Fresh Start Checking Account

Helping you get your money back on track

Information we receive from ChexSystems may prevent your request to open an Advantage Checking Account. The good news is you may be eligible to open an AFL-CIO Credit Union Fresh Start Checking Account.

don’t let a consumer score stop you from opening an account

Your ChexSystems Consumer Score is a combination of factors impacting your ability to request credit from lenders based on your overall credit and debit history. These scores range from 100 to 899 and differ from lender to lender.

Fresh Start Checking Account features and benefits:

• Account opening fee: $25**

• No minimum balance

• FREE electronic bill payment

• FREE Visa Debit Card

• Access to over 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs

Call (301) 683-2800 to learn more about our Fresh Start Checking Account, and check your membership eligibility.

get credit help at afl-cio efcu!

We have in-house credit counseling to help members improve the overall health of their finances.

Our Fresh Start Credit Solutions program provides credit building services and fixed-term loans for those that qualify.

Don’t struggle with your money in silence. Contact us today by email at creditcounselor@aflcioefcu.org

**Your account will be opened after receipt or transfer of the $25.00 account opening fee.