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United Essential Banking Account

United Essential Banking Account
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Bank Benefits Without the Overdraft Fees

Set yourself up for financial success with our low-cost, low-stress checking account. You’ll benefit from:

  • Low minimum deposit
  • No overdraft fees
  • No daily balance requirement
  • MasterCard® debit card
  • Low monthly service fee of $5
  • Total access to online and mobile banking, with complimentary features like Bill Pay, Card Controls, eStatements, and more
  • Free access to entire network of United and Publix Presto! ATMs
United Essential Banking is a checkless product, so any payments can be made using either our Bill Pay service or your MasterCard® debit card. You can open your checking account online now with as little as $25.
 

Peace of Mind and 24/7 Access

With United Essential Banking, you can avoid overdraft and balance fees while taking advantage of the fraud protection and extra benefits that come with every United account.

Ready to open an account with us?

It's easy to apply for your new account online. You'll need these items handy to get started:

Social Security Number

We're required by federal law to collect your Social Security Number. 

Minimum Opening Deposit

To begin, you'll need the minimum necessary to fund the account.

Government-Issued Photo ID

Provide your Driver's License, State-Issued ID, Military ID, Tribal ID, or Passport.

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Non-deposit products: are not insured by the FDIC; are not deposits; and may lose value.