Banking is as simple as pressing a few keyboard buttons with this checking account.
There are definitely advantages to being young. At South Carolina Federal Credit Union, for example, we offer members ages 13 to 25 a Simple Checking* account with zero monthly fees. And because your generation is tech-savvy, we invite you to download our app - it is also free - and manage your finances on-the-go with your smartphone or other mobile device.
- Instant issue debit card to keep you on your way.
- Free and unlimited branch and contact center services.
- 0.25% APR discount on vehicle loan rates.**
- Free Online Banking and electronic bill pay.
- Access to a nationwide ATM network.
- Oops Refund*** entitles you to one overdraft fee refund per quarter; just tell us when you need it.
Getting Started
If you are 18-25, you can open your Simple Checking account over the phone or in person at your local financial center with an opening deposit of $25.
If you are 13-17, you will need to bring the following to your local financial center to get started:
- A qualified adult for joint account ownership.
- Tax identification number with proper ID (Social Security card or other government-issued ID).
- Opening deposit of $25.
asked questions
Print Transactions:
- Select the type and dates of account activity that you could like to print within the "Transaction Details" box.
- Click "Filter".
- Click "File" in the upper left-hand corner of the screen (or press "Ctrl" a.nd "P" on your keyboard).
- Click "Print" (default printer is automatically selected).
*To view/print another date range, input desired date range in "Transaction Details" fields located directly above the transaction activity.
Print Check Images:
- Click on the account tile for the account you are looking for.
- Click the check link that you want to print.
- With the check images displayed, select "File," then "Print" from your browser's toolbar.
- Select a printer, if needed.
- Click the Print button to send the check images to the printer.
First click on the account tile for the account you are looking for. Scroll down to view your Past Transactions; the check will display as a link, typically with the check number. Simply click the link to view images of the front and back of the check. Click the Close button at the bottom of the window when you are finished.
You may also filter just check transactions by following these steps within Online Banking:
- Click on the corresponding account tile.
- Under the "Transaction Details" box, select "Checks" as the Type.
- Select the dates that you wish to view.
- Click "Filter".
Please document or make a note of the details of your pending transactions, as you will not be able to tell within Online Banking until the transaction posts.
- South Carolina Federal's routing (MICR) number is the string of characters that appears at the bottom left of your check (253278401).
- To locate your account number:
- The second set of numbers appear on the right side of the check.
- To find your account in Online Banking, click on the corresponding account in Online Banking, then elect Account Information.
If your transaction was a deposit, it will have a "+" next to it. Your withdrawals will not have a symbol next to them.
A savings account with the minimum deposit of $10 is required for membership.