Free Checking Account with Buckeye State Credit Union

At Buckeye, checking is called a Share Draft Account because what you are really doing is writing a “draft” against your shares with the credit union. And you only need $25 to open an account. You can already see the benefits of membership.

Internet, Mobile & App Banking

Our mobile apps let you pay bills and manage your accounts and find any ATM in our network. Register for our internet banking service and start your mobile money management.

Secure.

Buckeye State Credit Union uses SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption to communicate securely through all mobile service providers. Security measures block unauthorized access and protect your data, no matter how you access your accounts.

ATMs.

Find ATMs near you and locate the closest Buckeye State Credit Union branch. Our search map provides addresses and branch contact information.

Free App.

There are no charges for downloading or using the app. (Your wireless provider’s messaging and data rates may apply.)

Identity Protection (ID Protect)

IDProtect® – Identity Theft Monitoring and Resolution Service

Buckeye offers members IDProtect® – “Protection You Can Count On.” To acquire IDProtect® – Identity theft monitoring and resolution service for you, your joint account holders, and eligible family members¹, contact your local branch or go here.

Fully Managed Identity Theft Resolution Services – access to a dedicated fraud specialist assigned to manage your case until your identity is restored.
Total Identity Monitoring – Monitoring of over 1,000 databases including credit, Social Security, public records, real property records, telephone, and many others (Registration/activation required.)
Credit File Monitoring² – daily credit file monitoring and automated alerts of key changes to your Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion credit reports (Registration/activation required.)

Up to $10,000 Identity Theft Expense Reimbursement Coverage³ for expenses associated with restoring your identity.
3-in-1 Credit Report – request a new 3-in-1 report every 90 days or upon receipt of a credit alert (Registration/activation required.)
Credit Score – receive a new single bureau credit score with every new credit report (Registration/activation required) Credit Score is a VantageScore 3.0 based on Equifax data. Third parties may use a different VantageScore or a different type of credit score to assess your creditworthiness.

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¹ IDProtect service is a personal identity theft protection service available to personal checking account owner(s), their joint account owners and their eligible family members. Service is not available to a “signer” on the account who is not an account owner. Family includes: Spouse, persons qualifying as domestic partner, and children under 25 years of age and parent(s) of the account holder who are residents of the same household.

² Credit file monitoring from Experian and TransUnion will take several days to begin following activation.

³ Special Insurance Program Notes: The description herein is a summary only. It does not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy described. Please refer to the actual policy for complete details of coverage and exclusions. Insurance is offered through the company named on the certificate of insurance. Refer to Guide to Benefit for complete details of coverage. Insurance Products are not a deposit of or guaranteed by the Credit Union or any Credit Union Affiliate and are not insured by the NCUA or Any Federal Government Agency.

Online Bill Pay

At Buckeye State Credit Union, ease of use is extremely important. We strive to make your banking experience as easy as possible. With us, you can pay your bills online.

To sign up, log into your account and select Bill Pay Plus.

Direct Deposit/Payroll Deduction

Automatically deposit the entire amount of your paycheck, Social Security, pension or other recurring checks into your Checking Account through Direct Deposit.

Payroll Deduction allows you to deposit a portion of your paycheck into your credit union account easily. With either service, your check will never be lost, misplaced, or stolen.

Second-Chance Checking

Second-Chance Checking™ is designed especially for those who have been turned down or had challenges establishing a checking account. Enjoy the benefits and of our electronic checking with free debit card, free internet banking, no minimum balance required, and $1000 overdraft protection.

Fulfill the requirements of the Second-Chance Checking program and be eligible for all the added benefits of our Regular Checking account.

Second-Chance Checking program requirements and details

Pass our checking account management course.
Deposit $40 to open the Second-Chance Checking account.
Overdrafts will be returned and carry a charge of $35 each.
Check printing costs will depend on the style you order (between $20-$25 per box of 150).
After your printing costs are paid, your account has no minimum balance requirement.

Second-Chance Checking comes with free internet banking – great for checking your balance online anytime.
Free Bill Pay.
Go six months with no overdrafts and be eligible for an ATM card and Shared Branching network benefits (access to 6,700 branch offices across the U.S.).

Overdraft Protection Program (ODP)

An overdraft occurs when you do not have enough money in your account to cover a transaction – but Buckeye State Credit Union pays it anyway.

We pay overdrafts at our discretion, which means we do not guarantee that we will always authorize and pay for any type of transaction. Your transaction will be declined if we do not authorize and pay an overdraft. This service is included in your account unless you choose to opt-out.

Criteria for ODP qualification:

Must be at least 18 years old
Minimum monthly deposits of $200
Share (savings) account opened at least 30 days (with 30 days of no negative balance)
Active within past 50 days
Loans delinquent less than 30 days

Reg-E Program

Reg-E, an opt-in service, provides extended overdraft protection beyond our Buckeye ODP Program to include electronic purchases made with merchants. This allows for overdraft protection on your ATM/Debit Card to be available to you at merchants.

*This is not in addition to our existing ODP. It is an extension of existing ODP protection. Fees apply as per our current rate and fee schedule.

OPT-IN to Reg-E

Opt-in to Reg-E and your available balance at the merchant will include the extension to the Buckeye ODP Program. Fees apply as per our current rate and fee schedule.

OPT-OUT of Reg-E?

Opt-out and it will NOT be available at the merchant. To opt-in or opt-out, see any Buckeye State Credit Union associate.

24-hour Teller Line

This audio response system allows all members to call 855-327-8903 via a touch-tone phone to conduct the following business at any time:

Listen to the last 10 checks cleared
Listen to balances
Transfer money
Request a check
Change your PIN (Personal Identification Number)
Search for a cleared share draft

BSCU, Your Choice For A Free Checking Account

At Buckeye State Credit Union, we offer saving and free checking account programs for Ohio residents, as well as a full suite of traditional banking products and services with competitive rates and low fees.

It’s easy to become a member at Buckeye! To learn how, call us at (883) 282-5281, or visit one of our six Northeastern Ohio branches in Alliance, Akron, Cleveland, Canton, Mansfield, and Shaker Heights. Our dedicated associates will help you navigate your individual financial situation.

So many benefits. So much personal service.

Become a member today.