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Our members enjoy one of the highest checking rates in the area.1 Just one reason why we’ve earned over 1,500 5-star reviews!
Can your bank say that?
2Day Early Pay Direct Deposit
Real-Time Debit Card Controls
Absolutely No Fees
No Minimum Balances
5-Star Service, 5-Star Reviews, and 5.55% Checking!
Don’t settle for the skimpy (and we mean skimpy) interest the big banks offer.
BR Telco offers 5.55% APY2 on balances up to $10,000. Sounds like it's time to switch, huh?
Treat Yourself To More
Qualifying for 5.55% checking is easy:
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Set up Direct Deposit
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Enroll in eStatements
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Make 15 debit card transactions a month
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No penalties if qualification is not met
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5-Star Service & Support
- Expert Financial Guidance
Am I Eligible To Join?
Membership with BR Telco is easy! Do you live, work, or attend school in one of the following parishes?
- Ascension
- East Baton Rouge
- East Feliciana
- Iberville
- Livingston
- Pointe Coupee
- Saint Helena
- Tangipahoa
- West Baton Rouge
- West Feliciana
Are you a parent, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, stepparent, or stepchild of a Baton Rouge Telco member? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you’re eligible to join BR Telco Federal Credit Union.
Checking FAQs
How do I get 5.55% APY on my Premier Interest Checking Account?
Simple! Just enroll in monthly e-statements, set up a direct deposit, and make a minimum of 15 transactions each month to qualify.
Are there any penalties if I can't maintain my eligibility status with a Premier Interest checking account?
Eligibility for Baton Rouge Telco’s Premier checking account varies on a month-to-month basis. If non-eligible, you will simply earn the standard rate for that month. There will be no additional penalties. Opportunity for re-eligibility will open for the following month.
How do I open a Premier Interest checking account?
You can begin the account opening process online, over the phone, or in-person with a member services representative. Not yet a member? Enroll for Baton Rouge Telco membership now.
What is 2Day Early Pay?
With 2Day Early pay, your paycheck is available up to 2 days before your normal payday. This service is free on all checking accounts with Direct Deposit. So if you normally get paid on Friday, you’ll now see your paycheck in your account as soon as Wednesday.
How do I enroll in eStatements?
It’s super easy! In our Mobile App, tap on More in the bottom menu, then tap eStatements. Or from Online Banking, select eStatements in the top menu and follow the prompts.
High rates, rave reviews! Your local credit union delivers a 5-star experience.
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Disclosures
1 – Based on results as of 7/22/2024 from DepositAccounts.com, an unbiased third party providing one of the most accurate and comprehensive account comparison tools available.