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General Electric Credit Union

Amplified High-Yield Checking

A sophisticated way to maximize your money. 

This cutting-edge account allows for fluidity of funds and considerable earning potential.

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Our Amplified Money Market Checking account is more than just a checking account

More than just a checking account. 

Amplified High-Yield Checking is a high-performing checking account with significant earning potential. This account features five tiers and as balances increase, so does the rate!  

Always earn a great rate with Amplified's top two tiers adjusting weekly with the 1-Month Treasury Bill (T-Bill) rate. Every week, the variable rate for balances beginning at $250,000, will adjust in accordance to the 1-Month T-Bill. No need to look for the next best rate, you're already receiving it. 

What is the T-Bill rate? Rates on Treasury Bills are set by market action and reflect the stability and direction of the overall market. The 1-Month T-Bill rate fluctuates daily; the rates for the two highest-balanced tiers will be updated every Tuesday, based on the preceding Friday's rates. 

Account Details

  • $25 minimum to open
  • $15 monthly maintenance fee; waived with a $1,500 average daily balance
  • Five tiers for increased earning potential
  • Free access to 57,500+ ATMs nationwide as our GECU in-network ATMs include all: GECU, Fifth Third, and Allpoint Network ATMs1
    • Plus, 10 monthly reimbursements for out-of-network ATM fees2
  • Free first book of checks
  • View your FICO® Score for free within Online Banking and mobile app
  • Insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) up to $250,000
  • Overdraft solutions including: Overdraft Protection Transfers, an Overdraft Line of Credit, or Courtesy Overdraft
  • Round-Up is an easy way to build your savings as you use your debit card every day! Each purchase you make gets rounded up to the nearest dollar, then the extra change gets transferred from your checking account to your GECU savings account automatically. Plus, we’ll match 5% of your rounded-up funds, up to $350 a year!3​

Current Rates4

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Deposit AmountRateAPY
Up to $1,499.99.05%.05%
$1,500 - $49,999.99.20%.20%
$50,000 - $249,999.99.54%.55%
$250,000 - $999,999.99 (br) (Variable based on 1-Month Treasury Bill).54%.55%
$1,000,000+ (br) (Variable based on 1-Month Treasury Bill).54%.55%
Effective 5/11/2021​

To enroll and set up these optional perks, please contact us or visit your local branch.

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Amplified FAQs

Is there a minimum balance to open?
The minimum balance to open an Amplified High-Yield Checking account is $25 and must be funded in 30 calendar days.
What happens if the account is not funded within 30 days?
If the account is not funded within 30 days, the account will be closed.
Is there a monthly fee?
At the end of the month, if the average daily balance is below $1,500, there will be a $15 Amplified Monthly Maintenance Fee.
When are dividends earned?
Dividends are accrued daily based on the account balance and are applied to the account at the end of the month.
What is the Treasury Bill (T-Bill) rate?
Rates on Treasury Bills are set by market action and reflect the stability and direction of the overall market. The actual referenced key rate for Amplified, seen in the top two tiers, is the Daily Treasury Yield Curve Rate; we use the 1-Month T-Bill.

The 1-Month T-Bill rate fluctuates daily; we will update this rate (within the top two tiers) every Tuesday, based on the preceding Friday’s rate. If the preceding Friday, Monday, or Tuesday are an observed holiday, the rates will be updated the following Wednesday. The current Amplified High-Yield Checking rate can be found on our deposit rates page.

Where can I find the T-Bill rate?
For the current T-Bill rate, please visit the U.S. Department of Treasury’s website.

 

Membership eligibility required. Visit our Membership & Eligibility page for details.
1Our ATM network is fee free for withdrawals for GECU debit cardholders. In-network ATMs include: GECU, Allpoint, and Fifth Third ATM networks. For more details visit our Debit Card Access page. Foreign transaction fees apply to out-of-network ATMs, please review our Fee Schedule for those details.
2GECU will rebate up to 10 out-of-network (foreign) ATM fees per month per membership account when you use your GECU debit card to make: a deposit, withdrawal, transfer or balance inquiry. Fees are rebated at the end of the month.
3Round-Up is only available for Simply Free, Choice, and Amplified High-Yield Checking accounts. Funds will be added to member’s chosen GECU savings or money market account; excluding Certificates, IRAs, or IRA Money Market accounts. Match will be paid on eligible funds at the end of the month with an annual match limit up to $350; reportable on IRS Form 1099.
4If your average daily balance is below $1,500, you will incur a $15 monthly maintenance fee. Dividend rates are based on the account balance and account tier. The tiers are as follows: Tier 1 daily balance of $0.01 to $1,499.99; Tier 2 daily balance of $1,500 to $49,999.99; Tier 3 daily balance of $50,000 to $249,999.99; Tier 4 daily balance of $250,000 to $999,999.99 (1-Month Treasury Bill); Tier 5 daily balance of 1,000,000 or more (1-Month Treasury Bill). Tiers 4 and 5 are subject to variable-rate pricing and will adjust weekly. Under no circumstance will Tier 4 and Tier 5 rates be less than the stated Tier 3 rate. We will update this rate weekly on Tuesday to reflect the previous Friday’s 1-Month Treasury Bill rate. If the preceding Friday, Monday, or Tuesday are an observed holiday, the rates will be updated the following Wednesday. The 1-Month Treasury Bill rate can be found from the U.S. Department of Treasury site under the “Daily Treasury Yield Curve Rate” drop down option. We use the daily balance method to calculate the dividend on your account. Dividends begin to accrue no later than the business day we receive the deposit to your account. You will receive the accrued dividends if you close your account before dividends are posted. Annual Percentage Yield will vary due to account activity and balance. Fees may reduce earnings.
5We provide Online Banking, our mobile app, and text alerts to you for free; however, mobile/internet data and text message charges from your service provider may apply.

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