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Premium Checking Account

This account offers great perks and no minimum balance requirements or monthly service charges. Get started with a $1,500 per month direct deposit. ¹

Cash back: 10¢ cash back for every
point-of-sale transaction
Get Paid Early: Receive your regular direct deposits up to 2 days early
ATM Reimbursements: Get up to $12 per month for out-of-network ATM fees *

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Regular Checking Account

Enjoy our Free Regular Checking account – no fees, just the essentials, and it even earns dividends**. Simple, straightforward, and really free!

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Our contactless debit cards come with all of the benefits you've come to expect:

Access your cash

Access 55,000+ fee-free ATMs and 5,000+ branches nationwide through CO-OP Shared Branch—giving you more ways to bank when and where you need to.

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Mobile Wallet

Add your debit or credit card to your phone’s mobile wallet for fast, secure checkout—whether you’re at the store, online, or on the go.

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Instant card re-issue

Lost or stolen card? No problem. Visit any of our full-service branches and get a replacement card issued instantly so you’re never left without one.

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Card Control App

Control your card anytime—set limits, turn it on or off, manage travel, and get alerts—all from one easy-to-use app designed to keep you in charge.

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Friend recommended and I've been very pleased with my experience. Central One staff made it easy to switch banks. I always get a live person on phone vs stuck in loop.

— Ruth C.

FAQs

  • Central One’s Premium Checking account stands apart from other banks in Massachusetts because it’s built to reward you without the hidden costs. You’ll earn cash back on debit card purchases, enjoy early access to direct deposits, and receive ATM fee reimbursements nationwide—all with no monthly fees. Opening is simple: just set up a direct deposit of at least $1,500 per month. Unlike big banks, we’re a local credit union, so you get modern digital banking tools backed by the personal service of neighbors who live and work in your community.

  • Members enjoy perks like mortgage discounts, financial wellness tools, and savings through Love My Credit Union Rewards.

  • We offer two of them! Whether you want cash back or simplicity, our Premium and Regular Checking accounts are built for Central MA residents who want more from their money.

  • To open a Checking account with Central One, you’ll need to become a member and meet a few simple requirements. All you need is:

    • A valid form of identification (such as a driver’s license or state ID)
    • Proof of eligibility for membership (living, working, or attending school in our towns in Central Massachusetts, or having a family connection)
    • For Premium Checking, a direct deposit of at least $1,500 per month is required to unlock added benefits like cash back, early access to deposits, and ATM fee reimbursements

     

  • Central One is an award-winning credit union with cash-back rewards, early direct deposit, and fee-free ATM access, Central One stands out for its member-first approach and competitive account features. We believe banking should be built around you. If you’re looking for the best free checking account in Central Massachusetts, you’ve found it.

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  • ¹ Premium Checking Terms Apply. Please see Member Service Agreement and Our Rates and Service Charge Disclosure
    *Free ATM network includes Central One, SUM and Allpoint terminals. Out of network terminal owners may charge a service fee.

    **Dividends based on average daily balance, visit Our Rates and Service Charge Disclosure for current Annual Percentage Yield (APY). Dividend rates are accurate as of the last dividend declaration date.

    ^ 0.25% rate discount on adjustable-rate mortgages only. Conversion from Regular Checking or Central Advantage to Premium Checking will not be automatic and must be made before the last business day of the month to be effective at the start of the next monthly statement.

    All accounts must meet eligibility requirements.
    APY-Annual Percentage Yield Rates subject to change after account opening.
    Minimum balance to open account $0.00 Minimum balance to earn APY $0.00.
    All checking accounts are considered variable rate accounts and rates are subject to change at any time without notice. Fees or other conditions may reduce earnings on the account.

    Important Information: Dividend rates are accurate as of the last dividend declaration date. All savings and money market accounts are considered variable rate accounts and rates are subject to change at any time without notice. Accrued dividends are forfeited if account is closed prior to monthly dividend posting. Fees or other conditions may reduce earnings on the account.

    Refer to Central One Federal Credit Union’s Member Service Agreement and Our Rates and Service Charge Disclosure