Earn up to $300!

Want to score some cash?1 (Hint: you do!) Open a Free Checking Account2 with us today! Don't miss out on this special offer for new movers.
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Free Checking & more

When you open a Free Checking Account2 with Arizona Financial, you can count on 24/7 easy mobile banking, no monthly service fee, access to nearly 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide, and we'll even give you a $300 bonus!1
No-Fee Checking

Free really does mean free at Arizona Financial. That's why there's no monthly service fee when you open our Free Checking Account.2

No Minimum Balance

Open your Free Checking Account today with a $20 deposit. After meeting the bonus qualifications, there's no minimum balance requirement.1 It's your money, your way.

Instant Issue Debit Cards

Experience banking that combines convenience with a personal touch! Receive your new Visa® debit card at any of our branch locations for immediate access to your account. 

Enhanced Security Features

With Card Controls in online and mobile banking you can easily switch your debit card on or off. You can also limit where and how your card is used. 

Earn Your $3001 Bonus Offer

Use promo code FREE2025 to earn up to $300 when you open your consumer checking account. Open today online or at your local branch.

Open Online

Open your account from anywhere. It only takes a few minutes.

Visit the Branch

Swing by your neighborhood branch. Our staff will help you get your account set up.

Have Questions?

Give us a call. We’re here to help and make things easy.

Free Checking Benefits:

  1. Built-In Security Features & Tools

    You get built-in security features and access to money management tools to help with budgeting and spending.

  2. Convenient Access

    Easily pay or send money with Zelle and access your account at 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide.

  3. Debit Cards That Do Good

    Every time you use your Local Causes debit card, we'll make a donation to help support local nonprofits!

Open Your Free Checking Account

For our $300 offer, use promo code: FREE2025

Free Checking Benefits
ALL AZ, NO BS!

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  1. Free Identity Protection

    You get credit monitoring, fraud reimbursement, and access to your credit report and score every 90 days.  

  2. Built-In Security Features & Tools

    You get built-in security features and access to money management tools to help with budgeting and spending.

  3. Pay With Zelle

    Easily pay or send money with Zelle and access 30,000 surcharge free ATMs nationwide.

Trusted local banking for Arizona families & small business since 1936.

(1) Bonus Offer Information: To qualify for $300 bonus, you must:

  1. Open a Consumer Checking Account
  2. Within 60 days of account opening, establish recurring direct deposit(s) with a combined total of $1,000 or more per month
  3. Have an account balance of $500 or more on the 60th day after the account is opened

You may qualify for a lesser bonus amount with the following criteria:

  • To qualify for $200 Bonus, you must (1) open a Consumer Checking Account, (2) within 60 days of account opening, establish recurring direct deposit(s) with a combined total of $500 or more per month OR establish recurring direct deposit(s) with a combined total of $250 or more per month along with 15 debit card transactions, and (3) have an account balance of $250 or more on the 60th day after the account is opened.
  • To qualify for $100 Bonus, you must (1) open a Consumer Checking Account and (2) within 60 days of account opening, complete 15 debit card transactions

Eligibility: Must be 18 years of age or older and a brand new member with no existing primary account relationships with Arizona Financial. Current joint account owners may qualify by opening a new account as the primary member/owner. Former members may qualify as a new member if previous accounts were closed 12 or more months prior to new open date. Must meet membership eligibility requirements and present a valid promotional code at time of account opening.

Important Information: Direct deposit must be an electronic deposit of your paycheck, investment account, pension, or government benefits (such as Social Security) from your employer or government agency. Person to Person payments (such as Zelle, Venmo or PayPal) are not considered direct deposit. Bonus will be deposited to your consumer checking account approximately 75 days after account opening if all requirements are met and member is in good standing at time of payout. All bonuses are considered income and may be reported on IRS Form 1099-MISC. This promotion cannot be combined with any other offers. Limit one new member bonus per person. Business, indirect borrower, fiduciary, and voting accounts do not qualify. Terms and conditions subject to change without notice. Offer may expire at any time. 

Account Closure: If the checking account is closed by the member or Arizona Financial Credit Union within 6 months after opening, the bonus amount will be deducted from the account at closing.

For current fee schedule, visit ArizonaFinancial.org/Disclosures..

(2) FREE CHECKING:
No monthly service fees. Fees may apply for certain account services, including paper statement fees, stop payment fees, non-sufficient funds fees, out-of-network ATM fees, and overdraft privilege services. Minimum opening deposit of $20. No minimum balance required after opening. For current fee schedule, visit ArizonaFinancial.org/Disclosures.

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