score Monitoring

View your credit score and helpful insights through online banking.

Account Alerts

Set alerts to help monitor balances and account activity.

Easy Transfers

Move money between eligible UARK accounts with ease.

eStatements

Access statements securely online when you choose to go paperless.

Digital Tools That Keep You Connected

Check balances, deposit checks, transfer money, manage your debit card, pay bills, monitor your credit, and stay informed—all from the tools available with your UARK account.

Online Banking
Mobile App
Mobile Deposit
Bill Pay
Digital Wallet
Zelle®
Card Controls
Credit Score Monitoring

More Value With Your Membership

UARK Free Checking includes additional services designed to make managing, accessing, and protecting your money easier.

Convenience and Savings

  • Round Up Savings
  • Direct Deposit
  • Surcharge-free ATM access
  • Easy account-to-account transfers
  • Initial box of checks free for members age 60 and older

Protection and Member Benefits

  • Debit card fraud protection
  • Customizable account alerts
  • Card management controls
  • Credit score monitoring
  • Discount on eligible consumer loans

$25 Deposit to Open

Open your UARK Free Checking account with a $25 initial deposit. After opening, there is no minimum balance requirement.

Round Up Savings

Enroll in Round Up Savings and eligible debit card purchases can be rounded up to the next whole dollar, with the difference automatically transferred to your savings.

Ready for UARK Free Checking?

Open an account with no monthly service fee, no minimum balance, and no direct deposit requirement.

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Already a Member?

Add UARK Free Checking to your existing membership using our secure additional account request form.

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Membership eligibility and account approval requirements apply. A $25 opening deposit is required. UARK Free Checking has no monthly service fee and no minimum balance requirement. Direct deposit and eStatements are available but are not required to avoid a monthly service fee. Certain services may require enrollment in online or mobile banking. Other terms, conditions, transaction limitations, network requirements, or third-party service requirements may apply.

Surcharge-free ATM access applies at participating network ATMs. ATM owners may impose separate fees at locations outside the participating network.

Loan discounts apply only to eligible loans and are subject to applicable underwriting, product, and discount requirements.

Zelle® and the Zelle® related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license. Apple Pay® is a trademark of Apple Inc. Google Pay™ is a trademark of Google LLC. Samsung Pay® is a trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.