Checking
Get paid, move money, pay bills, and manage all your everyday banking needs.
Give $50, Get $100
Tell a friend about WECU and you’ll BOTH be rewarded when they open a Spend Plus or Spend Free checking account!1
Great rates, low fees
When you’re thinking about your next big money decision – building credit, buying a car or house, or consolidating debt – you can count on WECU for competitive rates, low fees, and expert advice.
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Save with Every Swipe
Save the Difference
Turn everyday spending into effortless savings. When you enroll in Save the Difference, your WECU debit card purchases are automatically rounded up to the nearest dollar. The difference from each transaction is then deposited into your WECU savings account. Enroll in online banking or chat with us.
Best of the Northwest Winner
WECU Secures Top Spot
WECU has once again been voted the best banking institution (Gold) in the Best of the Northwest Readers Choice Awards, hosted by Bellingham Alive magazine. With more than 1 million votes, this marks the ninth time WECU has earned this recognition, highlighting its continued dedication to the financial well-being of the community.
Expert Insights
HELOCs and Home Equity
Explore how to unlock your home's equity with HELOCs and home equity loans in this special WECU Expert Insights episode. Learn from real estate experts Nick Borg and Michelle Clemens about smart financing strategies for renovations, plus get a look at local vendors from the Whatcom Home Show.
Member Benefits
Early Payday
Get your paycheck up to two days earlier†† with a WECU checking account. You’ve earned it.
Get Banking On-The-Go
Members love WECU Mobile
Download our 4.8-star app‡ today to check balances, move money, and deposit checks anytime, anywhere. Learn more about online services
Bellingham Bells Opening Day
Join WECU for Opening Day at the Bellingham Bells on Tuesday, June 3. WECU members who show their debit or credit card can buy one general admission Bellingham Bells ticket and get one for free all season long.
Bellingham Bells Opening Day >
WECU Donates $50,000
WECU is proud to announce a $50,000 donation to support food banks in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. This contribution comes at a pivotal moment, as food bank usage has increased dramatically in recent years...
Read More >First Step Visa Seminar
The First Step Visa program allows young people to learn about maintaining good credit and avoiding bad debt. Join us on August 20.
Register Now >Education Grant Expansion
WECU is pleased to announce that its Education First Grant Program, initially providing $125,000 over two years has received an additional boost.
Read More About the Grant Expansion >
WECU Events Calendar
We are proud to be active in our communities. Check out our events calendar to locate WECU sponsored events in Skagit and Whatcom counties.
See the Events Calendar >1See Terms and Conditions. Must meet eligibility requirements. Spend Plus or Spend Free Checking required. $1 minimum opening deposit. APY may vary, see Rate and Fee Schedule. Offer requirements must be fulfilled within 60 days of opening account. Reward will be paid after 60 days if offer requirements are met. Offer may change or discontinue at any time. This offer is not redeemable with any other new member offer.
*APR = Annual Percentage Rate
**Annual Percentage Yield (APY). See Truth-In-Savings and our Rate and Fee Schedule. Fees may reduce earnings. First Step Savings is available for ages 0-19 years with a parent/guardian joint signer. It earns 7.00% APY on balances up to $500. Regular savings rate applies to balances above $500; dividend rate of 0.25%, APY of 0.25%. Dividend Period for balances above $500 is quarterly and dividends compound quarterly. No monthly fee or minimum balance. $1 to open. APY is accurate as of April 01, 2024.
†† Early access to automatic deposits depends on the day the money is sent. WECU deposits the funds on the business day the payment is received, which may be up to 2 days earlier than the scheduled payment date.
‡ WECU Mobile is rated 4.8 in the Apple App Store and 4.7 in Google Play, as of December 2024.