At least one CU has begun to promote itself as a remaining source of free checking accounts.
The $837 million Unitus Community Credit Union, headquartered in Portland, Ore., has announced that it will continue to offer free checking and free online services even as other financial institutions begin to put fees on some of their accounts and services.
“Free checking and free online bill pay are important benefits to our members and we plan to continue both regardless of other changes in the marketplace,” said Unitus’ CEO Patricia Smith in a prepared statement.
Read more: Credit Union Times