6.01% Northern Federal Credit Union Free Checking with Rewards

Northern Federal Credit Union is offering a high rate checking account called Free Checking with Rewards. This account earns 6.01% apy on balances from $.01 to $25,000. To qualify for this rate you meet the following conditions listed on the credit union's website:

Receive a direct deposit or conduct an ACH debit
Receive monthly e-statements instead of paper statements
Make 10 or more debit card point-of-sale transactions (excludes ATM withdrawals)
Login to Virtual Branch online banking at least one time.

This account also refunds ATM fees when you meet the aforementioned conditions.

Field of membership in New York based Northern Federal Credit Union is extended to those who live, work, worship, or attend school in Jefferson County, Lewis County, or any of a number of select St. Lawrence County towns. Among others, membership is also extended to those who belong to certain select employee groups. See site for details.