Get More from Your Checking Account

Make Choice Checking your financial home base

One of the easiest ways to get more value from your checking account is to use it as your primary account. That means:

• Setting up direct deposit
• Using your debit card for everyday purchases
• Paying bills from your checking account
• Managing your money through e-Banking

When all of your everyday banking happens in one place, it’s easier to track spending, monitor balances, and stay organized. You spend less time moving money between accounts and more time focused on your financial goals.

Take advantage of e-Banking tools

For many people, convenience comes down to being able to manage money whenever and wherever they need to. If you’re not regularly using Community Choice’s e-Banking tools, you could be making everyday banking harder than it needs to be. e-Banking can help you:

• Check balances in seconds
• Transfer money between accounts
• Deposit checks remotely
• Pay bills online
• Monitor account activity

Small conveniences like these can save time throughout the month and make it easier to stay connected to your finances.

Put your debit card to work

Many members think of their debit card simply as a payment method. In reality, it’s one of the most-used tools connected to a checking account.

Using your debit card for everyday purchases can simplify spending because transactions are connected directly to your account activity. That makes it easier to track where your money is going and stay aware of your budget without extra effort.

The easier it is to see your spending habits, the easier it is to make informed financial decisions.

Review built-in features and benefits

People often forget about resources they already have because they’re focused on immediate tasks. Checking accounts are no exception. It’s worth taking a few minutes to review the features and benefits available through your account. Many members are often surprised to learn about services, protections, savings opportunities, and convenience features they haven’t been using.

Check in on your banking habits

Here’s a simple challenge: think about how you handled your last five financial tasks. Did you:

• Check a balance?
• Pay a bill?
• Move money?
• Make a purchase?
• Deposit a check?

Now ask yourself whether your current routine was as easy as it could be.

Most people don’t revisit their banking habits until something becomes frustrating. But taking a few minutes to explore the tools and benefits available through Choice Checking may help you discover a more convenient way to manage your everyday finances.