Visa® Debit Card
A convenient way to pay in-store or online. Use your debit card with our Free Checking Account and earn up to 5.00% APY.1
Safe. Secure. And oh so rewarding.
Backed by advanced data encryption technology, your GLCU debit card is more than a safe, secure way to pay. It’s a rewarding way to pay. Earn rewards points for every debit card purchase of $100 or more when you shop in-store or online.
Bonus: Open a Free Checking Account and earn up to 5.00% APY when your debit card transactions and checking account balance meet the monthly requirements.2
- Nationwide network of ATMs
- Instant issuance in-branch
- Compatible with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay
- Payments deducted directly from your checking account
- Single login payments from any device with Visa Click to Pay®
- Rewards points when you shop in-store or online
- Data encryption tools and multiple layers of protection
- Fraud monitoring via advanced risk detection technology
- Updates on fraudulent activity with Visa Fraud Text Alerts
- Zero Liability Policy for unauthorized Visa transactions
- Fast, worry-free lost or stolen card replacement
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Debit Card Rewards
Enjoy exclusive savings on everything from apparel to travel, courtesy of our debit card rewards program – a small “thank you” for your membership.
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Testimonials
“I’ve gotten great customer service from Great Lakes Credit Union. When I go into the branch there is always someone there with a smile ready to help.”
Free Checking FAQs
Got questions? We’ve got answers. Don’t see an answer to your question here? Contact us, and a team member will be happy to help.
You’ll need to open a Share Savings Account to become a GLCU member. Our application can be completed in just a few minutes and new accounts are typically approved in as little as one day. Start enjoying all the perks of membership. Open an account today!
Yes! You will receive a debit card with your checking account. If you need a new one, give us a call or stop by any of our Chicago, IL branches. We’ll print up a new card for you in minutes.
Yes, we partnered with over 5,600 branches through a Shared Branching agreement. This lets you make ATM transactions at nearly 30,000 ATMs throughout the country.
Yes, all of our checking accounts come with a free debit card. Our checking accounts can be used for all of your daily transactions. You can make a debit card purchase, ATM withdrawal, and pay your credit card and other bills online.
Spend & Save Program
Use your debit card to pay in-store or online, and we’ll round up to the nearest dollar and transfer your “change” from checking to your savings account.
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Get member-exclusive discounts on tax services from TurboTax® and H&R Block,® and estate plans from Trust & Will. -
Pay down balances, maximize cash back, earn rewards, or build your credit history – if you’re looking for it, we have it.
Disclosure:
1APY = Annual Percentage Yield. All dividend rates and APY may change at any time. The APYs shown above assume that all principal and dividends remain on deposit for the entire term. Fees could reduce earnings on the above accounts. The dividend rate may be calculated using two different rates. The dividend rate will appear as a blended APY on your monthly statement.
2Tier 1: Accounts with 0-19 debit card transactions per month balances of $1.00 or more will earn 0.05% APY.
Tier 2: Accounts with 20-39 debit card transactions per month and enrolled in e-statements will earn 2.75% APY on balances between $0-$10,000. Balances $10,001 or more will earn .05% APY.
Tier 3: Accounts with 40 or more transactions per month and e-statements will earn 5.00% APY on balances between $0-$10,000. Balances $10,001 or more will earn .05% APY.
3APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Terms and conditions may apply.
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