Dunedin, Fla. (February 6, 2017) – Achieva Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of Achieva Checking Plus, a new form of interest-bearing checking account that offers a host of extra perks, from ID theft protection1* and cell phone protection to health discounts and $hopping Rewards.
Achieva is among the first financial institutions in its ten-county service area to launch a checking account with such extra benefits, offering even more value for Achieva members.
“These are fantastic benefits that go well beyond what other checking accounts offer,” said Achieva CEO Gary Regoli. “This is yet another example of Achieva breaking the mold to bring new and exciting products and services beyond the typical banking experience to our members.” Among the deals and benefits:
n Credit File and Total Identity Monitoring* to detect if your identity has been compromised, plus alerts of key changes to your credit file sent to you via email or text message, and up to $10,000 in Identity Fraud Expense Reimbursement Coverage.2
n Free Unlimited Official Checks and Money Orders and a High-Yield Interest Bearing3 Account and Online Banking.
n Cell Phone Insurance2 for theft or damage up to $300, covering up to three phones.
n Free withdrawals at more than 900 Publix Presto! ATMs, and access to more than 5,000 shared branching locations nationwide.
n Retail Savings*, with immediate access to mobile coupons to favorite retailers, plus $hopping Rewards* of cash back that can be used towards future purchases, or sent to you via a check.
n Healthcare Savings Program*, providing discounts on health-related costs, such as discounts of up to 30 percent on brand name and generic prescriptions, dental care and eyewear. (This is NOT Insurance)
Beginning February 1, all new members of Achieva will have access to a wide range of perks with Achieva Checking Plus, all included in a monthly cost of $6.95, and existing Achieva members are encouraged to upgrade their accounts. Further details of the program are available online at www.achievacu.com/checkingplus.
ABOUT ACHIEVA: Achieva Credit Union was founded in 1937 in Pinellas County. Today, it is rated a Superior 5-Star credit union by Bauer Financial and has more than $1.4 billion in assets and 24 branches serving more than 140,000 members. Anyone who lives or works in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Sarasota Counties, or whose family member has an Achieva Credit Union account can bank with Achieva. For more information about Achieva, visit www.achievacu.com.
*Registration/activation required.
1IDProtect service is a personal identity theft protection service available to account owner(s) and their joint account holders. For revocable grantor trusts, the service is available only when a grantor is serving as a trustee and covers the grantor trustee(s). For all other fiduciary accounts, the service covers the beneficiary, who must be the primary member (fiduciary is not covered).
Achieva Checking Plus is not available to businesses, clubs, organizations and/or churches and their member, schools and employees/students.
2Special Insurance Program descriptions are summaries only and do not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the policies described. Please refer to the actual polices for complete details. Guide to Benefits is provided at account opening. Insurance is offered through the company named on the certificate of insurance. Achieva Credit Union has partnered with Econ-O-Check Corporation to offer certain products and services. These products and services are not offered, performed or insurance by Achieva Credit Union.
3You may earn interest on your Achieva Checking Plus Account when you have 18 posted transactions per checking statement cycle, using your Achieva debit or credit card or a combination of both. The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) for the Achieva Checking Plus Account can be earned for balances up to and including $15,000. Certain fees may apply and may reduce earnings. Refer to Consumer Schedule of Fees https://www.achievacu.com/pdfs/Fees.pdf or call 800.593.2274 for details.
Insurance products are not insured by NCUA or any Federal Government Agency and are not a deposit of or insured by the Credit Union or any Credit Union affiliate.