Checking Accounts

We offer some accounts that are simple and streamlined, and others filled with extras.
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We start with the basics, and then go way beyond. 

All checking accounts include digital banking access, check writing, unlimited and free Clearview ATM usage, and Early Pay.

  • Maximize your banking benefits

    Absolute Checking®

    • Earn dividends
    • Rewards, discounts, and protections
    • Premium World® card and Relationship Money Market benefits
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  • Build smart money habits, ages 13-25

    Smart Spending

    • No monthly service fees or minimum balance
    • Joint account holder
    • Digital banking tools
    Get started

  • Grow your money with interest

    Simple Checking

    • Earn dividends
    • Rewards and discounts
    • Digital banking tools
    Keep it simple

  • Simplify your daily spending

    Basic Checking

    • No monthly service fees
    • No minimum balance requirements
    • Digital banking tools
    Start with the basics

  • Rebuild your financial future

    Fresh Start Checking

    • No minimum balance requirements
    • Digital banking tools
    • Path to Fresh Start Pro
    See how

  • Keep progressing toward stability

    Fresh Start Pro

    • No minimum balance requirements
    • Digital banking tools
    • Path to standard checking accounts
    Get started

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Members Favorite

Absolute Checking®

Maximize your banking benefits

Simple Checking

Grow your money with interest

Basic Checking

Simplify your daily spending

Smart Spending

Build smart money habits, ages 13-25

Fresh Start

Rebuild your financial future

Fresh Start Pro

Keep progressing toward stability
Account highlights

Identity-theft protection, travel discounts, shopping rewards, Premium World® card perks and more

Earn dividends while enjoying discounts and rewards

No minimum balance or monthly service fees

Joint account holder, age appropriate limits, and access to modern digital tools

Get the digital tools you need to manage and access your money while building a history of responsible use

Maintain a good account relationship for 12 months, you may be upgraded to a standard account
Monthly service fee

$5 (waived when requirements are met each month)

$3 (waived when requirements are met each month)

$0

$0

$9.95 (discounted to $7.95 per month if you use direct deposit)

$9.95 (discounted to $7.95 per month if you use direct deposit)
Annual Percentage Yield (APY)

0.05%

0.02%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%
Nationwide ATM Access

8 free non-Clearview, in-network ATM transactions per month. Then a $3.50 fee per transaction applies.

8 free non-Clearview, in-network ATM transactions per month. Then a $3.50 fee per transaction applies.

8 free non-Clearview, in-network ATM transactions per month. Then a $3.50 fee per transaction applies.

Unlimited free non-Clearview, in-network ATM transactions and 4 free non-Clearview, out-of-network transactions. Then a $3.50 fee per transaction applies.

N/A

N/A
Overdraft protection services

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

You've chosen 6 of 6 account(s) to compare

Members Favorite

Absolute Checking®

Maximize your banking benefits

Account highlights

Identity-theft protection, travel discounts, shopping rewards, Premium World® card perks and more

Monthly service fee

$5 (waived when requirements are met each month)

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)

0.05%

Nationwide ATM Access

8 free non-Clearview, in-network ATM transactions per month. Then a $3.50 fee per transaction applies.

Overdraft protection services

Yes

Simple Checking

Grow your money with interest

Account highlights

Earn dividends while enjoying discounts and rewards

Monthly service fee

$3 (waived when requirements are met each month)

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)

0.02%

Nationwide ATM Access

8 free non-Clearview, in-network ATM transactions per month. Then a $3.50 fee per transaction applies.

Overdraft protection services

Yes

Basic Checking

Simplify your daily spending

Account highlights

No minimum balance or monthly service fees

Monthly service fee

$0

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)

0.00%

Nationwide ATM Access

8 free non-Clearview, in-network ATM transactions per month. Then a $3.50 fee per transaction applies.

Overdraft protection services

Yes

Smart Spending

Build smart money habits, ages 13-25

Account highlights

Joint account holder, age appropriate limits, and access to modern digital tools

Monthly service fee

$0

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)

0.00%

Nationwide ATM Access

Unlimited free non-Clearview, in-network ATM transactions and 4 free non-Clearview, out-of-network transactions. Then a $3.50 fee per transaction applies.

Overdraft protection services

Yes

Fresh Start

Rebuild your financial future

Account highlights

Get the digital tools you need to manage and access your money while building a history of responsible use

Monthly service fee

$9.95 (discounted to $7.95 per month if you use direct deposit)

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)

0.00%

Nationwide ATM Access

N/A

Overdraft protection services

No

Fresh Start Pro

Keep progressing toward stability

Account highlights

Maintain a good account relationship for 12 months, you may be upgraded to a standard account

Monthly service fee

$9.95 (discounted to $7.95 per month if you use direct deposit)

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)

0.00%

Nationwide ATM Access

N/A

Overdraft protection services

Yes

Managing your everyday money should be simple, secure, and stress-free. Clearview Federal Credit Union checking accounts help members in Pittsburgh and across southwestern Pennsylvania pay bills, make purchases, and plan for the future. 

Our checking accounts range from straightforward, no-fuss options to accounts packed with valuable perks like rewards programs, dividends, and identity theft protection. Whether you're opening your first account, rebuilding your financial footing, or seeking extra benefits, Clearview has the right choice for you.

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"Joining Clearview has to be the best decision I've ever made as an adult. I feel as though I've joined an institution that will assist me in my future goals."

Travis, Member since 2020