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United NationsChecking accountChecked Oct 10, 2026Updated

United Nations Checking account

1.75%APY · as of Oct 10, 2026
A year for an everyday customer
$1 fees and interest, $2,000 kept
Monthly fee
No monthly fee
On our list
#46 of 986 checking accounts, by a year’s value for an everyday customer
Visit United NationsThe bank’s own page · checked Oct 10, 2026

Rates by balance

BalanceAPY
$0 to $25,0001.75%
$25,000 and up0.05%

Source: the bank’s rates · as of Oct 10, 2026

Rate conditions

Balance needed for the APY
$500Source · checked Oct 10, 2026
To earn the APY
Receive electronic statements
  • Make a minimum of 10 debit card purchases per month
  • Receive $500 or more in qualifying electronic external deposits per month
  • Maintain an average monthly balance of $500 or more
Source · checked Oct 10, 2026
APY when those aren’t met
0.05%Source · checked Oct 10, 2026
APY paid on balances up to
$25,000Source · checked Oct 10, 2026

Fees

Monthly fee
NoneSource · checked Oct 10, 2026
Returned item (NSF) fee
$25Source · checked Oct 10, 2026
ATM network
GlobalSource · checked Oct 10, 2026
Out-of-network ATM fee
$1Source · checked Oct 10, 2026
International ATM fee
$3Source · checked Oct 10, 2026
Foreign transaction fee (debit card)
1%Source · checked Oct 10, 2026
Outgoing international wire
$30Source · checked Oct 10, 2026
Paper statements
$2 a monthSource · checked Oct 10, 2026
Inactivity fee
$5Source · checked Oct 10, 2026
Stop payment
$15Source · checked Oct 10, 2026

Who can open it

Membership
Membership required:
  • Employees and retirees of the United Nations and its affiliated agencies, including the World Bank and International Monetary Fund
  • Consultants of the United Nations and its affiliated agencies in countries that are not subject to US economic sanctions and who have contracts with a minimum term of six (6) months
  • United Nations volunteers in countries that are not subject to US economic sanctions and who have contracts with a minimum term of six (6) months
  • Family members of a UNFCU member, including spouses, parents, children, grandchildren, grandparents, and siblings
Source · checked Oct 10, 2026

Features

ATM fee rebatesDebit cardFree checksInterest bearingJoint accountsMobile check depositSpending alerts

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