Checking Accounts

Find the best checking account for you,with five affordable options.

Checking Accounts

Find the best checking account for you with five affordable options.

HOPE Rewards Checking

Earn up to

3.01%APY 1

each month

Free Student Checking

No balance requirements

No monthly service fees

HOPE Rewards Checking

Earn up to

3.01%APY 1

each month

Free Student Checking

No balance requirements

No monthly service fees

Ready for a Checking Account?
HOPE makes it happen.

Affordable, easy-to-use checking accounts—all with free online banking

Whether you’re just starting out, rebuilding, or simply looking for an easier way to manage your money, Hope Credit Union has you covered with five great checking options. Even if you’ve experienced financial challenges in the past—or have never been able to get a checking account before—HOPE has low-cost checking accounts that empower you to take charge of your everyday finances and live your best life.

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Find the Best Checking Account for You

Find the Best Checking Account for You

HOPE Rewards Checking

Earn up to 3.01% APY² on your checking account balance every month—all while enjoying a free and convenient account

Easy Checking

Get a great starter account with a low $25 opening balance requirement, fewer fees, and free services like online banking and direct deposit.

Easy Checking Plus

Enjoy all the benefits of our Easy Checking account with no opening balance requirement—plus convenient access to paper checks.

Student Checking​

Perfect for students ages 18 to 25, this free account offers online and mobile banking with money management tools and overdraft protection.

HOPE Choice Card ​

This convenient debit-card-only account provides greater security than cash with smart features to limit overdrafts. No credit check or history required.

3 Easy Ways to Open an Account

Brighter futures begin with HOPE, and we make it easy to start yours.

1

Open Online

It’s quick and convenient to open your account online with our easy-to-use application.

2

Visit a Branch

Stop by your nearest branch and open your account with a representative.

3

Call Us

Our friendly and knowledgeable team is ready to answer your questions and help you get started.
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Open Online

It’s quick and convenient to open your account online with our easy-to-use application.

2

Visit a Branch

Stop by your nearest branch and open your account with a
representative.

3

Call Us

Our friendly and knowledgeable team is ready to answer your questions and help you get started.
Open a checking account online Now.

Brighter futures begin with Hope Credit Union.

Why Open a Checking Account with Hope Credit Union?

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Free Services

All our checking accounts offer free online and mobile banking³, electronic bill payment, e-statements, HOPEAnytime Check Cards, and direct deposit.

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Fewer fees

We know you work hard for your money, so you deserve to keep more of it. Our accounts have fewer fees than big banks and check cashers.

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No (or low) opening balance requirements

Four of our five accounts have no minimum opening balances. Accounts that waive monthly fees based on balances also require very small minimum balances to receive that benefit.

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Opportunities for all

We believe everyone deserves access to affordable everyday financial services. We have account options for individuals with no or damaged credit history.

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Free Services

All our checking accounts offer free online and mobile banking³, electronic bill payment, e-statements, HOPEAnytime Check Cards, and direct deposit.

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No (or Low) Opening Balance Requirements

Four of our five accounts have no minimum opening balances. Accounts that waive monthly fees based on balances also require very small minimum balances to receive that benefit.

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Fewer Fees

We know you work hard for your money,
so you deserve to keep more of it. Our accounts
have fewer fees than big banks
and check cashers.

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Opportunities for All

We believe everyone deserves access to affordable everyday financial services. We have account options for individuals with no or damaged credit history.

Member Success Stories

The power of HOPE enables our members to live their best lives. See how we’ve empowered their financial success—and how we can help you too.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can open a checking account online, in a branch or by phone.

When opening a checking account, you will need:

  • Two forms of ID (one photo ID)
  • Proof of Address (if current address is different than shown on ID)
  • Check or Money Order (or Cash at branches only) for:
    • Membership Fee: $10
    • Initial Deposit: Minimum $15 in a basic savings account
    • Deposits for any additional accounts you wish to open.

It takes minutes to open your checking account online, over the phone or in person.

After your checking account is opened, you’ll receive your HOPEAnytime ATM/check card within 12 to 15 business days. This card allows you to make purchases in-person or online and withdraw cash at ATMs.

At Hope Credit Union, we believe in equal access to economic opportunities, and we seek to provide financial assistance whenever possible to those who are just starting out or rebuilding. Our HOPE Choice Card and Student Checking accounts are great options for first-time checking accounts and people rebuilding their financial history. Contact us to discuss your specific financial situation and see how we can help.

All HOPE checking accounts feature:

  • Free HOPENet online banking with bill pay
  • Free HOPE mobile banking³
  • Free HOPE24 telephone banking
  • Free e-statements
  • Free HOPEAnytime ATM/check card
  • Free direct deposits
  • Free automatic transfers
  • Overdraft protection options
  • Free access to our shared branch network
  • Federally backed insurance from the National Credit Union Administration

Find a Hope Credit Union Branch Near You

Arba Street Branch

400 Arba Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
P: 334-834-7483
F: 334-834-2803

McGehee Road Branch

3421 McGehee Road
Montgomery, AL 36111
P: 334-604-4110
F: 334-604-4111

College Station Branch

4000 Gray Street, Suite B
College Station, AR 72053
P: 501-490-0646
F: 501-490-0424

Little Rock Branch

8411 I-30
Little Rock, AR 72209
P: 501-562-1060
F: 501-562-1027

West Memphis Branch

1114 Missouri Street
West Memphis, AR 72301
P: 870-735-8398
F: 870-732-5447

Central City Branch

1726 O. C. Haley Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70113
P: 504-527-0688
F: 504-527-0691

Elysian Fields Branch

1635 Elysian Fields Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
P: 504-635-4475

Mississippi Coast Branch

188 Porter Avenue
Biloxi, MS 39530
P: 228-374-1554
F: 228-374-3387

Drew Branch

140 West Shaw Avenue
Drew, MS 38737
P: 662-745-0406

Greenville Branch

546 MLK Boulevard North
Greenville, MS 38701
P: 662-378-5744

Itta Bena Branch

120 Humphrey Street
Itta Bena, MS 38941
P: 662-254-0040
F: 662-254-0054

Medical Mall Branch

350 Woodrow Wilson, Suite 370B
Jackson, MS 39213
P: 601-362-8050
F: 601-713-0975

University Boulevard Branch

1748 University Boulevard
Jackson, MS 39204
P: 601-965-7100
F: 601-961-6780

Louisville Branch

16620 Main Street
Louisville, MS 39339
P: 662-773-3550
F: 662-773-3614

Moorhead Branch

917 West Delta Avenue
Moorhead, MS 38761
P: 662-246-8855
F: 662-246-8005

Shaw Branch

134 East Peeler Avenue
Shaw, MS 38773
P: 662-754-2070

Terry, MS Branch

109 West Cunningham Street
Terry, MS 39170
P: 601-878-0773
F: 601-878-9468

Utica Branch

106 East Main Street
Utica, MS 39175
P: 601-991-3336
F: 601-885-2137

West Point Branch

470 Commerce Street
West Point, MS 39773-7993
P: 662-494-7473
F: 662-494-6886

Crosstown Branch

1350 Concourse Avenue, Suite 115
Memphis, TN 38104
P: 901-354-7500
F: 901-354-7501

Harvester Lane Branch

3048 Harvester Lane
Memphis, TN 38127
P: 901-358-4496
F: 901-358-4518

Madison Avenue Branch

1451 Madison Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
P: 901-721-8124
F: 901-721-8133

Ridgeway Branch

2923 Ridgeway Road
Memphis, TN 38115
P: 901-795-8980
F: 901-794-1872

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¹APY=Annual Percentage Yield. APYs accurate as of 8/1/2022. Rates may change after the account is opened. There is no minimum balance required to open a HOPE Rewards Checking account. Members must meet certain terms and conditions to open a HOPE Rewards account. Members are limited to one HOPE Rewards Checking account as a primary account holder. No commercial account may participate in this program. Dividends are paid on accounts with positive balances.  If HOPE Rewards Checking qualifications are met each monthly qualification cycle: (1) Domestic ATM fees incurred during qualification cycle will be reimbursed up to $20 and credited to the account on the last day of monthly statement cycle; an ATM receipt must be presented for reimbursement of an individual ATM fee of $5.00 or higher; (2) balances up to $10,000 receive an APY of 3.01%; and (3) balances over $10,000 earn a 0.50% dividend rate on the portion of the balance over $10,000, resulting in 3.01% – 0.73% APY depending on the balance. If qualifications are not met on HOPE Rewards Checking accounts, all balances earn 0.10% APY. The Qualification Cycle is defined as the first calendar day of the month through the last calendar day of the month (example: March 1 – March 31). Contact us for more information about the qualification cycle. The advertised HOPE Rewards Checking APY is based on compounding dividends. Dividends earned in a HOPE Rewards Checking Plus account are automatically transferred to a linked HOPE Rewards Savings Plus account each statement cycle and do not compound. The actual dividend amount paid may be less than the advertised HOPE Rewards Checking account APY. The HOPE Rewards Savings Plus APYs may be less than HOPE Rewards Checking account APYs. If qualifications in a HOPE Rewards Checking Plus account are met each monthly qualification cycle: (1) balances up to $10,000 in HOPE Rewards Savings Plus receive an APY of 1.01%; and (2) balances over $10,000 in HOPE Rewards Savings Plus earn 0.50% dividend rate on portion of balance over $10,000, resulting in 1.01% – 0.52% APY depending on the balance. If qualifications are not met on HOPE Rewards Checking Plus accounts, all balances in HOPE Rewards Savings Plus accounts earn 0.10% APY. At our discretion, we may change the dividends paid on all tiers, and/or cap at any time. Fees may reduce earnings. Qualifying transactions must post to and settle to the HOPE Rewards Checking account during the monthly qualification cycle. The qualification cycle is not the same as your monthly statement cycle. Transactions may take one or more banking days from the date the transaction was made to post to and settle in the account. Transfers between accounts do not count as qualifying transactions. ATM-processed withdrawals do not count as qualifying debit card transactions.

²Certain terms and conditions must be met to open a HOPE checking account.

³Wireless carrier message and data rates may apply.