Members 1^st Credit Union’s Basic Checking account was selected as one of the half-dozen free checking accounts awarded a top-pick by NerdWallet, a personal finance site that gives unbiased recommendations on credit cards, personal finance, gas prices, discounts and more.

Members 1^st is one of a small number of financial institutions that still offers a truly free checking account with no fees to dodge or waive. The Basic Checking account from Members 1^st comes with free Bill Pay, free Overdraft Protection, free Visa Debit Card, and free access to MoneyDesktop^TM, a personal financial management tool. Members can access their account through Online Banking, Mobile Banking, Telephone Banking, branches, and ATMs.

“Consumers are evaluating their finances regularly looking for the best deals to stretch their dollars,” says Mark Moore, Members 1^st CEO. “Our Basic Checking account is packed with features consumers expect from their financial institution at no cost.”

According to a recent certification from the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), consumers can expect to save an average of $150 per year with a Members 1^st Basic Checking account. CUNA estimates that Members 1^st provided $1,475,979 in direct financial benefits to its 17,608 members during the twelve-months ending September 2011. These benefits are equivalent to $84 per member or $159 per member household. In addition, CUNA estimates that loyal high-use member households received $1,094 in direct financial benefits.

People interested can open a Basic Checking account at any Members 1^st branch location.

Members 1^st Credit Union offers relevant and affordable financial services to those who live, work, or worship within Shasta and Tehama County. For more information about Members 1^st Credit Union visit one of our three convenient branches or call (530) 222-6060 or visit membersonline.org.

Contact: Josh Markle

jmarkle@membersonline.org

(530) 222-6060

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About Members 1st Credit Union
Members 1st Credit Union is a locally owned cooperative dedicated to improving the lives of our communities. Members 1st has five branch locations in Redding, Anderson, and Chico. Membership is available to anyone who lives, works, worships, owns land, or owns a business within Butte, Glenn, Shasta, and Tehama counties. For more information, visit one of our convenient branches, call (530) 222-6060, or visit m1cu.org.

Branch Locations
1380 Hilltop Road
Redding, CA 96003

1260 Pine Street
Redding, CA 96001

5020 Rhonda Road, Ste. H
Anderson, CA 96007

550 Salem Street
Chico, CA 95928

969 East Avenue
Chico, CA 95926

Contact
Josh Markle
jmarkle@m1cu.org
(530) 222-6060 x359