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There is a world of benefits to enjoy
with checking options from Freedom.
You will see the difference in options
designed to fit your specific needs,
and all deliver valuable returns
and many FREE services.
All Freedom checking options, Rewards, Classic, and Youth, receive the following FREE benefits making every Freedom checking account most competitive:
- .25% rate discount on select Freedom loans with Direct Deposit and automated payment
- Unlimited FREE transactions at point-of-sale for purchases (No charge for PIN transactions!)
- FREE ATM transactions at M&T Bank ATMs in six states and D.C.
- FREE in-network ATM transactions at Freedom ATMs and select Wawa, select Rutter's, and select Baltimore area credit unions
- FREE home banking, bill payer, and e-statement service.
Take a look at the following chart, and pick the checking account that best fits your age, needs, and lifestyle.
Checking Comparison Chart |
Rewards |
Youth |
Classic |
Checking balance required to earn dividends
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Balance and transactions required to avoid a $5 monthly service charge
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$1,000 average monthly balance in checking,
AND 6 transactions
per calendar month
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Must be Choices or CU Succeed
13-25 years old
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Check Printing (Specialty Grey)
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FREE
one box
per rolling
12 months
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Home Banking and Bill Payer |
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In-network ATM
transactions1
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Out-of-network ATM transactions2
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$.50 balance inquiry
$1.50 per transaction
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POS transactions |
FREE |
FREE |
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Travelers Cheques® |
FREE |
$1 per $100 |
$1 per $100 |
Travelers Cheques for Two® |
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$1.50 per $100 |
$1.50 per $100 |
American Express Gift Cheques ® |
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$1.50 per $100 |
$1.50 per $100 |
Money Orders3 |
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$2 |
$2 |
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$15 per item; $25 for multiple or series |
$15 per item; $25 for multiple or series |
Freedom Federal Credit Union Checks3
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One FREE
per month,
$5 each thereafter
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One FREE
per month,
$5 each thereafter
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Loan Rate Discount with Direct Deposit and Automatic Loan Payments4 |
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Refinance Loan Rate Discount with Direct Deposit and Automatic Loan Payment5 |
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Share or IRA Certificate Specials6
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Available "Special" Share or IRA certificates - See current rate sheet |
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1 In-network include ATMs at Freedom branches or other locations, all M&T Banks, and select Wawa, select Rutter’s, and select Baltimore area credit unions.
2 Freedom does not have control over fees that may be charged by other financial institutions, third party service providers, or ATM owners.
3 Noted charges effective 2/15/10.
4 Mortgages, credit cards, variable lines of credit, and home equity lines of credit are not eligible for loan discount. (The .25% APR loan rate discount is applied to Freedom’s rate.) The amount of the automated payment must be sufficient to make the loan payment each month.
5 Refinance loan rate discount of .50% or more (APR) applies to non-variable rate, fixed-term loans refinanced from another financial institution. Mortgages, credit cards, variable lines of credit, and home equity lines of credit are not eligible for loan discount. Member may qualify for a better rate based on their credit worthiness. Floor rates apply. The amount of the automated payment must be sufficient to make the loan payment each month.
6 “Special” share or IRA certificates are available to Rewards Checking members only and not automatically applied to maturing certificates. Minimum deposits and specific terms will apply. See current rate sheet listing.
All rates and terms are subject to change.
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