Checking
We offer a variety of accounts to meet your needs.
Advantage Checking
Earn
- 3.50% APY on balances up to $20,000
- 0.10% bonus rate on any Coastal1 CD
- Foreign ATM fee rebates up to $25/month
Plus
- Free cashier checks & money orders
- Free coin sorting at in-branch machines
- Free Stop Payment on checks
- Free incoming domestic wires
Account earns 3.50% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on balances of $0.01 to $20,000. Balances over $20,000 earn an interest rate of 3.50% on the first $20,000, and then an interest rate of 0.35% on any funds over $20,000, resulting in an APY of 3.50% to 0.98% APY depending on total balance. *CD rate bonus available for combined deposit relationships of $25,000 or more. Monthly statement cycle eligibility requirements: 1) receive your account statement electronically via Online Banking; 2) make at least 6 debit card point-of-sale transactions (must post and settle); 3) have at least one external ACH credit or debit transaction (must post and settle). Monthly service charge of $25 if account conditions are not met. If eligibility conditions are not met for three (3) consecutive months, account will revert to Simple Checking. Limit one Advantage Checking per member.
Free Checking
Features
- No minimum balance requirement
- No monthly service charge
- No ATM fees when you use another bank*
Free first order of Coastal1 design check and 1 order per year thereafter. No foreign ATM surcharges from Coastal1. *Up to 15 foreign ATM fee rebates per month.
Spectrum
- Free Unlimited Check Writing
- Free ATM/Debit Card
- Free Online Banking & BillPay
- Unlimited Point Of Sale Transactions
- Free first order of Coastal1 design checks and 1 order per year thereafter
- E-statement available
- Free Foreign ATMs1: 10/month
- Minimum balance: $1,000 average daily balance in checking or $5,000 average daily balance in any combination of Coastal1 deposit, loan and/or mortgage accounts
- Monthly service charge: None, or $12 if minimum balance not maintained
Direct Plus
- Interest-Bearing
- Free Unlimited Check Writing
- Free ATM/Debit Card
- Free Online Banking & BillPay
- Unlimited Point Of Sale Transactions
- Free first order of Coastal1 design checks and 1 order per year thereafter
- E-statement available
- Unlimited Free Foreign ATMs1
- Direct deposit required
- Monthly service charge: None, or $10 if direct deposit not maintained
For those of us who would rather not write checks in check-out lines, our Visa® Check Card represents a welcome alternative indeed.
It works just like cash (as long as your current account balance covers your purchase, you’re approved.).
All Coastal1 debit/ATM cards now have an imbedded microchip which adds an extra layer of security when used at chip reading terminals.
For more information, please read the following EMV Debit/ATM Card FAQs.
EMV Debit / ATM Card FAQs
What is EMV?
EMV is short for European Mastercard / Visa. It indicates that the debit / ATM card has a microchip embedded in it to make your transactions more secure when used at a merchant with chip reader terminals.
How do I use it?
If the merchant has chip reader terminals, you insert your card with the chip facing up, leave the card in the terminal and follow the screen prompts to complete your purchase. If a signature is required, simply sign. Remember to remove your card once the receipt has been printed. If the merchant does not have chip reader terminals, you swipe your card the same way you always have.
Will my new EMV card still work at ATMs?
Yes, your new card will work exactly the same way as your current / old one and will have the same PIN number.
Verified by Visa
Take the Coastal1 Credit Union Visa® Check Card you already use, add a password to confirm online purchases, and you’ve got Verified by Visa®, the service that helps to ensure that only you can use your card online. Visa® always protects you against unauthorized purchases. But with Verified by Visa®, you can help prevent unauthorized purchases before they even happen.
For more information click on the Verified by Visa® logo. Even better, this blazing speed comes with all the accountability you’re looking for. All Visa® Check Card purchases are listed on your monthly checking account statement. And, since Visa® is welcomed practically everywhere, you are too – at more than twelve million locations at last count.
Your Visa® Check Card is also an ATM card, pulling double duty all over the world. In fact, it’s good for cash anytime you see Cirrus Plus, NYCE or Visa on a nearby ATM, enabling you to withdraw up to $500, balance permitting, within any 24-hour period.
To report a lost or stolen Visa® Check Card please call: 833-809-9971.
Your Coastal 1 Debit Card Now Supports Contactless Transactions
Faster Transactions
• Your new card includes the latest chip technology including support for contactless transactions.
• Contactless means you don’t have to insert your card into the point-of-sale terminal and wait…
• Save time every time you tap.
Secure Transactions
• Every chip transaction and every contactless transaction includes a unique code, helping to protect against fraud and keep your information safe.
• The information on your card is protected by unique keys.
• Contactless transactions only work within 1-2 inches from the point-of-sale terminal.
Convenient ATM Access At All Branch Locations
Surcharge-free withdrawals at all participating locations in the RI Credit Union Connection network.
With Coastal1’s Fraud Monitoring Service, keeping your card safe is as easy as sending a text!
How It Works:
With text fraud alerts, if our system detects suspicious activity on your card, you’ll receive a text message with details about the suspected transaction. All you have to do is respond to the text to confirm the transaction.
If you indicate the transaction is fraud, you’ll receive another message with a number to call for follow-up. If not, you’re all set. The system will mark the transaction as legitimate and you can get on with your day – it’s as easy as that.
Getting Started:
If we have your mobile phone number on file, you don’t have to do anything. It’s really that simple. If there is suspicious activity, we’ll send a text alert right away.
If you need to verify or update your mobile phone number give us a call at 877-273-5740.
Call us at 877-273-5740 for more information.
Fraud alert FAQs:
Q: Are Debit Card Fraud Alerts Free?
A: Yes
Q: Is a mobile phone number required?
A: Yes. To verify or update your mobile phone number in our system, please call us at 877-273-5740
Q: Is enrollment required?
A: All Coastal1 members with a debit card are automatically entered into our Fraud Alert System. A mobile phone number is required so please call us at 877-273-5740 to update our records in order to get you started.
Q: What if I don’t want to receive these alerts?
A: All you have to do is hit the Opt Out link in any fraud alert text message that you may receive.
Q: What if I have any questions?
A: Please call our Help line at 1-844-544-3265 if you have questions regarding your fraud alert notification.
Online Banking
INSTANT ACCESS TO YOUR ACCOUNTS ANYTIME, FROM ANYWHERE.
- View current balances and transaction histories
- See cleared checks – individual or within a specific date range
- Open accounts online
- Member to member funds transfer
- Transfer funds between your accounts at Coastal1 or with other financial institutions
- Account notification alerts
- Secure messaging
- Free
Mobile Banking
Bank on your phone or tablet! With online banking* and Coastal1 mobile you’ll enjoy secure instant-access to your accounts anytime from anywhere. View balances; transfer funds at Coastal1 or between another financial institution; deposit checks; receive account notification alerts; access bill pay, secure messaging; and more!
And, improved security features ensure that access to your information is available only to those you trust. Through Detect Safe Browsing, you’ll be notified if we suspect your device has been compromised by a fraudulent event such as: phishing, pharming, malware and more!
*Must be enrolled in online banking to access accounts via Coastal1 mobile app.
Coastal1 customers can order checks in just a few minutes on our website.
Overdraft protection helps prevent your checks from being returned or your debit card from being declined in the event you don’t have sufficient funds in your account to cover your purchase. It also provides additional ATM funds and helps you avoid merchants’ bounced check fees.
Overdraft Privilege
- $600 of available coverage
- Account qualified based on transaction history
- No monthly or annual fees
- Per item fee only if you overdraw your account
- Fees vary based on the type and amount of overdraft
Overdraft Line of Credit
- Apply as you would for a loan
- Interest only on outstanding balances
- Revolving line – use it, pay it off, use it again
- Coverage of $500 or higher based on qualifications
Link to Savings Account
- Automatically transfer funds from your savings account
- No monthly or annual fees
- Per transfer fee only if you overdraw your account
We understand that banking doesn’t always wait for “normal business hours.” That’s why our TellerPhone enables you to access account history, transfer funds, get current rates and more, anytime – day or night.
How it works
- Call 401-722-2212 or 800-298-2212 option 2
- Choose from the menu of options for accessing your account information.
Download our Service Fees Schedule PDF file.
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