SimpleSpend
Checking

All the Essentials, None of the Fees

Banking should be simple, and with a SimpleSpend checking account, it is. Built for everyday use, this account offers a secure, stress-free way to manage your money.

Features*:

  • Early paycheck with direct deposit
  • Your simple, no fee, daily option – perfect for managing daily finances
    • Flexible ways to pay with debit card, Zelle®, Bill Pay via Online Banking, and Virtual Wallet payments1
    • 30,000 fee-free ATMs and 5,000+ Shared Branches
  • Check your credit score for free
  • Bank On Certified – a national initiative that meets standards for transparency, low cost, and accessibility

USC Credit Union's SimpleSpend checking is BankOn certified since August 2025.

SimpleSpend is a no-hassle checking account that keeps your money safe, and your costs at zero.

Checking Made Simple

Basics with benefits? You got it. SimpleSpend checks all the boxes, plus it’s easy to open online or at any branch.

The checking account doesn’t have all those hidden fees that the big banks do.

-John

  • 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.

*SimpleSpend checking account disclosure: No monthly service fee applies. No minimum opening deposit or minimum balance requirements apply. This account earns no dividends. This account does not allow for transactions by check. 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. When you use an ATM not displaying the USCCU or Co-Op ATM symbols, the ATM owner may charge additional fees. Citibank free ATM transactions or inquiries apply only to ATMs at Citibank branch locations. 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.