Premium Checking Account | Dividends | South Carolina Federal

One after another, the special features and premium perks really add up.

Earn dividends

Once your balance reaches $2,500, we start paying you at a competitive rate.

Enjoy loan discounts

Save 0.50% APR when you finance your next vehicle.*

Get debit card rewards

Pile up the points and go shopping for travel services, merchandise, and more.

Manage money efficiently

Get anytime account access with Online and Mobile Banking.

Get everything you need - and a lot more on top of that.

Some checking accounts reach into your pocket for monthly fees. At South Carolina Federal Credit Union, our Premium Checking does just the opposite. We hand you opportunities to earn extra money and valuable rewards while providing all the tools needed to manage your finances efficiently.

Premium Share Certificates available.
Discounted vehicle loan rates.*
Instant issue debit card for easier shopping online or in stores.
Earn points every time you choose "credit" for your debit card purchases, and go shopping on uChoose Rewards^®.

Access your accounts through a nationwide ATM network.
Free foreign ATM use.
Priority member service over the phone.
$20 discount on yearly rentals of safe deposit boxes.

Avoiding Fees

The monthly fee is waived as long as you maintain an average daily balance¹ of $2,500 in your Premium Checking account, or a month-end balance of $5,000 in combined share accounts (savings, checking and Money Market), plus one of the following monthly:

Monthly direct deposit of at least a single amount of $250² or more and 10 signature-based debit card transactions.
A current first mortgage with South Carolina Federal Credit Union.

Monthly direct deposit of at least a single amount of $250² or more and an open South Carolina Federal Credit Union Mastercard credit card.⁴
Month-end loan balance³ of $15,000 or more.

View checking account rates

From	To	Dividend Rate	Annual Percentage Yield¹
$2,500.00	$9,999.99	0.05%	0.05%
$10,000.00	or more	0.10%	0.10%

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Frequently
asked questions

My pending transactions do not specify whether it is a deposit or withdrawal. How can I tell the difference?

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.

Where do I find my direct deposit number?

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.

How can I tell if a past transaction is a withdrawal or deposit?

If your transaction was a deposit, it will have a "+" next to it. Your withdrawals will not have a symbol next to them.

How do I open an account?

You can open an account by visiting a financial center, calling (800) 845-0432, or online.

To view Checking account options and learn more, click here.
To view Savings account options and learn more, click here.

Required documents:

A valid driver's license or government-issued photo ID
U.S. Social Security Number
Credit/debit card to fund the account

You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. resident alien.

The following accounts require personal attention, specific documentation and are not opened online: Trust, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), estate accounts, business accounts, teen accounts and Kids Savings accounts. Please visit a financial center for assistance with these accounts.

Where can I find my account number?

You can locate your account number by clicking on the eye icon within Online or Mobile Banking^mobileSouth Carolina Federal Credit Union provides Mobile Banking as a free service. Consult your provider for any fees associated with your mobile web service, such as message and data rates test..
If you have checks for your account, your account number is the second string of characters printed on the bottom of your checks:
You can also view your account number on your membership card that you received when you opened your account.

How do I set up Direct Deposit?

Complete the direct deposit form (PDF) and submit it to your employer/income provider. You will need your
account number and South Carolina Federal's routing number.

South Carolina Federal's routing (MICR) number is 253278401. Your account number is the second string of characters at the bottom left of your check. You can also locate your account number by clicking on the eye icon within Online or Mobile Banking^mobileSouth Carolina Federal Credit Union provides Mobile Banking as a free service. Consult your provider for any fees associated with your mobile web service, such as message and data rates test..

How do I order checks for my account?

If this is your first time placing an order for checks, please give us a call at (800) 845-0432.
If this is not your first time ordering checks, follow these steps:

Log into Online Banking.
Click on one of your accounts.
Click on "More Actions."
Click on "Order Checks."
Click "Continue."
Follow the remaining steps.

How can I avoid overdrafting my account?

Here are some tools to help you stay on top of your finances and avoid overdrafts:

Budget: Check out our budgeting tips here to help you make better financial decisions.
Enroll in Direct Deposit: Direct Deposit lets you receive your paychecks faster and helps ensure you have the money you need, when you need it.
Enroll in Online Banking: Check your balances and account history, schedule transfers, receive mobile account alerts and deposit checks through Remote Deposit; all through the convenience of Online Banking.

What are my deposit options?

Download the Direct deposit form here (PDF).
Remote deposit via Mobile Banking.*
Visit a financial center during business hours or through the night drop deposit box on the side of every financial center building.
Deposit at any South Carolina Federal ATM.
Mail it to us (please include your account number) at:
South Carolina Federal Credit Union
PO Box 190012
North Charleston SC 29419-9012
Phone transfer - call (800)845-0432 and make a money transfer through ACI Payments, Inc.
Bank-to-bank wire transfer.

What is Courtesy Pay and how does it work?

Courtesy Pay is a non‐contractual courtesy (not a loan) that may or may not pay items from a checking account when funds are not available.

We pay overdrafts using Courtesy Pay at our discretion.
We do not guarantee that we will always authorize and pay any type of transaction.
If we do not authorize and pay an overdraft, your transaction will be decline.
A Courtesy Pay (Paid NSF) fee will be charged each time an overdraft is paid. (see Fee Schedule)
If your account is overdrawn for five or more consecutive business days, an additional fee may apply. (see Fee Schedule)
There is no limit on the total fees that can be charged when you overdraw your account.

Three levels of Courtesy Pay are available:

Premium Courtesy Pay - Attempts to cover all items (ACH, Checks, one time debit card and ATM transactions).
Standard Courtesy Pay - Attempts to cover Checks, ACH, and Online Bill Pay only.
Opt-Out of Courtesy Pay - Nothing is covered.

To add or remove Courtesy Pay from your checking account, visit a local financial center or Contact Us.

What is Overdraft Protection?

Overdraft Protection is a service to help prevent returned checks and overdrafts on your checking account.

How it works:

Available funds from your savings, checking, money market, credit card, or line of credit (PAL or HELOC) are automatically transferred to your checking account in the event of an overdraft.
Fees may apply for overdraft transfers. (See Fee Schedule)

To set an existing account as Overdraft Protection or request Overdraft Protection:
Visit a local financial center or Contact Us.

How do I withdraw money from my checking?

There are several ways to withdraw from your account including:

Online Banking, Phone Banking at 843-797-8255 or toll free at 800-845-8355, and Mobile Banking to transfer between South Carolina Federal accounts.
Bill Pay to pay bills.
Cash withdrawals or transfers between accounts from South Carolina Federal ATMs, AllPoint ATM Locator and with your MasterCard^® debit card.
Non-South Carolina Federal ATM withdrawals are subject to foreign ATM fees.
Bank wire transfers.
Conduct transactions at a local financial center.

What documents are required to open a business savings or checking?

PDF: Required forms of ID

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Credit Cards

Offer applies on external refinances only. Discount only available when payment is automatically deducted from Premium Checking.

The Average Daily Balance is calculated by adding the balance in the account for each day of the period and dividing that figure by the number of days in the period.

Direct Deposit must come directly into checking from the payroll source (allocations are not considered).

May combine auto, boat, Personal Access Line, etc. (all consumer loans, excluding First Mortgage and/or credit card).

Card must be open and in good standing.

Dividend Rates are accurate as of 4/7/2023. Rates are subject to change after account opening. Fees and withdrawals may reduce earnings on account.