{"id":2316,"date":"2023-08-14T18:12:36","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T01:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/personal\/checking\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T09:38:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T17:38:17","slug":"checking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/personal\/checking\/","title":{"rendered":"Checking Accounts"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Washington Checking Accounts<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t

Feel good free checking.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Sound checking accounts offer easy access to your money, plus tons of free perks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Sound Debit Account<\/h3>

Enjoy no fees, zero minimum balance, and even receive your paycheck up to two days early.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Free Checking<\/h3>

Open your free Checking Account today and enjoy absolutely no fees, only at Sound.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Interest Checking<\/h3>

Combine the convenience of traditional checking with the earning potential of a savings account.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Cash Back Checking<\/h3>

Earn 1% cash back on debit card transactions, up to $10\/month.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\tMobile Phone<\/title>\n\t\tclass=”wrapper”>\n <g transform=\"translate(-367.614 -221.146)\">\n <path d=\"M929.524,15.7H899.283a3.077,3.077,0,0,0-3.074,3.074V77.633a3.078,3.078,0,0,0,3.074,3.074h30.241a3.077,3.077,0,0,0,3.074-3.074V61.926a16.6,16.6,0,0,1,0-32.6V18.778a3.077,3.077,0,0,0-3.074-3.074M907.068,38.076h7.548V41.1h-7.548Zm9.058,9.058h-6.038V44.115h6.038Zm-15.1-9.058h3.019V41.1H901.03Zm3.019,15.1H901.03V50.153h3.019Zm0-9.058h3.019v3.019h-3.019Zm13.586,9.058H907.068V50.153h10.567Z\" transform=\"translate(-525.576 208.461)\" fill=\"#1f79af\"\/>\n <path d=\"M920.637,49.966V65.673a3.078,3.078,0,0,1-3.074,3.074H887.322a3.078,3.078,0,0,1-3.074-3.074V6.818a3.078,3.078,0,0,1,3.074-3.074h30.241a3.077,3.077,0,0,1,3.074,3.074V17.363a16.593,16.593,0,0,1,3.019-.3V6.818A6.1,6.1,0,0,0,917.563.725H887.322a6.1,6.1,0,0,0-6.093,6.093V65.673a6.1,6.1,0,0,0,6.093,6.093h30.241a6.1,6.1,0,0,0,6.093-6.093V50.267a16.611,16.611,0,0,1-3.019-.3\" transform=\"translate(-513.615 220.421)\" fill=\"#00205b\"\/>\n <rect width=\"7.548\" height=\"3.019\" transform=\"translate(381.492 246.537)\" fill=\"#00205b\"\/>\n <rect width=\"6.039\" height=\"3.019\" transform=\"translate(384.511 252.575)\" fill=\"#00205b\"\/>\n <rect width=\"10.567\" height=\"3.019\" transform=\"translate(381.492 258.614)\" fill=\"#00205b\"\/>\n <rect width=\"3.019\" height=\"3.019\" transform=\"translate(378.473 252.575)\" fill=\"#00205b\"\/>\n <rect width=\"3.019\" height=\"3.019\" transform=\"translate(375.454 246.537)\" fill=\"#00205b\"\/>\n <rect width=\"3.019\" height=\"3.019\" transform=\"translate(375.454 258.614)\" fill=\"#00205b\"\/>\n <path d=\"M1026.614,81.765c-.045,0-.089,0-.134,0a16.6,16.6,0,0,0,0,33.2c.045,0,.089,0,.134,0a16.606,16.606,0,1,0,0-33.211m0,30.192A13.587,13.587,0,1,1,1040.2,98.37a13.6,13.6,0,0,1-13.587,13.587\" transform=\"translate(-616.439 155.714)\" fill=\"#efc025\"\/>\n <path d=\"M1062.526,117.49h1.51a2.267,2.267,0,0,1,2.265,2.264h3.019a5.291,5.291,0,0,0-4.529-5.229v-1.564h-3.019v1.564a5.283,5.283,0,0,0,.755,10.513h1.51a2.264,2.264,0,1,1,0,4.529h-1.51a2.267,2.267,0,0,1-2.264-2.264h-3.019a5.291,5.291,0,0,0,4.529,5.228V134.1h3.019v-1.565a5.283,5.283,0,0,0-.755-10.512h-1.51a2.265,2.265,0,0,1,0-4.529\" transform=\"translate(-654.153 130.806)\" fill=\"#efc025\"\/>\n <\/g>\n\t<\/symbol>\t<\/svg>\n<h3 class=\"co-columns--box_headline\" >Online and Mobile Banking<\/h3><div class=\"co-columns--box_desc\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/personal\/online-banking\/\">Online<\/a> and Mobile Banking, Bill Pay, Mobile Deposit, and Mobile Pay for Apple and Android devices.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"co-columns--box_button\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-columns--box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg\n\t\tclass=\"co-columns--box_icon IconCalendarCrossedOut\"\n\t\tviewBox=\"0 0 81.407 71.232\"\n\t\twidth=\"81.407\"\n\t\theight=\"71.232\"\n\t>\n\t\t<title>Calendar Crossed Out<\/title>\n\t\tclass=”wrapper”>\n <g transform=\"translate(-199.078 -627.12)\">\n\t\t\t<rect width=\"16.96\" height=\"1.696\" transform=\"translate(251.654 654.419)\" fill=\"#1f79af\"\/>\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M123.113,2014.966H48.38a3.337,3.337,0,0,0-3.337,3.338v10.679H126.45V2018.3a3.338,3.338,0,0,0-3.338-3.338m-69.59,8.48H50.131v-3.392h3.392Zm6.784,0H56.915v-3.392h3.392Zm7.084,0H64v-3.392h3.392Zm40.657,0h-3.392v-3.392h3.392Zm6.784,0H111.44v-3.392h3.392Zm7.084,0h-3.392v-3.392h3.392Z\" transform=\"translate(154.035 -1387.846)\" fill=\"#00205b\"\/>\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M289.067,2142.063h23.744v-8.48H289.067Zm20.352-3.392h-16.96v-1.7h16.96Z\" transform=\"translate(-40.805 -1482.555)\" fill=\"#efc025\"\/>\n\t\t\t<rect width=\"22.048\" height=\"3.392\" transform=\"translate(248.988 678.163)\" fill=\"#efc025\"\/>\n\t\t\t<rect width=\"11.872\" height=\"3.392\" transform=\"translate(248.988 683.251)\" fill=\"#efc025\"\/>\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M45.043,2084.509v47.5a9.712,9.712,0,0,0,9.712,9.712h61.984a9.712,9.712,0,0,0,9.712-9.712v-47.5Zm38.951,40.235a12.346,12.346,0,0,1-5.334,4.472,20.621,20.621,0,0,1-8.865,1.7,31.7,31.7,0,0,1-7.662-.941,22.683,22.683,0,0,1-6.564-2.667l3.766-7.793a16.858,16.858,0,0,0,4.838,2.249,18.916,18.916,0,0,0,5.308.785,7.847,7.847,0,0,0,4.236-.994,3.156,3.156,0,0,0,1.569-2.824q0-3.556-5.6-3.556H65.349v-6.538l6.538-7.061H57.452v-8H83.916v6.485l-7.584,8.159a12.184,12.184,0,0,1,6.982,3.74,9.972,9.972,0,0,1,2.432,6.773,11.045,11.045,0,0,1-1.752,6.015m22.83,5.271H94.952v-3.392h11.872ZM117,2124.928H94.952v-3.392H117Zm.97-22.048H94.227v-8.48H117.97Z\" transform=\"translate(154.035 -1443.373)\" fill=\"#1f79af\"\/>\n <\/g>\n\t<\/symbol>\t<\/svg>\n<h3 class=\"co-columns--box_headline\" >Early Pay<\/h3><div class=\"co-columns--box_desc\"><p>Early Pay<sup>3<\/sup> delivers your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/blog\/direct-deposit-at-sound\/\">direct deposit<\/a> up to two days before your \u201cofficial\u201d pay date. It\u2019s free for all Sound members!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"co-columns--box_button\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-columns--box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg\n\t\tclass=\"co-columns--box_icon IconDebitCreditCard\"\n\t\tviewBox=\"0 0 83.291 58.304\"\n\t\twidth=\"83.291\"\n\t\theight=\"58.304\"\n\t>\n\t\t<title>Debit or Credit Card<\/title>\n\t\tclass=”wrapper”>\n <g transform=\"translate(-514.038 -227.134)\">\n <path d=\"M1607.712,183.564a4.163,4.163,0,0,0,4.165,4.165h74.962a4.163,4.163,0,0,0,4.164-4.165V154.412h-83.291Zm24.987-16.658h20.823v8.329H1632.7Zm-12.494,0h8.329v8.329h-8.329Z\" transform=\"translate(-1093.674 97.709)\" fill=\"#1f79af\"\/>\n <path d=\"M1691,34.6a4.165,4.165,0,0,0-4.164-4.165h-74.962a4.165,4.165,0,0,0-4.165,4.165v8.329H1691Z\" transform=\"translate(-1093.674 196.697)\" fill=\"#1f79af\"\/>\n <rect width=\"83.291\" height=\"12.494\" transform=\"translate(514.038 239.628)\" fill=\"#00205b\"\/>\n <rect width=\"8.329\" height=\"8.329\" transform=\"translate(526.531 264.615)\" fill=\"#efc025\"\/>\n <rect width=\"20.823\" height=\"8.329\" transform=\"translate(539.025 264.615)\" fill=\"#efc025\"\/>\n <\/g>\n\t<\/symbol>\t<\/svg>\n<h3 class=\"co-columns--box_headline\" >Debit Card with Mobile Pay<\/h3><div class=\"co-columns--box_desc\"><p>If you have your phone, you have your debit card. Sound Mobile Pay works at millions of locations.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"co-columns--box_button\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-columns--box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg\n\t\tclass=\"co-columns--box_icon IconShieldCheck\"\n\t\tviewBox=\"0 0 61.117 70.765\"\n\t\twidth=\"61.117\"\n\t\theight=\"70.765\"\n\t>\n\t\t<title>Shield Check<\/title>\n\t\tclass=”wrapper”>\n <g transform=\"translate(-200.384 -430.658)\">\n <g>\n <path d=\"M112.638,1048.993a8.722,8.722,0,0,0-2.428-6.055q-.145-.153-.3-.3c-.151-.144-.306-.284-.467-.417q-.162-.134-.331-.261c-.157-.117-.319-.227-.483-.333-.19-.124-.384-.242-.584-.351a8.736,8.736,0,0,0-1.165-.526q-.4-.147-.824-.256a8.783,8.783,0,0,0-2.192-.276H60.294a8.786,8.786,0,0,0-2.193.276q-.42.108-.824.256-.2.074-.4.157a8.813,8.813,0,0,0-3.86,3.179q-.236.35-.439.724a8.722,8.722,0,0,0-1.048,3.73q-.011.224-.011.452v35.818a8.754,8.754,0,0,0,.145,1.577q.068.373.168.737c.054.2.113.4.181.589q.081.23.174.456a8.771,8.771,0,0,0,2.63,3.5l21.785,17.4a8.773,8.773,0,0,0,10.95,0l21.785-17.4a8.773,8.773,0,0,0,3.3-6.855Zm-4.233,35.818a4.518,4.518,0,0,1-1.707,3.548l-21.785,17.4a4.541,4.541,0,0,1-5.667,0l-21.785-17.4a4.518,4.518,0,0,1-1.707-3.548v-35.818a4.546,4.546,0,0,1,4.541-4.541h43.571a4.546,4.546,0,0,1,4.541,4.541Z\" transform=\"translate(148.863 -609.561)\" fill=\"#eec022\"\/>\n <path d=\"M116.7,1066.671H81.415a3.446,3.446,0,0,0-3.442,3.442v35.818a3.424,3.424,0,0,0,1.294,2.689l21.785,17.4s22.268-23.112,15.652-59.349\" transform=\"translate(127.743 -630.682)\" fill=\"#1f79af\"\/>\n <path d=\"M120.632,1061.22H77.062a4.546,4.546,0,0,0-4.541,4.541v35.818a4.517,4.517,0,0,0,1.707,3.548l21.785,17.4a4.541,4.541,0,0,0,5.667,0l21.785-17.4a4.517,4.517,0,0,0,1.707-3.548v-35.818a4.546,4.546,0,0,0-4.541-4.541m-45.718,43.049a3.425,3.425,0,0,1-1.294-2.69v-35.818a3.446,3.446,0,0,1,3.442-3.442h35.289c6.617,36.237-15.652,59.349-15.652,59.349Z\" transform=\"translate(132.096 -626.329)\" fill=\"#00205b\"\/>\n <\/g>\n <\/g>\n\t<\/symbol>\t<\/svg>\n<h3 class=\"co-columns--box_headline\" >High-Tech Protection<\/h3><div class=\"co-columns--box_desc\"><p>Free EMV chip debit card, real-time text alerts, and card lock\/unlock features in our Sound Mobile app.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"co-columns--box_button\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-columns--box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg\n\t\tclass=\"co-columns--box_icon IconArrowsUpDown\"\n\t\tviewBox=\"0 0 74.214 71.041\"\n\t\twidth=\"74.214\"\n\t\theight=\"71.041\"\n\t>\n\t\t<title>Arrows Up & Down<\/title>\n\t\tclass=”wrapper”>\n <g transform=\"translate(-190 -816.756)\">\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M115.662,3035.821a19.089,19.089,0,1,0,19.089,19.089,19.111,19.111,0,0,0-19.089-19.089m0,35.076a15.987,15.987,0,1,1,15.987-15.987,16.005,16.005,0,0,1-15.987,15.987\" transform=\"translate(112.892 -2202.945)\" fill=\"#efc025\"\/>\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M166.012,3075.169h1.469a2.329,2.329,0,0,1,2.327,2.327h3.1a5.437,5.437,0,0,0-4.653-5.373v-2.4a.758.758,0,0,0-.758-.758h-1.586a.758.758,0,0,0-.758.758v2.4a5.436,5.436,0,0,0-4.65,5.58,5.512,5.512,0,0,0,5.551,5.221H167.4a2.382,2.382,0,0,1,2.4,2.167,2.329,2.329,0,0,1-2.321,2.486H165.93a2.329,2.329,0,0,1-2.327-2.327h-3.1a5.436,5.436,0,0,0,4.654,5.373v2.285a.874.874,0,0,0,.874.874h1.355a.874.874,0,0,0,.874-.874v-2.285a5.436,5.436,0,0,0,4.649-5.58,5.512,5.512,0,0,0-5.551-5.221H165.93a2.329,2.329,0,0,1-2.321-2.486,2.382,2.382,0,0,1,2.4-2.167\" transform=\"translate(61.849 -2229.409)\" fill=\"#efc025\"\/>\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M146.579,3015.109v-24.868h5.315l-9.285-13.923-10.492,13.923h5.154v24.868a18.8,18.8,0,0,1-34.206,10.792l-5.777,7.666a28.088,28.088,0,0,0,49.29-18.458\" transform=\"translate(112.32 -2155.436)\" fill=\"#00205b\"\/>\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M9.285,3022.758l10.492-13.924H14.622v-24.867a18.8,18.8,0,0,1,34.206-10.792l5.777-7.666a28.088,28.088,0,0,0-49.29,18.458v24.867H0Z\" transform=\"translate(190 -2139.087)\" fill=\"#1f79af\"\/>\n <\/g>\n\t<\/symbol>\t<\/svg>\n<h3 class=\"co-columns--box_headline\" >Overdraft Refund<sup>1<\/sup><\/h3><div class=\"co-columns--box_desc\"><p>Everyone makes mistakes. That\u2019s why we offer one overdraft refund every year.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"co-columns--box_button\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-columns--box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg\n\t\tclass=\"co-columns--box_icon IconATM\"\n\t\tviewBox=\"0 0 66.742 69.624\"\n\t\twidth=\"66.742\"\n\t\theight=\"69.624\"\n\t>\n\t\t<title>ATM<\/title>\n\t\tclass=”wrapper”>\n <g transform=\"translate(-963.171 -221.557)\">\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M3836.088,23.077V2.764h66.742V23.077a2.9,2.9,0,1,1-5.8,0V8.568h-55.135V23.077a2.9,2.9,0,1,1-5.8,0\" transform=\"translate(-2872.917 218.792)\" fill=\"#efc025\"\/>\n\t\t\t<rect width=\"5.804\" height=\"20.313\" transform=\"translate(983.484 230.262)\" fill=\"#00205b\"\/>\n\t\t\t<rect width=\"5.804\" height=\"14.509\" transform=\"translate(983.484 253.477)\" fill=\"#00205b\"\/>\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M4066.448,106.874h5.8a2.9,2.9,0,0,0,2.9-2.9V45.956h-8.705Z\" transform=\"translate(-3056.847 184.306)\" fill=\"#1f79af\"\/>\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M3916.892,45.956h-23.215v58.016a2.9,2.9,0,0,0,2.9,2.9h20.313Zm-14.509,0h5.8V66.269h-5.8Zm0,23.215h5.8V83.68h-5.8Z\" transform=\"translate(-2918.899 184.306)\" fill=\"#1f79af\"\/>\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M4008.858,45.957v60.918h11.607V45.957Z\" transform=\"translate(-3010.865 184.305)\" fill=\"#00205b\"\/>\n <\/g>\n\t<\/symbol>\t<\/svg>\n<h3 class=\"co-columns--box_headline\" >Nationwide ATM Access<\/h3><div class=\"co-columns--box_desc\"><p>Get surcharge-free access to over 30,000 ATMs nationwide. That\u2019s more than any bank.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"co-columns--box_button\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"co-flex_row co-flex_row__white co-flex_row__product-comparison co-flex_row__next_row__long-form-text\" id=\"compare\">\n\t<div class=\"co-flex_row--row co-row\">\n\t\t <section class=\"co-comp_table_outer_wrap js-comp_table\">\n \t\t<header class=\"co-intro_text\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"co-intro_text--title\">Compare Checking Accounts<\/h2><div class=\"co-intro_text--intro\"><p>Not sure which Checking Account is best for you? Compare options below. When you’re ready, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/open-a-free-checking-account\/\">open a Checking Account online<\/a>. All it takes is a few minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/header>\n\t <div class=\"co-comp_table_wrap\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_table co-comp_table__key_0\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--title js-comp_table_title\">\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"co-comp_item--list js-comp_table_list co-comp_item--list__no_last_border\">\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Best if you want<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>Best if you want<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Earn dividends<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>Earn dividends<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Earns cash back<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>Earns cash back<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Monthly Fee<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>Monthly Fee<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Personal Checks<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>Personal Checks<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Free cashier’s checks and money orders<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>Free cashier’s checks and money orders<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Minimum balance<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>Minimum balance<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell co-comp_item--item__last\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>$5 Safe deposit box discount<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>$5 Safe deposit box discount<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_table co-comp_table__key_1\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--title js-comp_table_title\">\n <p>Sound Debit Account<sup>2<\/sup><\/p> <\/div>\n <ul class=\"co-comp_item--list js-comp_table_list co-comp_item--list__no_last_border\">\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Best if you want<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>No overdraft fees<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Earn dividends<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>N\/A<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Earns cash back<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>N\/A<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Monthly Fee<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>$0 <br><span class=\"small-text\">with $500 monthly direct deposit and eStatements, otherwise $3<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Personal Checks<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>N\/A<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Free cashier’s checks and money orders<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>3\/each free per month<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Minimum balance<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>$0<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell co-comp_item--item__last\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>$5 Safe deposit box discount<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>N\/A<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_table co-comp_table__key_2\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--title js-comp_table_title\">\n <p>Free Checking <\/p> <\/div>\n <ul class=\"co-comp_item--list js-comp_table_list co-comp_item--list__no_last_border\">\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Best if you want<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>No fees, no fuss<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Earn dividends<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>N\/A<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Earns cash back<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>N\/A<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Monthly Fee<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>$0<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Personal Checks<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"35.815\" height=\"25.203\" viewBox=\"0 0 35.815 25.203\"><path d=\"M-4717.4-4563.8a1.982,1.982,0,0,1-1.407-.583l-10.612-10.612a1.989,1.989,0,0,1,0-2.813,1.989,1.989,0,0,1,2.813,0l9.205,9.2,19.817-19.816a1.989,1.989,0,0,1,2.813,0,1.989,1.989,0,0,1,0,2.813l-21.224,21.224A1.982,1.982,0,0,1-4717.4-4563.8Z\" transform=\"translate(4730 4589)\" fill=\"#0f205b\"\/><\/svg><\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Free cashier’s checks and money orders<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>N\/A<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Minimum balance<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>$0<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell co-comp_item--item__last\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>$5 Safe deposit box discount<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>N\/A<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_table co-comp_table__key_3\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--title js-comp_table_title\">\n <p>Interest Checking<\/p> <\/div>\n <ul class=\"co-comp_item--list js-comp_table_list co-comp_item--list__no_last_border\">\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Best if you want<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>Interest on your balance<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Earn dividends<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"35.815\" height=\"25.203\" viewBox=\"0 0 35.815 25.203\"><path d=\"M-4717.4-4563.8a1.982,1.982,0,0,1-1.407-.583l-10.612-10.612a1.989,1.989,0,0,1,0-2.813,1.989,1.989,0,0,1,2.813,0l9.205,9.2,19.817-19.816a1.989,1.989,0,0,1,2.813,0,1.989,1.989,0,0,1,0,2.813l-21.224,21.224A1.982,1.982,0,0,1-4717.4-4563.8Z\" transform=\"translate(4730 4589)\" fill=\"#0f205b\"\/><\/svg><\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Earns cash back<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>N\/A<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Monthly Fee<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>$0 <br><span class=\"small-text\">with $500 monthly direct deposit and eStatements or age 55 , otherwise $7<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Personal Checks<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"35.815\" height=\"25.203\" viewBox=\"0 0 35.815 25.203\"><path d=\"M-4717.4-4563.8a1.982,1.982,0,0,1-1.407-.583l-10.612-10.612a1.989,1.989,0,0,1,0-2.813,1.989,1.989,0,0,1,2.813,0l9.205,9.2,19.817-19.816a1.989,1.989,0,0,1,2.813,0,1.989,1.989,0,0,1,0,2.813l-21.224,21.224A1.982,1.982,0,0,1-4717.4-4563.8Z\" transform=\"translate(4730 4589)\" fill=\"#0f205b\"\/><\/svg><\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Free cashier’s checks and money orders<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>N\/A<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Minimum balance<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>$0<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell co-comp_item--item__last\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>$5 Safe deposit box discount<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"35.815\" height=\"25.203\" viewBox=\"0 0 35.815 25.203\"><path d=\"M-4717.4-4563.8a1.982,1.982,0,0,1-1.407-.583l-10.612-10.612a1.989,1.989,0,0,1,0-2.813,1.989,1.989,0,0,1,2.813,0l9.205,9.2,19.817-19.816a1.989,1.989,0,0,1,2.813,0,1.989,1.989,0,0,1,0,2.813l-21.224,21.224A1.982,1.982,0,0,1-4717.4-4563.8Z\" transform=\"translate(4730 4589)\" fill=\"#0f205b\"\/><\/svg><\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_table co-comp_table__key_4\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--title js-comp_table_title\">\n <p>Cash Back Checking<\/p> <\/div>\n <ul class=\"co-comp_item--list js-comp_table_list co-comp_item--list__no_last_border\">\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Best if you want<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>Cash back on swipes<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Earn dividends<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>N\/A<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Earns cash back<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"35.815\" height=\"25.203\" viewBox=\"0 0 35.815 25.203\"><path d=\"M-4717.4-4563.8a1.982,1.982,0,0,1-1.407-.583l-10.612-10.612a1.989,1.989,0,0,1,0-2.813,1.989,1.989,0,0,1,2.813,0l9.205,9.2,19.817-19.816a1.989,1.989,0,0,1,2.813,0,1.989,1.989,0,0,1,0,2.813l-21.224,21.224A1.982,1.982,0,0,1-4717.4-4563.8Z\" transform=\"translate(4730 4589)\" fill=\"#0f205b\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"small-text\">1% on debit card transaction, up to $10\/month<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Monthly Fee<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>$0<br><span class=\"small-text\">with $500 monthly direct deposit and eStatements or age 55 , otherwise $7<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Personal Checks<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"35.815\" height=\"25.203\" viewBox=\"0 0 35.815 25.203\"><path d=\"M-4717.4-4563.8a1.982,1.982,0,0,1-1.407-.583l-10.612-10.612a1.989,1.989,0,0,1,0-2.813,1.989,1.989,0,0,1,2.813,0l9.205,9.2,19.817-19.816a1.989,1.989,0,0,1,2.813,0,1.989,1.989,0,0,1,0,2.813l-21.224,21.224A1.982,1.982,0,0,1-4717.4-4563.8Z\" transform=\"translate(4730 4589)\" fill=\"#0f205b\"\/><\/svg><\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Free cashier’s checks and money orders<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>N\/A<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>Minimum balance<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>$0<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"co-comp_item--item js-comp_table_cell co-comp_item--item__last\">\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--name\">\n <p>$5 Safe deposit box discount<\/p> <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_item--value\">\n <p>N\/A<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"co-comp_table_cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/membership.soundcu.com\/oao\/launch\" class=\"co-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Open an Account<\/a>\n<\/div> <\/section>\n \n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"co-flex_row co-flex_row__white co-flex_row__long-form-text co-flex_row__next_row__faqs\" id=\"open\">\n\t<div class=\"co-flex_row--row co-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"co-long_form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-long_form--block prow items-start \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-long_form--text pcol-md:7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"co-long_form--headline\" >Early Pay<sup>3<\/sup><\/h2><div class=\"co-long_form--content\"><p>Want to get paid up to two days early? Send your direct deposits to your Sound account and automatically receive them up to two days before payday.<\/p>\n<\/div><a class=\"co-long_form--button co-button gtm-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/support\/checking-savings\/#earlypay\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more about Early Pay<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-long_form--media pcol-md:5 Image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-long_form--media_wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/files\/early-pay.jpg\" class=\"co-long_form--image\" alt=\"woman sitting at desk working\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/files\/early-pay.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/files\/early-pay-396x242.jpg 396w, https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/files\/early-pay-75x46.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"co-long_form--media__svg\" width=\"252.96\" height=\"86.432\" viewBox=\"0 0 252.96 86.432\"><g transform=\"translate(-992.041 -7954.568)\"><path d=\"M567.407,124.428c-77.494-74.559-170.562-30.665-250.487,0C396.429,151.611,495.98,196.666,567.407,124.428Z\" transform=\"translate(677.594 7871.189)\" fill=\"#71c4e8\"\/><path d=\"M452.635,105.62c-41.987-40.4-92.411-16.614-135.715,0C360,120.347,413.936,144.758,452.635,105.62Z\" transform=\"translate(675.121 7914.231)\" fill=\"#00205b\"\/><\/g><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"co-flex_row co-flex_row__white co-flex_row__faqs co-flex_row__next_row__back-to-top\" id=\"faq\">\n\t<div class=\"co-flex_row--row co-row\">\n\t\t\t<section class=\"co-accords_section\" aria-label=\"Get the answers you're looking for.\">\n\t\t\t\t<header class=\"co-intro_text\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"co-intro_text--title\">Get the answers you’re looking for.<\/h2>\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"co-accordion\" data-animation=\"on\" data-multi-items=\"on\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-accordion--item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-accordid=\"4013\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tco-accordion--header\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tjs-accord_toggle\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclosed\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"text-md\">What is a checking account?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"co-accordion--icon no-js:is-hidden\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><g class=\"icon__group\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"3\" y1=\"3\" x2=\"17\" y2=\"17\"><\/line><line x1=\"17\" y1=\"3\" x2=\"3\" y2=\"17\"><\/line><\/g><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tco-accordion--panel\n\t\t\t\t\t\tjs-accord_content\n\t\t\t\t\t\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A checking account is a bank account that you can use for everyday transactions. This includes depositing checks, withdrawing cash using your debit card, and setting up direct deposits from your employer\u2019s payroll, social security and more.<\/p>\n<p>Sound Credit Union offers Checking Accounts. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/personal\/checking\/\">Learn More \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-accordion--item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-accordid=\"4014\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tco-accordion--header\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tjs-accord_toggle\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclosed\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"text-md\">How do I open a checking account?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"co-accordion--icon no-js:is-hidden\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><g class=\"icon__group\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"3\" y1=\"3\" x2=\"17\" y2=\"17\"><\/line><line x1=\"17\" y1=\"3\" x2=\"3\" y2=\"17\"><\/line><\/g><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tco-accordion--panel\n\t\t\t\t\t\tjs-accord_content\n\t\t\t\t\t\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/open-a-free-checking-account\/\">open a checking account<\/a> you\u2019ll want to complete a provided application, and make an opening deposit, if required. You\u2019ll need your member number (if you\u2019re already a member) and personal information, including a government-issued photo ID. Checking accounts can be opened online or at any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/branches\/\">branch location<\/a>. If opening your account <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/personal\/online-banking\/\">online<\/a>, have your mobile device handy and be prepared to access your email account.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/\">Sound Credit Union<\/a> offers Checking Accounts. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/open-a-free-checking-account\/\">Learn More \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-accordion--item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-accordid=\"4015\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tco-accordion--header\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tjs-accord_toggle\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclosed\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"text-md\">Does Mobile Pay work on my checking account?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"co-accordion--icon no-js:is-hidden\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><g class=\"icon__group\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"3\" y1=\"3\" x2=\"17\" y2=\"17\"><\/line><line x1=\"17\" y1=\"3\" x2=\"3\" y2=\"17\"><\/line><\/g><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tco-accordion--panel\n\t\t\t\t\t\tjs-accord_content\n\t\t\t\t\t\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Mobile Pay is available on all Sound cards, including debit cards attached to your checking account.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on Mobile Pay, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/personal\/mobile-banking\/\">Mobile Banking page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"co-accordion--cta\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/support\/\">Learn more in our support section<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\t<\/section>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"co-flex_row co-flex_row__back-to-top co-flex_row__next_row__blog-feed\" >\n\t<div class=\"co-flex_row--row co-row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"co-back-to-top\">\t\n <a class=\"co-back-to-top--link js-scroll_link\" href=\"#\" aria-label=\"\">\n\t\t<img\n\t\t\tclass=\"co-back-to-top--arrow\"\n\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/wp-content\/themes\/soundcu-theme\/images\/back_top.svg\"\n\t\t\talt=\"Back to Top Button\"\n\t\t\twidth=\"18.07\"\n\t\t\theight=\"23.169\"\n\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t>\n\t Back to top <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"co-flex_row co-flex_row__white co-flex_row__blog-feed co-flex_row__next_row__related-products\" >\n\t<div class=\"co-flex_row--row co-row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"co-bf\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"co-intro_text\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"co-intro_text--title\">Enhance your financial savvy.<\/h2>\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t<div class=\"co-bf--list prow prow-md:2 prow-lg:3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"co-post_tile co-columns--box\">\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/files\/iStock-1160240937web-396x261.jpg\" class=\"co-post_tile--img co-columns--box_image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Save Money With High-Yield Checking & Savings Accounts\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/files\/iStock-1160240937web-396x261.jpg 396w, https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/files\/iStock-1160240937web-540x356.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/files\/iStock-1160240937web-75x49.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/files\/iStock-1160240937web.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><h2 class=\"co-post_tile--box_headline co-columns--box_headline\" > <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/blog\/save-money-with-high-yield-checking-savings-accounts\/\" class=\"link\">Save Money With High-Yield Checking & Savings Accounts<\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"co-post_tile--box_desc co-post_tile--excerpt co-columns--box_desc\">\t\t\n\t\t<p>Whether you are stashing away money for a rainy day or your next big purchase, a high-yield account can be a great option for reaching your goals. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/blog\/save-money-with-high-yield-checking-savings-accounts\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">→<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"co-post_tile co-columns--box\">\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/files\/DDPostIcon-640x422-1-396x261.png\" class=\"co-post_tile--img co-columns--box_image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Direct Deposit at Sound\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/files\/DDPostIcon-640x422-1-396x261.png 396w, https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/files\/DDPostIcon-640x422-1-540x356.png 540w, https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/files\/DDPostIcon-640x422-1-75x49.png 75w, https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/files\/DDPostIcon-640x422-1.png 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><h2 class=\"co-post_tile--box_headline co-columns--box_headline\" > <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/blog\/direct-deposit-at-sound\/\" class=\"link\">Direct Deposit at Sound<\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"co-post_tile--box_desc co-post_tile--excerpt co-columns--box_desc\">\t\t\n\t\t<p>As most financial business continues to be electronic, it’s important to provide correct account information to ensure you receive direct deposits and have payments credited properly. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/blog\/direct-deposit-at-sound\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">→<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"co-post_tile co-columns--box\">\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/files\/September-3_-financial-planner-vs-coach_640x422-396x261.jpg\" class=\"co-post_tile--img co-columns--box_image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Financial Planners vs. Financial Coaches Blog Hero\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/files\/September-3_-financial-planner-vs-coach_640x422-396x261.jpg 396w, https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/files\/September-3_-financial-planner-vs-coach_640x422-540x356.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/files\/September-3_-financial-planner-vs-coach_640x422-75x49.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/files\/September-3_-financial-planner-vs-coach_640x422.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><h2 class=\"co-post_tile--box_headline co-columns--box_headline\" > <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/blog\/financial-planners-vs-financial-coaches-whats-the-difference\/\" class=\"link\">Financial Planners vs. Financial Coaches: What\u2019s The Difference?<\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"co-post_tile--box_desc co-post_tile--excerpt co-columns--box_desc\">\t\t\n\t\t<p>Once you\u2019ve found someone you trust, remember that you\u2019re in a judgment-free zone, and it\u2019s time to lay all your financial cards on the table. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/blog\/financial-planners-vs-financial-coaches-whats-the-difference\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">→<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"co-bf--cta\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/blog\/category\/life-finances\/\">Find more financial tips<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"co-flex_row co-flex_row__white co-flex_row__related-products co-flex_row__next_row__multi-path-cta\" >\n\t<div class=\"co-flex_row--row co-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"co-rel_prods\">\n\t\t\t\t<header class=\"co-intro_text\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"co-intro_text--title\">You may also be interested in <\/h2>\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-rel_prods--cols prow prow-md:2 justify-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-rel_prods--col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"co-rel_prods--col_title\">Mobile Banking<\/h3><div class=\"co-rel_prods--col_desc\"><p>Too busy to stop in? That\u2019s cool. With mobile banking you can transfer money, make payments, deposit checks, and more from anywhere.<\/p>\n<\/div><a class=\"co-rel_prods--col_cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/personal\/mobile-banking\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Read more about Mobile Banking\">Learn more about Mobile Banking<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-rel_prods--col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"co-rel_prods--col_title\">Savings Accounts<\/h3><div class=\"co-rel_prods--col_desc\">Opening a savings account makes you a member and offers great perks.<\/div><a class=\"co-rel_prods--col_cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/personal\/open-a-savings-account\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Read more about Savings Accounts\">Learn more about Savings Accounts<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"co-flex_row co-flex_row__white co-flex_row__multi-path-cta co-flex_row__next_row__disclosures\" id=\"open\">\n\t<div class=\"co-flex_row--row co-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"co-mp_ctas\">\n\t\t\t\t<header class=\"co-intro_text\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"co-intro_text--title\">Ready to open your Sound checking account?<\/h2>\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"co-mp_ctas--list prow justify-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-mp_cta pcol-lg:4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-mp_cta--title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOpen your account online\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a data-trigger-id=\"18040\" class=\"modal-trigger co-mp_cta--link\" href=\"#\">Open an Account<\/a>\t<div class=\"co-overlay with-sidebar\" data-trigger-id=\"18040\">\n\t\t<div class=\"co-overlay--inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-overlay--content text-component\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-overlay--content_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"co-overlay--title\">Open an Account at Sound<\/h2><p>Are you new to Sound or already a Member?<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-overlay--cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-overlay--cta__block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a data-trigger-id=\"18039\" class=\"modal-trigger co-overlay--cta_button\" href=\"#\">I’m New<\/a>\t<div class=\"co-overlay with-sidebar\" data-trigger-id=\"18039\">\n\t\t<div class=\"co-overlay--inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-overlay--content text-component\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-overlay--content_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"co-overlay--title\">Welcome!<\/h2><p>Membership starts with a savings account. You can also apply for checking, certificates, and more\u2014all in about 5 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>You’ll need the following ready:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Valid Photo ID<\/li>\n<li>SSN or U.S. Taxpayer ID<\/li>\n<li>Physical Mailing Address<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-overlay--cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-overlay--cta__block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"co-overlay--cta_button\" href=\"https:\/\/account.soundcu.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Started<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-overlay--sidebar text-component\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Thanks for your interest in Sound.<\/h3>\n<p>We’re here to help in the way that’s easiest for you.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"co-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Us<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"small-text\">\n<p><span class=\"co-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/account.soundcu.com\/apptracker#\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Resume a Saved Application<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-overlay--cta__block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a data-trigger-id=\"18041\" class=\"modal-trigger co-overlay--cta_button\" href=\"#\">Already a Member<\/a>\t<div class=\"co-overlay with-sidebar\" data-trigger-id=\"18041\">\n\t\t<div class=\"co-overlay--inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-overlay--content text-component\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-overlay--content_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"co-overlay--title\">Welcome Back!<\/h2><p>Up next, you’ll decide whether to add accounts to your current membership or open a new one.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-overlay--cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-overlay--cta__block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"co-overlay--cta_button\" href=\"https:\/\/account.soundcu.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Started<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-overlay--sidebar text-component\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>We appreciate your membership.<\/h3>\n<p>We’re here to help in the way that’s easiest for you.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"co-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Us<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"small-text\">\n<p><span class=\"co-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/account.soundcu.com\/apptracker#\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Resume a Saved Application<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-overlay--sidebar text-component\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Hello!<\/h3>\n<p>We’re here to help in the way that’s easiest for you.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"co-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Us<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"small-text\">\n<p><span class=\"co-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/account.soundcu.com\/apptracker#\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Resume a Saved Application<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-mp_cta pcol-lg:4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-mp_cta--title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tVisit a local branch\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"co-mp_cta--link gtm-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/branches\/\">Find a Branch<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-mp_cta pcol-lg:4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-mp_cta--title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCall Us\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-mp_cta--content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"tel:8005628130\">800.562.8130<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"co-flex_row co-flex_row__white co-flex_row__last co-flex_row__disclosures\" >\n\t<div class=\"co-flex_row--row co-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"co-disclosures\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"co-disclosures--title\">Disclosures<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"co-disclosures--content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"small-text\">\n<p>All Checking Accounts require Sound membership. Must meet qualifying criteria to open checking account. Offers may change at any time.<br \/>\n<strong><span class=\"bold\">1. Overdraft Refund<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0On request, every checking account can reverse one overdraft fee per calendar year.<br \/>\n<strong>2. Sound Debit Account<\/strong>: No personal check writing, courtesy pay, ATM deposits, or wire transfers.<br \/>\n<span class=\"bold\">3. Early Pay:<\/span> You must have ACH Direct Deposit into a Sound Credit Union account to participate in Early Pay. Depending on your employer\u2019s payroll procedures, it may not be possible to receive your payroll deposit early. Sound does not assume any liability for not depositing these funds to your account early.<\/p>\n<p>FEDERALLY INSURED BY\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mycreditunion.gov\/share-insurance-estimator-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NCUA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"parent":2314,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","_searchwp_excluded":"","footnotes":""},"county":[],"class_list":["post-2316","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2316","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2316"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2316\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17721,"href":"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2316\/revisions\/17721"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2314"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2316"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"county","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soundcu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/county?post=2316"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}