Golden Plain Credit Union still offers their best reward checking account they call Golden Rewards Checking that has current interest rates as high as 6.01% AY for balances through $25,000. Funds above the $25K line earn 0.51% APY. The bank also refunds ATM fees of as much $25 every cycle as long as the account holder meets the necessary requirements.

The monthly requirements to enjoy the best checking account interest rates are the following:

• Complete at least 10 transactions using the Visa Check Card
• Opt for electronic statements
• use Golden Plains Online

The interest rates drop to 0.21% if the above monthly requirements are not met. This reward checking account deal is only open for members who are residents of Kansas. This top interest rate can be enjoyed with an initial deposit of at least $100. The credit union does not collect any monthly service fees.

The credit union also limits a member to have only one rewards checking account. The max is 2 for every household.

Membership to Golden Plains Credit Union is open to members of the Lee Richardson Zoo. The credit union collects a minimum membership fee of $25. Those who live in Kansan or in the Liberal Trade area are also eligible to sign up. You can check out their Membership Page to know more about the details of joining the credit union. Golden Plains require a savings account balance of at least $10.

Interested individuals can join the credit union and open an account through one of their branches.

Golden Plains Credit Union is covered by the NCUA through charter number 62542. It has declared assets amounting to around $212 million. They have a member base of about 40,000 individuals.