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We are dedicated to helping our members save more, eliminate debt, build wealth, and live generously.

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When you join FAIRWINDS, you join a community of thousands of passionate financial freedom seekers worldwide.

Your accounts are federally insured.

Deposit accounts with FAIRWINDS are federally insured for up to $250,000 by the NCUA and the NCUSIF.

Checking Account Benefits and Features

When you open a Preferred or Signature Checking account with FAIRWINDS, you’ll enjoy convenient features to help you save more and make banking easier.

Receive out-of-network ATM refunds.
Unlock access to savings accounts with premium interest rates with no service charge.
Free ATM Transactions at 33,000+ FAIRWINDS, Presto!, and CO-OP Locations.

Free overdraft transfers, incoming wires, and stop payments.
Receive your eligible direct deposits up to two days early¹, including paychecks, tax refunds, pensions, and more.
Easily send money to friends, family, and others you trust with Zelle®².

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Find an account that best fits your lifestyle.

	Preferred Checking	Signature Checking
Description	With a Preferred Checking account you'll earn interest along with preferred ATM access and Preferred Savings rates.	Our most rewarding checking account offers premium interest rates, access to a premium interest savings account, and no ATM fees.
Monthly Service Charge	$10 Waived with either $1,000 in total monthly direct deposits, or with $10,000 or greater average monthly deposit balance, or by maintaining an investment* account balance of $10,000 or greater.	$25 Waived with either $25,000 or greater average monthly combined deposit balance* or $25,000 or greater investment** account balance.
Free ATM Transactions at 33,000+ FAIRWINDS, Presto!, and CO-OP Locations
Out-of-Network ATM Refunds	Up to $10 in monthly refunds	Unlimited refunds
Automated Debit Card Round-Up Program to Add to Your Savings or Pay Down Your Loan
Free Money Orders, Cashier's Checks, Incoming Wires, and Stop Payments
Access to Higher Earnings	Qualifies for Preferred Savings Account	Qualifies for Signature Savings Account
Early Direct Deposit
Move Money with Zelle®
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Preferred Checking

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Description	Earn more interest.
Monthly Service Charge	$10 Waived with either $1,000 in total monthly direct deposits, or with $10,000 or greater average monthly deposit balance, or by maintaining an investment* account balance of $10,000 or greater.
Free ATM Transactions at 33,000+ FAIRWINDS, Presto!, and CO-OP Locations
Out-of-Network ATM Refunds	Up to $10 in monthly refunds
Automated Debit Card Round-Up Program to Add to Your Savings or Pay Down Your Loan
Free Money Orders, Cashier's Checks, Incoming Wires, and Stop Payments
Access to Higher Earnings	Qualifies for Preferred Savings Account
Early Direct Deposit
Move Money with Zelle®

Signature Checking

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Description	Our most rewarding checking account offers premium interest rates, access to a premium interest savings account, and no ATM fees.
Monthly Service Charge	$25 Waived with either $25,000 or greater average monthly combined deposit balance* or $25,000 or greater investment** account balance.
Free ATM Transactions at 33,000+ FAIRWINDS, Presto!, and CO-OP Locations
Out-of-Network ATM Refunds	Unlimited refunds
Automated Debit Card Round-Up Program to Add to Your Savings or Pay Down Your Loan
Free Money Orders, Cashier's Checks, Incoming Wires, and Stop Payments
Access to Higher Earnings	Qualifies for Premium Interest Signature Savings Account
Early Direct Deposit
Move Money with Zelle®

* Combined balances include consumer checking, savings, and CDs.

** Investment Advisory Services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor

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Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial (LPL), a registered investment advisor and broker-dealer (member FINRA/SIPC).Insurance products are offered through LPL or its licensed affiliates.FAIRWINDSCredit Union andFAIRWINDSWealth Managementare notregistered as a broker-dealer or investment advisor. Registered representatives of LPL offer products and services usingFAIRWINDSWealth Management, and may also be employees ofFAIRWINDSCredit Union These products and services are being offered through LPL or its affiliates, which are separate entities from, and not affiliates of,FAIRWINDSCredit Union orFAIRWINDSWealth Management. Securities and insurance offered through LPL or its affiliates are:

Not Insured by NCUA or Any Other Government Agency
Not Credit Union Guaranteed
Not Credit Union Deposits or Obligations
May Lose Value

Your Bank (“Financial Institution”) provides referrals to financial professionals of LPL Financial LLC (“LPL”) pursuant to an agreement that allows LPL to pay the Financial Institution for these referrals. This creates an incentive for the Financial Institution to make these referrals, resulting in a conflict of interest. The Financial Institution is not a current client of LPL for advisory services. Please visithttps://www.lpl.com/disclosures/is-lpl-relationship-disclosure.htmlfor more detailed information.

The LPL Financial registered representative(s) associated with this website may discuss and/or transact business only with residents of the states in which they are properly registered or licensed. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident of any other state.

LPL Financial Form CRS 1.FAIRWINDSoffers Early Direct Deposit to members who set up direct deposit with their employer or payor, allowing access to funds up to two business days before your scheduled pay date. Early access for all direct deposits is not guaranteed and may not be consistently available. The timing of when these transactions are credited depends on when the employer or payor submits the information to us. Not all direct deposits qualify; direct deposits are limited to electronic deposits such as payroll, pensions, and government benefits through the ACH network. We reserve the right to determine whether certain deposit amounts, deposit types, or member accounts are excluded from the service. If funds are made available early but not collected, you are liable to repay them, and overdraft fees apply.FAIRWINDSmay modify or terminate Early Direct Deposit at any time without notice to you.

2. Zelle® and the Zelle® related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC, and are used herein under license. U.S. checking or savings account required to use Zelle®. Transactions between enrolled users typically occur in minutes.