Flagship Checking
Earn Higher Dividends With Flagship Checking
It pays to keep $1,500 or more in your checking account. With a Flagship Checking account, the higher your balance, the more you earn—an effortless way to help you maximize your money.
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You Bank Smarter, Not Harder
Track spending and see all your accounts and investments in one place—even from other banks! And, with a daily ending balance of at least $1,500, you’ll unlock tiered dividends. Your Flagship Checking account includes outstanding perks:
Put Money Back in Your Pocket
We’ll refund up to $120 a year in ATM fees.Footnote 1
Relax, You’re Protected
Your money and your info are secure. We monitor your account 24/7 with state-of-the-art fraud prevention systems.
Earn More by Banking With UsFootnote 2
0.35% APY on $1,500 to $9,999
0.40% APY on $10,000 to $24,999
0.45% APY on $25,000+
You Simplify Your Finances and Your Life
Make the most of your money and simplify managing it. All Navy Federal checking accounts offer all-in-one money management tools:
- Financial tips in your My MakingCents dashboard on topics like saving and investing
- Customized dashboard for a complete view of your finances. Includes simple instructions on adding accounts from other banks
- Easy-to-use credit monitoring tools
- Lightning-fast direct deposit setup through Truv®
- No monthly service fees (if average daily balance is $1,500 or more)Footnote 3
- Cutting-edge digital banking* that includes budgeting tools and a spend tracker
Checking Resources
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Direct Deposit
Get fast access to your paycheck when you have it automatically deposited to your account. It’s simple to set up.
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Navy Federal Debit Card
Accepted at millions of locations worldwide. Secure and convenient. Activate your debit card today.
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Mobile and Online Banking
Access your account, pay your bills, make deposits and more conveniently and securely on our mobile app* or online.
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Add Money to Your Accounts
Our convenient transfer and deposit options make it easy to put your money where you need it to be.
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Disclosures
Up to $10.00 in ATM fee rebates per statement period. Direct deposit required to receive ATM fee rebates for Flagship Checking.
↵Rates on variable accounts (e.g., Share Savings, Checking, MMSA) may change after the account is open. This APY is accurate as of 04/02/2025. Fees may reduce earnings. Must maintain a daily ending balance of at least $1,500 to earn dividends.
↵For Flagship Checking, no monthly service fee if average daily balance is $1,500 or more; $10 if less than $1,500.
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