
1APY is subject to change and is effective as of 09/11/2025. In order to earn stated APY, the member must be enrolled in eStatements and have ten (10) POS transactions each month. No minimum opening balance. No daily balance requirements.
2All monthly requirements listed above must be met to earn the stated APY. APY is subject to change and is effective as of 09/11/2025. 5.00% APY earned on the portion of your daily balance that is less than or equal to $10,000 if monthly requirements for Bonus APY are met. 0.10% APY earned on the portion of your daily balance that is greater than $10,000. If monthly requirements are not met, you earn 0.10% APY on your average daily balance. A combined total of at least 20 debit card transactions or ACH transactions must be cleared as of one day before the last day of the month to earn the state APY. Rates may change after the account is opened. Fees could reduce the earnings on the account—one account per primary member.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can start the membership application process online. Once you’re a member, you can officially open a Checking Account by connecting with a CACL Financial team member.
All members who are signed up for e-Statements and have at least 10 POS transactions a month are eligible to receive 1.0% APY* back into their HY WOW! Checking Account the following month.
Yes, the Prime Checking Bundle is limited to one per primary member.
To open an individual checking account, you must be at least 18 years old. Joint checking accounts with an adult are available to those 14 years and older. Minors may receive a debit card once employment is verified.
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