PremiumSpend
Checking

The Gold Standard in Everyday Banking

Why choose an ordinary checking account when you can enjoy more? PremiumSpend checking offers valuable loan rates and travel discounts, faster access to your pay with early direct deposit, and added confidence through built-in protections like identity monitoring, cell phone coverage, roadside assistance, and health benefits*. It is a smarter approach to everyday banking that delivers real value and greater peace of mind. Open your account today and experience the premium difference.

Features*:

  • Early paycheck with direct deposit
  • Earn a competitive dividend on your checking balance
  • Bundle to earn more on your savings, earn up to 3.55% APY on your Smart Yield Savings account2
  • Earn more with a 0.25% dividend rate bonus on USC Credit Union certificates.
  • Unlock savings with a 0.25% rate discount on USC Credit Union Vehicle, GoGreen, Personal, and Student Loan Refinance loans
  • Save more with a $250 discount on closing costs on approved USC Credit Union home loans
  • Enjoy additional premium benefits at no extra charge and high-value features designed to support your financial goals:
    • Complimentary financial review with a Trojan Wealth Management advisor
    • Free unlimited domestic ATM transactions at non-network ATMs when using your USCCU account; other institutions’ ATM fees may still apply.
    • 3 free cashier’s check or money orders per month
    • 1 free credit union notary service per month
    • Free check writing as well as temporary checks
    • Free incoming domestic wire transfers
    • Optional free paper statements
  • Beyond your financial perks, you’ll have access to extra benefits that support your everyday life and well-being.

  • Waive the monthly fee by maintaining a $5,000 checking balance or $25,000 combined balance across accounts
  • Check your credit score for free
  • Flexible ways to pay with debit card, Zelle®, Bill Pay via Online Banking, and Virtual Wallet payments1

PremiumSpend is ideal for members who want their checking account to work harder, delivering earnings, extras, and everyday convenience all in one place.

All PremiumSpend Benefits

Access premium benefits at no extra charge – designed to support your financial goals, health, everyday discounts, and protection for life’s surprises.

  • Bundle PremiumSpend with Smart Yield Savings to earn up to 3.55% APY2
  • Earn more with a 0.25% dividend rate bonus on USC Credit Union certificates.
  • Unlock savings with a 0.25% rate discount on USC Credit Union Vehicle, GoGreen, Personal, and Student Loan Refinance loans
  • Save more with a $250 discount on closing costs on approved USC Credit Union home loans
  • Early paycheck with direct deposit
  • Earn a competitive dividend on your checking balance
  • Complimentary financial review with a Trojan Wealth Management advisor
  • Free unlimited domestic ATM transactions at non-network ATMs when using your USC Credit Union account; other institutions’ ATM fees may still apply.
  • 3 free cashier’s check or money orders per month
  • 1 free credit union notary service per month
  • Free check writing as well as temporary checks
  • Free incoming domestic wire transfers
  • Optional free paper statements

IDProtect® identity theft monitoring and resolution services3 for you, and your joint account owner(s):

Up to $10,000 Identity Theft Expense Reimbursement Coverage5
Receive up to $10,000 to help pay expenses, clear your name and restore your identity, should you become the victim of identity fraud.

Fully Managed Identity Theft Resolution Services
Access to a dedicated fraud specialist assigned to manage your case until your identity is restored.

Identity Monitoring
Monitoring of over 1,000 databases. (registration/activation required)

Credit File Monitoring
Daily credit file monitoring and automated alerts of key changes to your credit report. (registration/activation required)

Credit Report
Ability to request a single bureau credit report every six months or upon opening a resolution case. (registration/activation required)

Credit Score4
Ability to request a single bureau score every month. (registration/activation required)

Credit Score Tracker
Receive valuable insight into your credit score4,6. (registration/activation required)

CyberRecoverTM
Get 24/7 access to personal cyber advocates who can help defend against extortion, ransomware, online fraud, gaming security risks and more. These experts provide immediate support and guidance helping you navigate and mitigate the impact of cyber incidents. With CyberRecover, feel secure knowing that professional help is always available to protect your online life.

These features are available through your Club Checking account.

Travel and Leisure Discounts
Money-saving discounts from thousands of local and national businesses – redeem and print coupons online or access discounts from a mobile device. Digital access makes saving super easy and convenient, giving instant savings anywhere, anytime. (available via mobile or web only)

Roadside Assistance Service5
24-hour coverage for roadside assistance services including vehicle towing, fuel/oil/fluid/water delivery, and battery/lock-out/tire assistance up to $100 per occurrence. Maximum of two occurrences per twelve month period.

Cell Phone Protection5
Receive up to $400 of replacement or repair costs if your cell phone is stolen or damaged, in the U.S. and abroad. $50 deductible applies3. Up to two claims per eligible account, per twelve-month period. Covers up to four phones on a cell phone bill. Cell phone bill must be paid using PremiumSpend Checking account.

These features are available through your Club Checking account.

Health Discount Savings
Enjoy savings on vision, prescriptions and dental services. This is NOT insurance. (registration/activation required)

Telehealth7
Access to 24/7 video or phone visits with U.S.-based board-certified, licensed and credentialed doctors ready to help with physical and mental health care. There are zero copays, plus discounts on prescriptions and lab work. (registration/activation required)

These features are available through your Club Checking account.

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PremiumSpend*

Checking

Rates accurate as of 1/7/2026
All rates and terms subject to change without notice.

Dividend and APY rates for PremiumSpend checking accounts
Dividend RateAPY*
0.050%0.05%

*PremiumSpend checking account disclosure: A $8.95 monthly service fee applies, but the fee will be waived if you meet one of the following requirements in a month: (a) minimum $5,000 average daily balance maintained in the PremiumSpend Checking Account during that month; or (b) minimum $25,000 combined share account balance maintained at USC Credit Union every day during that month. (2) PremiumSpend Checking Accounts are subject to a variable rate. For the current dividend rate(s) and corresponding APY(s), refer to the separate Rate Sheet. (3) The minimum opening deposit for PremiumSpend Checking Accounts is $25.00. The minimum balances required to earn dividends are disclosed in our Schedule of Fees. (4) For payroll that can be verified by the Credit Union to its reasonable satisfaction, your direct deposit paycheck may be made available up to two (2) to three (3) calendar days prior to your regular payroll deposit date. (5) PremiumSpend Checking Account owners are provided access to approximately 32,000 fee-free nationwide COOP ATMs and to approximately 2,300 fee-free Citi Community Network ATMs. In addition, PremiumSpend Checking Account owners are provided access to 5,200 fee-free nationwide Shared-Branching locations. (6) PremiumSpend Checking Account owners are provided the following free services: free check writing, free incoming domestic wire transfers, free debit card, free Mobile Banking, free Mobile Deposit, free Bill Pay, free Zelle, free eStatements, optional free paper statements, one (1) complimentary financial review with a Trojan Wealth Management advisor, free non-network domestic ATM transactions (up to four (4) each month), free Credit Union cashier’s checks or money orders (three (3) a month), free Credit Union notary services (one (1) a month), free temporary checks, and free access to their credit score through online banking. (7) PremiumSpend Checking Accounts are also provided Overdraft Protection services that cover your check, ACH, debit card, and ATM transactions if your account has insufficient available funds to cover the transaction, but we pay the transaction anyway, resulting in a negative balance. Overdraft Protection services are only provided for everyday (one-time) debit card transactions, if you have opted in to payment of such transactions. Each overdraft transaction covered under the Overdraft Protection service is subject to a $14 fee. We reserve the right not to pay any overdraft transaction, even if we have paid such transactions in the past, and also will only make the Overdraft Protection service available to members in good standing. You must repay any negative balance resulting from Balance Protection may be reduced if you default on any loan or other obligation to us, your account becomes subject to any legal or administrative order or levy, or if you fail to maintain your account in good standing by not bringing your account to a positive balance within 32 days for a minimum of one business day. You must bring your account balance positive for at least one business day to have the full Balance Protection limit reinstated. (8) Any USC Credit Union certificate account maintained by a PremiumSpend Checking Account owner will also be subject to an additional 0.25% APY on the certificate account dividends. (9) Select new USC Credit Union loans opened by an owner of a PremiumSpend Checking Account will be eligible for a 0.25% APR discount on the loan rate for as long as the owner maintains the PremiumSpend Checking Account. (10) Any USC Credit Union closed-end or home equity line of credit mortgage loan application approved that was submitted by a PremiumSpend Checking Account owner will receive a $250 mortgage closing cost discount that will apply to Credit Union-imposed and third party closing costs. View our Schedule of Fees for details on any fees you may incur.

Earn More by Bundling It with a Smart Yield Savings Account

Smart Yield Savings*

High-Yield Savings Account

Rates accurate as of 1/7/2026
All rates and terms subject to change without notice.

Balance, Dividend Rate, and APY for Smart Yield Savings
BalanceDividend RateAPY
$1 – $9,9991.736%1.75%
$10,000 – $49,9992.716%2.75%
$50,000 – $99,9993.203%3.25%
$100,000+3.494%3.55%
Non-qualifying balances0.150%0.15%

*Smart Yield Savings Disclosure: The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) for the Smart Yield Savings Account range from 1.75% – 3.55% based on balance tiers. For full details visit Usccreditunion.org/rates. A minimum opening deposit of $100 is required. Fees may reduce earnings.

To earn applicable tiered APY, you must:

  • Have a qualifying direct deposit totaling at least $2,500 per month via ACH (e.g., payroll, Social Security). Your direct deposit needs to be an electronic deposit of your paycheck, pension, or government benefits (such as Social Security) from your employer or the government. Person to Person payments (such as Zelle®, Bill Pay, Cash Apps, ACH transfers between external bank accounts, etc.) are not considered a direct deposit.
  • And meet at least one of the following criteria:
    • Have a PremiumSpend checking account
    • Carry a USC Credit Union consumer loan of $20,000 or more
    • Have a mortgage loan of $50,000 or more
    • Maintain at least $50,000 in combined share balances, or
    • Have an active account with Trojan Wealth Management

If requirements are not met in a given month, the account will earn a non-qualifying rate of 0.15%. Please review our Schedule of Fees for a full list of applicable charges. For complete account terms and conditions, refer to the USCCU Truth-in-Savings disclosures. Must meet membership eligibility requirements. Federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). Rates effective as of 1.7.2026 and are subject to change without notice.

The Gold Standard in Everyday Banking

Value meets rewards? Absolutely. PremiumSpend delivers competitive dividends, premium perks, and benefits that grow with your relationship, making every dollar work smarter.

I have had savings and checking accounts at USC Credit Union for 38 years, and I am very happy with these services.

-Trisha

  • Share Certificates

    Lock in our best yields on your terms. Share savings earn you a guaranteed return and let you choose your deposit amount and for how long.

  • Savings Accounts

    The best savings account is one that protects your financial well-being. USC Credit Union gives you a choice of four, plus the reliability, flexibility and convenience of being a member.

  • Direct Deposit

    Get paid early! Have your paycheck or any recurring payments deposited electronically into your checking account online. It’s safe, easy to set up, and a real timesaver.

*PremiumSpend checking account disclosure: A $8.95 monthly service fee applies, but the fee will be waived if you meet one of the following requirements in a month: (a) minimum $5,000 average daily balance maintained in the PremiumSpend Checking Account during that month; or (b) minimum $25,000 combined share account balance maintained at USC Credit Union every day during that month. (2) PremiumSpend Checking Accounts are subject to a variable rate. For the current dividend rate(s) and corresponding APY(s), refer to the separate Rate Sheet. (3) The minimum opening deposit for PremiumSpend Checking Accounts is $25.00. The minimum balances required to earn dividends are disclosed in our Schedule of Fees. (4) For payroll that can be verified by the Credit Union to its reasonable satisfaction, your direct deposit paycheck may be made available up to two (2) to three (3) calendar days prior to your regular payroll deposit date. (5) PremiumSpend Checking Account owners are provided access to approximately 32,000 fee-free nationwide COOP ATMs and to approximately 2,300 fee-free Citi Community Network ATMs. In addition, PremiumSpend Checking Account owners are provided access to 5,200 fee-free nationwide Shared-Branching locations. (6) PremiumSpend Checking Account owners are provided the following free services: free check writing, free incoming domestic wire transfers, free debit card, free Mobile Banking, free Mobile Deposit, free Bill Pay, free Zelle, free eStatements, optional free paper statements, one (1) complimentary financial review with a Trojan Wealth Management advisor, free non-network domestic ATM transactions (up to four (4) each month), free Credit Union cashier’s checks or money orders (three (3) a month), free Credit Union notary services (one (1) a month), free temporary checks, and free access to their credit score through online banking. (7) PremiumSpend Checking Accounts are also provided Overdraft Protection services that cover your check, ACH, debit card, and ATM transactions if your account has insufficient available funds to cover the transaction, but we pay the transaction anyway, resulting in a negative balance. Overdraft Protection services are only provided for everyday (one-time) debit card transactions, if you have opted in to payment of such transactions. Each overdraft transaction covered under the Overdraft Protection service is subject to a $14 fee. We reserve the right not to pay any overdraft transaction, even if we have paid such transactions in the past, and also will only make the Overdraft Protection service available to members in good standing. You must repay any negative balance resulting from Balance Protection may be reduced if you default on any loan or other obligation to us, your account becomes subject to any legal or administrative order or levy, or if you fail to maintain your account in good standing by not bringing your account to a positive balance within 32 days for a minimum of one business day. You must bring your account balance positive for at least one business day to have the full Balance Protection limit reinstated. (8) Any USC Credit Union certificate account maintained by a PremiumSpend Checking Account owner will receive an additional 0.25% dividend rate bonus on the certificate. (9) Select new USC Credit Union loans opened by an owner of a PremiumSpend Checking Account will be eligible for a 0.25% APR discount on the loan rate for as long as the owner maintains the PremiumSpend Checking Account. (10) Any USC Credit Union closed-end or home equity line of credit mortgage loan application approved that was submitted by a PremiumSpend Checking Account owner will receive a $250 mortgage closing cost discount that will apply to Credit Union-imposed and third party closing costs. View our Schedule of Fees for details on any fees you may incur.

1U.S. checking or savings account required to use Zelle®. Transactions between enrolled consumers typically occur in minutes and generally do not incur transaction fees.

When using Zelle®, only send money to those you trust. If the recipient is already enrolled with Zelle®, you can’t cancel a payment once it’s been sent. Neither USC Credit Union nor Zelle® offers a protection program for authorized payments made with Zelle® – for example, if you do not receive the item you paid for, or the item is not as described or as you expected. If you are asked to send yourself money with Zelle® or are asked to provide your Zelle® credentials, don’t click on text message links or call the number that contacted you. Do not share your Zelle® and any other passwords with anyone. 
 
Zelle and the Zelle related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.

2Smart Yield Savings Disclosure: The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) for the Smart Yield Savings Account range from 1.75% – 3.55% based on balance tiers. For full details visit Usccreditunion.org/rates. A minimum opening deposit of $100 is required. Fees may reduce earnings.

To earn applicable tiered APY, you must:

  • Have a qualifying direct deposit totaling at least $2,500 per month via ACH (e.g., payroll, Social Security). Your direct deposit needs to be an electronic deposit of your paycheck, pension, or government benefits (such as Social Security) from your employer or the government. Person to Person payments (such as Zelle®, Bill Pay, Cash Apps, ACH transfers between external bank accounts, etc.) are not considered a direct deposit.
  • And meet at least one of the following criteria:
    • Have a PremiumSpend checking account
    • Carry a USC Credit Union consumer loan of $20,000 or more
    • Have a mortgage loan of $50,000 or more
    • Maintain at least $50,000 in combined share balances, or
    • Have an active account with Trojan Wealth Management

If requirements are not met in a given month, the account will earn a non-qualifying rate of 0.15%. Please review our Schedule of Fees for a full list of applicable charges. For complete account terms and conditions, refer to the USCCU Truth-in-Savings disclosures. Must meet membership eligibility requirements. Federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). Rates effective as of 1.7.2026 and are subject to change without notice.

3Benefits are available to personal checking account owner(s), and their joint account owners subject to the terms and conditions for the applicable Benefits. Some Benefits require authentication, registration and/or activation. Benefits are not available to a “signer” on the account who is not an account owner or to businesses, clubs, trusts, organizations and/or churches and their members, or schools and their employees/students.

4Credit Score is a VantageScore 3.0 based on single bureau data. Third parties may use a different VantageScore or a different type of credit score to assess your creditworthiness. Once you have activated credit file monitoring, you may request your credit score. Once you have done so, you will have access to your score on a monthly basis.

5Special Program Notes: The descriptions herein are summaries only and do not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the Benefits described. Please refer to the actual Guide to Benefit for complete details of coverage and exclusions. Coverage is provided through the company named in the Guide to Benefit. Guide to Benefit can be found online at ClubChecking.com or through the Club Checking mobile app.

6Credit Score Tracker: Once credit file monitoring has been activated and you have requested your first credit score, you may request a new credit score each month to be plotted on your Credit Score Tracker graph. Monthly email notifications will be sent to let you know when your new score is available.

7Available for the account owner(s) and their spouse/domestic partner and up to six (6) dependent children age 2 and older. This is not insurance.