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Waterbury Connecticut Teachers Federal Credit Union is offering 5.01% APY on its A+ Checking Rewards Account. Here are a few perks of opening this account:

• No minimum balance required
• Refunds on ATM fees up to $25 per cycle
• No monthly fees
• Free online checking
• Free online banking

However, there are a few requirements you must fulfill to keep the 5.01% APY:

• Maintain balance between $0.01 and $30,000
• Make 10 check card transactions each cycle
• Receive monthly eStatements
• Set up one direct deposit, authorize one automatic payment from your account, or pay one online bill through CU@Home

If your balance rises above $30,000, your APY will drop to 1.01%. If you fail to meet the other requirements, your APY will reduce to the base level of 0.05%.

To open an A+ Checking Rewards account, you must be a member of Waterbury Connecticut Teachers FCU. Visit the Who Can Join page to learn if you qualify for membership. If you do, you can fill out a membership application online.

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Girard National Bank is offering a competitive 5.01% APY on its Rewards Checking Account. This rate has been effective for some time, originally offered January 25, 2009. Here are the qualification rates:

• 5.01% APY for $0.01 - $24,999.99
• 1.01% APY for $25,000.00 +
• 0.25% APY base rate if qualifications not met

Rates are variable and are subject to change at any time. In order to qualify for the above rates, you must meet these qualifications each cycle:

• Make 10 Mastercard debit card purchases
• Set up one direct deposit or authorize one automatic payment from your account
• Enroll and receive electronic statements
• Access online banking

If qualifications are met, you also receive unlimited nationwide ATM refunds each cycle.

Interest compounds daily and is credited monthly. Opening an account requires a $100 minimum deposit. While you can apply to open an account online, you are required to visit a branch location (in Kansas or Colorado) to complete the process.

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