Serious Interest Checking® - High Yield Checking Account
A checking account that can earn you serious interest!
Treat yourself to a credit union high yield checking account that pays you back. With a Serious Interest Checking® high interest checking account, you can earn 4.00% APY* on balances up to $15,000 when you have 12 posted debit card transactions per month, a $1,000 average daily balance, $1,000 minimum recurring monthly direct deposit and eStatements.
A high yield account from Consumers Credit Union allows you the same flexible access to your money that you can get from our checking accounts, with the added benefit of yearly interest and yield on your balance - what’s not to like?
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What is a high yield checking account?
High yield checking accounts, also known as high interest checking accounts, are a form of checking account that offers an interest rate on the money in your account. Much like standard checking accounts, these high-yielding accounts allow you to still access your money every day for purchases, bills, and the like, but with the added benefit of a yearly interest return on the balance in your account, as long as you meet the requirements.
How does a high yield account work?
High yield or high interest checking accounts work just like a normal checking account, in that you can use them to pay for your daily expenses online or in-person, as well as use them to get direct deposits (such as a paycheck). The key difference is that high yield checking accounts can help you earn a much higher interest rate than usual on the money in your account, as long as you meet the requirements. This balance compounds yearly, giving you a bonus simply for using your checking account like you would normally!
Consumers members can open one Serious Interest Checking® account per Social Security number.
How can I open a high yield checking account?
Opening a high interest checking account with Consumers is easy! If you live or work in Michigan, you can open an account online or in-person at any one of our office locations.
Choose a checking account that works best for your lifestyle!
With a Consumers high interest checking account, you have access to additional account benefits.
Local companies honor discounts and services to Consumers members. All you need to do is show your debit or credit card upon purchase. 
An instant-issue debit card will be handed to you when you open an account in one of our offices or sent to you when you open an account online!
Find your Mastercard benefits here, including free ID theft protection.
*Reward qualifications: APY = Annual Percentage Yield. To qualify for the monthly high interest reward (4.00% APY) you must meet the following minimum checking account requirements each statement cycle: (1) make 12 debit card transactions that post to your account during the statement cycle, (2) maintain at least a $1,000 average daily balance in the account, (3) receive an aggregate of $1,000 or more during the statement cycle in recurring direct deposits to the account, and (4) be enrolled in and receive monthly eStatements. Statement cycle: The statement cycle is defined as the period beginning on the first day of each calendar month and ending on the last day of the same month. Balance information and interest crediting: If you meet the minimum qualification requirements during the monthly statement cycle, 4.00% APY will apply to balances $15,000.00 and below; 0.01% APY will apply to balances of $15,000.01 or more. Each interest rate will apply only to the portion of the account balance that is within the specified range. The APY shown on your monthly statement will reflect interest earnings for your entire balance. Interest will be calculated and posted on the last day of each month using an Average Daily Balance Method. The Average Daily Balance Method applies a periodic rate to the average daily balance in the account for the statement cycle. The average daily balance is calculated by adding the balance in the account for each day of the statement cycle and dividing by the number of days in the statement cycle. All Serious Interest Checking Accounts in which reward qualifications are not met will earn 0.01% APY for the entire balance. If you close your account before interest is paid, you may not receive the accrued interest. General information: Rates accurate as of April 25, 2024, are variable and subject to change at any time. Fees may reduce earnings. Limit one high interest checking per Social Security number.
