Easy Banking in North Florida and South Georgia

Whether you want to avoid monthly fees, get more overdraft protection, or get paid early, we’ve got the checking account for you. Our Power Checking and teen checking options are packed with features like our instant-issue debit card and 24/7 digital banking. Boost your finances with a trusted local credit union!

Powerful Checking Accounts

Powerful Checking Accounts

    • Simplify your banking with Early Payday, a $50 CoverMe cushion to help you avoid overdraft fees, and an Automatic Savings option — all while earning interest on your balance! Best of all? It’s free.*
      • Early Payday? – Yes
      • Earns interest? – Yes, rates based on balances
      • Monthly fees?– No
      • Transaction fees – No
      • Minimum opening deposit – $25
      • Any Requirements? – Direct deposit required for Early Payday feature.
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    • No fees to deposit, withdraw or transfer money
    • No fees for Overdraft transfers (transfer from FCCU savings accounts)​
    • Free digital banking with Mobile Deposit, Zelle & BillPay
    • Mobile Wallet (Apple, Google & Samsung Pay) ​
    • Free real-time text alerts​
    • Two free non-FCCU ATM withdrawals per month​
    • No fees for point-of-sale purchases (grocery store, pharmacy, etc.) including cash back
    • Free e-statements and cleared check images in digital banking
    • Free money management tools in digital banking, including SavvyMoney to monitor and improve your credit score
    • Free financial education with our SmartMoney online courses
    • Grow savings automatically with our EvenUp Savings option
With Average Daily Balance* of $2,500.00 or more (and at no additional cost):
  • Surcharge refunds for transactions at non-First Commerce Credit Union ATMs​
  • Unlimited withdrawals from non-First Commerce Credit Union ATMs​
  • Higher ATM and Debit Card limits
  • Higher rates on Power Checking Money Market accounts
 
Looking for more overdraft protection and greater peace of mind? We’ve got you covered. For just $3.99/month, get more CoverMe Overdraft Protection (up to $100), which could potentially save you hundreds of dollars.*
  • Courtesy Pay/ Overdraft tolerances ranging from $100-$1,000
  • A low, flat Courtesy Pay fee of $10 each
  • No non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees
​To add CoverMe to your Power Checking account,you can sign up through online banking, call a Member Service Representative at 850.488.0035 Option 4 or 1.800.533.5772 during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET), or visit any of our 14 locations.​
Tired of paying ATM fees? With ATM Freedom, you can have easy access to your cash without the extra ATM fees. For only $2.99/month, add ATM Freedom to your Power Checking account for more flexibility wherever you go!
  • Unlimited ATM withdrawals & balance inquiries at FCCU ATMs
  • Unlimited ATM withdrawals at non-FCCU ATMs
  • Unlimited Surcharge refunds on withdrawals at non-FCCU U.S. based ATMs
  • Higher daily ATM and debit card withdrawal limits
To add  +ATM Freedom to your Power Checking Account, you can sign up through online banking, call a Member Service Representative at 850.488.0035 Option 4 or 1.800.533.5772 during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET), or visit any of our 14 locations.
With no monthly fees, powerful digital tools, and a free instant-issue debit card, SmartStart Teen Checking is here to jump-start your financial journey. Designed for members ages 13-17, this account can help teens build good money habits from day 1!*
    • Minimum opening deposit– $25
    • Monthly fees?– No
    • Any requirements?
      • Must be age 13-17
      • Bring birth certificate or government issued photo ID, as well as your social security number.
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  • No adult co-signer required (Note: adult co-signer is required for Main Share Savings accounts)
  • Free instant issue debit card
  • Powerful digital banking tools
  • Free money management tools in digital banking
  • Mobile Wallet (Apple, Google & Samsung Pay)
  • Free real-time text alerts
  • Four (4) free non-FCCU ATM withdrawals per month
  • No fees for point-of-sale purchases (grocery store, pharmacy, etc.) including cash back
  • Free financial education with our SmartMoney online courses
  • Grow savings automatically with our EvenUp Savings option

Packed With Perks and Benefits

With any of our checking accounts, you’ll get

Instant-Issue
Debit Card

Instant-Issue Debit Card

No Minimum
Balance Requirement

No Minimum Balance Requirement

Free Online
& Digital Banking

Free Online & Digital Banking

Nationwide
Network of ATMs

Nationwide Network of ATMs

Powerful Money
Management Tools

Powerful Money Management Tools

Free Access to
Financial Education

Free Access to Financial Education

It's Easy to Switch to Your New Checking Account at First Commerce!

EasySWITCH lets you switch your direct deposit and recurring payments in just a few minutes! You can be sure you’re getting paid how you want, when you want. No more waiting on employers or paper forms. We can take care of everything. Learn more.

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Opening a Checking Account Is Easy

Open online instantly or visit one of our 14 financial centers, call our Contact Center, email us, or schedule an appointment.

Membership at First Commerce Credit Union is available to individuals who live, work, worship, or attend school in eligible counties of North Florida or South Georgia. It also extends to employees of participating businesses and their immediate families.
You can open a checking account online instantly through our website. Alternatively, you can visit one of our 14 financial centers, call the Contact Center, or schedule an appointment. A minimum opening deposit of $25 is required for checking, and you will need to meet membership eligibility and identity verification requirements.
Yes. The Power Checking account from First Commerce Credit Union has no monthly service fee.* It does not require a minimum balance, though a $25 minimum opening deposit is required.
First Commerce offers the ATM Freedom add-on for the Power Checking account. For a monthly fee of $2.99, you’ll get unlimited surcharge refunds on withdrawals at non-FCCU U.S. based ATMs.
If you’re concerned about overdrafts, the Power Checking + CoverMe option is designed for you. For $3.99/month, it provides enhanced overdraft protection with a cushion of up to $100 and eliminates Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) fees.
Yes! The SmartStart Teen Checking account is for ages 13-17. It has no monthly fee and a minimum opening deposit of just $25. It is designed to help young members build money-management habits. This account requires the completion of the SmartStart Checking Account Management course to open.
FCCU offers an Instant-Issue Debit Card when you open your account at a participating financial center. If you open your checking account online, we’ll mail your debit card to you as soon as possible.
Absolutely. Deposits at First Commerce Credit Union are federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) up to at least $250,000 per depositor.
Our CoverMe overdraft protection helps members avoid declined transactions and overdraft fees by providing a built-in cushion. The standard Power Checking account includes a $50 cushion with no overdraft fees if your balance goes negative within that amount.

For added protection, Power Checking + CoverMe costs $3.99 per month and expands the cushion up to $100 while also qualifying your account for Courtesy Pay, which may extend overdraft tolerance from $100 to $1,000 depending on your account history and eligibility.
First Commerce Credit Union has 14 branch locations across North Florida and South Georgia.

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Digital & Mobile Banking

Digital & Mobile Banking

Find out what First Commerce’s powerful Digital Banking tools can do for you.

EvenUp Savings Account

EvenUp Savings Account

Make saving money automatic! When you make a purchase with your FCCU debit card, we’ll round up the amount to the next whole dollar and transfer the difference automatically to your EvenUp Savings Account.

Visa Credit Cards

Visa Credit Cards

Choose our low-interest Visa card, or earn points with our Rewards Visa card to use toward travel, gift cards, cash, and more.

Digital & Mobile Banking

Digital & Mobile Banking

Find out what First Commerce’s powerful Digital Banking tools can do for you.

EvenUp Savings Account

EvenUp Savings Account

Make saving money automatic! When you make a purchase with your FCCU debit card, we’ll round up the amount to the next whole dollar and transfer the difference automatically to your EvenUp Savings Account.

Visa Credit Cards

Visa Credit Cards

Choose our low-interest Visa card, or earn points with our Rewards Visa card to use toward travel, gift cards, cash, and more.

Who We Are

Who We Are

Established in 1940, First Commerce is a full-service, not-for-profit credit union with locations across North Florida and South Georgia. We are a member-owned cooperative and committed to the communities we serve. Our purpose is to empower people to enhance their financial well-being by helping them achieve their financial goals – whether it’s simplifying their day-to-day finances, buying their first car or home, or building a great retirement. When you bank with First Commerce, you get a truly personal experience backed by 85 years of financial expertise.


¹Minimum opening deposit for Power Checking Checking is $25. No minimum balance required. Must meet minimum criteria for usage of FCCU Mobile Deposit. Standard carrier text/data rates may apply. Members must be 18 years of age or older to open an account and Power Checking Money Market. Early PayDay requires a direct deposit of the member’s paycheck or government benefits via the Automated Clearing House (ACH) no less frequently than monthly. Early access to direct deposit funds depends on timing of the payment file submission from the payer. FCCU generally makes these funds available on the day the payment file is received, which may be up to 2 days earlier than the scheduled payment date. For government benefits, this could be up to 4 days early. There are no overdraft fees for the first $50.00 a member’s account goes into the negative. CoverMe Overdraft Protection up to $50.00 is provided at no cost. However, there may be out-of-network or third- party fees associated with ATM transactions. CoverMe Overdraft Protection does not cover money movement through apps such as Zelle®, Venmo, and Cash App. Courtesy Pay Protection beyond the $50 CoverMe cushion is not available with Power Checking. NSF fees are capped at five (5) fees per day. Members may make up to two (2) free non-First Commerce Credit Union ATM withdrawals per month after which there is a fee for additional withdrawals at non-FCCU ATMs.
²Minimum opening deposit for Power Checking + CoverMe is $25. For Power Checking + CoverMe accounts, members are eligible for Early PayDay. Early PayDay requires a direct deposit of the member’s paycheck or government benefits via the Automated Clearing House (ACH) no less frequently than monthly. Early access to direct deposit funds depends on the timing of the submission of the payment file from the payer. We generally make these funds available on the day the payment file is received, which may be up to 2 days earlier than the scheduled payment date. For government benefits, this could be up to 4 days early. With an average daily balance (ADB) of $2,500.00 or more members are eligible for: 1) surcharge refunds for withdrawals at non-First Commerce Credit Union ATMs, 2) unlimited withdrawals from non-First Commerce Credit Union ATMs, 3) higher ATM and Debit Card limits, and 4) higher rates on Power Checking Money Market accounts. NSF fees are not assessed on Power Checking + CoverMe accounts. Members may make up to two free non-First Commerce Credit Union ATM withdrawals per month after which there is a fee for additional withdrawals at non-FCCU ATMs as disclosed in the Schedule of Fees and Charges. Although there are no overdraft fees for the first $100 a member’s account goes into the negative, there may be out-of-network or third- party fees associated with ATM transactions. Courtesy Pay Protection is available, and CoverMe Overdraft Protection is provided up to $100.00. CoverMe Overdraft Protection is not available to cover money movement through apps such as Zelle®, Venmo, and Cash App. Members must be 18 years of age or older to select the Power Checking + CoverMe account.
³Minimum opening deposit for SmartStart Teen Checking is $25. No minimum balance required. Approval required for usage of FCCU Mobile Deposit. Standard carrier text/data rates may apply. Members must be 13-17 years of age to open a SmartStart account. There may be out-of-network or third- party fees associated with ATM transactions. Members may make up to four (4) free non-First Commerce Credit Union ATM withdrawals per month after which there is a fee for additional withdrawals at non-FCCU ATMs. For SmartStart Teen Checking, completion of SmartStart Checking Account Management course is required. To open account, bring a screenshot or print out showing the Checking Account Management course completion to one of our locations or call us.
4The +ATM Freedom Package is an optional feature for Power Checking account holders. Members can activate (Opt-In) or cancel (Opt-Out) of the +ATM Freedom Package in digital banking at any time. A fee of $2.99 will be assessed each time the +ATM Freedom Package is activated in digital banking. Activations and cancellations occur immediately and access to the services will be available or terminated upon activation or cancellation. With the +ATM Freedom Package activated, members will receive: 1) surcharge refunds on withdrawals assessed by non-First Commerce Credit Union US based ATM operators, 2) unlimited withdrawals from non-First Commerce Credit Union ATMs, 3) higher ATM and Debit Card limits.

For complete terms & conditions, call 850.488.0035 or 1.800.533.5772, or visit one of our locations. Insured by NCUA.