Foothills Free Checking
Why choose a Foothills Free Checking account from Elevations Credit Union?
- No monthly maintenance fees: Keep your money where it belongs — in your pocket.
- No minimum balance requirements: Open your account with no minimum balance required.
- Easy access to digital banking: Bank anytime, anywhere with our secure digital banking tools.
- Free debit card: Get a complimentary debit card with convenient purchasing and ATM access.
- Option to round up purchases for savings and donations
- Full member benefits: Enjoy all the services and support Elevations Credit Union offers as part of your membership.
Benefits of the Foothills Free Checking account
- Keep more of your money
With no account fees or balance requirements, you can focus on your financial goals. - Stress-free account management
A no-fuss account for your everyday spending, bills, and direct deposits. - Backed by Elevations Credit Union
Access to personalized member service, trusted security, and financial expertise.
Compare our checking account options
Foothills Free Checking is just one of the great checking account options we offer. See how it compares to other Elevations checking accounts to find the right fit for your lifestyle.
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Foothills Free Checking |
Peak Perks Checking |
Summit Dividend |
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Free |
Free or $8 Fee waived if: $1k Direct Deposit OR 20 Debit/Credit Card Transactions per month |
Free or $10 Monthly fee waived if $10,000 combined daily balance (excludes IRAs, HSAs, and CDs) |
| Free debit cards & ATM's nationwide |
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| Secure online banking and mobile app |
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| Credit score, identity, and dark web monitoring |
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| Fully managed identity theft resolution services |
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| Identity theft expense reimbursement coverage |
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| CyberRecovery powered by DynaRisk |
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| Roadside assistance |
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| Cell phone protection |
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| Travel and leisure discounts |
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| $hopping Rewards™ |
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| Fuel savings |
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| 0.25% APR* loan rate discount |
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| 0.25% APY^ boost on CDs |
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| Dividends on checking balance |
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Features
Foothills Free Checking
Monthly fee
Free
Free debit cards & ATM's nationwide

Secure online banking and mobile app

Credit score, identity, and dark web monitoring
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Fully managed identity theft resolution services
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Identity theft expense reimbursement coverage
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CyberRecovery powered by DynaRisk
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Roadside assistance
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Cell phone protection
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Travel and leisure discounts
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$hopping Rewards™
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Fuel savings
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0.25% APR* loan rate discount
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0.25% APY^ boost on CDs
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Dividends on checking balance
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Peak Perks Checking
Monthly fee
Free or $8
Fee waived if: $1k Direct Deposit OR 20 Debit/Credit Card Transactions per month
Free debit cards & ATM's nationwide

Secure online banking and mobile app

Credit score, identity, and dark web monitoring

Fully managed identity theft resolution services

Identity theft expense reimbursement coverage

CyberRecovery powered by DynaRisk

Roadside assistance

Cell phone protection

Travel and leisure discounts

$hopping Rewards™

Fuel savings

0.25% APR* loan rate discount

0.25% APY^ boost on CDs
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Dividends on checking balance
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Summit Dividend
Monthly fee
Free or $10
Monthly fee waived if $10,000 combined daily balance (excludes IRAs, HSAs, and CDs)
Free debit cards & ATM's nationwide

Secure online banking and mobile app

Credit score, identity, and dark web monitoring

Fully managed identity theft resolution services

Identity theft expense reimbursement coverage

CyberRecovery powered by DynaRisk

Roadside assistance

Cell phone protection

Travel and leisure discounts

$hopping Rewards™

Fuel savings

0.25% APR* loan rate discount

0.25% APY^ boost on CDs

Dividends on checking balance

Round up and save
Build your savings, one swipe at a time
Make your purchases add up to savings with Round Up. Here’s how it works:
- Enroll in Round Up through digital banking for free. Find it under “Transaction Round Up.”
- Every debit card purchase rounds up to the nearest dollar.
- Watch your savings grow with every swipe.
You can also donate part of your round-up amounts to the Local Change Foundation and support causes close to home.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You’ll need valid identification, a Social Security Number (SSN), and basic contact information to get started.
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No. Foothills Free Checking is designed with zero monthly maintenance fees and no hidden costs.
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Yes, you can set up direct deposit for paychecks and recurring payments to simplify your banking.
Learn more about direct deposit here.
Open Your Foothills Free Checking Account Today
Get started with a simple, no-fee checking account backed by the trusted service of Elevations Credit Union.
How can we help you?
Give us a call at (800) 429-7626 | Routing #307074580
Membership eligibility and one-time $5 membership fee required at account opening.
*Annual percentage rate
^Annual percentage yield
Peak Perks Checking or Summit Dividend Checking account(s) must remain open with a positive balance to maintain loan discount, CD rate boost, and related checking Benefits.
All credit union loan programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change at any time without notice. Rate shown as low as for qualified borrowers. Rate may change dependent on credit qualifications and underwriting factors. Please speak with an Elevations representative for more information. Offers of credit are subject to membership requirements and credit approval.