Find your financial spark

Join the official banking partner of ASU® for exclusive perks.

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Become a member and get an extra $2001

Get an extra $200 if you meet these requirements within the first 60 days:

  • Choose your favorite ASU debit card design when opening your Free Checking2 account.
  • Sign up for eStatements.
  • Complete a minimum of 20 Desert Financial checking account transactions.
Open an account today

Why Desert Financial?

No matter what you study, which campus you’re on or what mountain you’re climbing, we believe in success for all ASU students. We’re here to help you get started on your path!

Do you bleed maroon and gold?
Show it with an ASU debit card!

 

A banking experience tailored to you.

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Free Checking
Get Free Checking with no minimum balance, no fees and no hassles.
Better rates + lower fees
Why fork it over when your money belongs to you? Get lower fees as a member.
52 locations in Arizona
Get personalized service across the state, including at on-campus branches and ATMs.
Fast + easy digital banking
Your money is right at your fingertips with our top-rated app and online banking.
Relationship Rewards
Earn points for doing various banking activities with us to potentially get a cashback bonus.
Diverse products
Customize your experience with options for banking, borrowing, investing and more!

Disclosure

Federally insured by NCUA | Equal Housing Opportunity

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Offer Requirements: New member must select Student ASU affiliation while opening accounts online or mention this offer when opening an account in person or over the phone with a representative to be eligible. To receive the $200 bonus, new member must open a Membership Savings with a minimum balance requirement of $25 and a checking account and must select an ASU Visa Debit Card design at the time of account opening, in addition to meeting the following two requirements within the first 60 calendar days of account opening – 1) Register for Online Banking and enroll in eStatements and 2) Have a minimum of 20 transactions (not including fees assessed by DFCU) posted to the new checking account. New accounts must be open and cannot be delinquent by more than 30 days at time of bonus payment. Bonus will be deposited into the qualifying checking account no later than 10 business days in the month following the end of the first 60-calendar day period if qualifications are met. Cash bonus earned is subject to all applicable taxes, is the responsibility of the member and will be reported on IRS Form 1099-INT. Offer available only to new Desert Financial Credit Union (DFCU) members who are 18 years of age or older, have a valid U.S. Taxpayer Identification Number or Social Security Number and meet DFCU’s membership eligibility and credit qualification requirements. Visit DesertFinancial.com/Terms to view the Statements of Terms, Conditions and Disclosures for further information regarding membership eligibility and account details. Existing primary account owners or primary account owners who have closed their membership within the past 12 months and existing joint account owners of an open checking or savings share are ineligible to receive promotional new account bonus. Employees of DFCU, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or agencies and their immediate family (including spouse, parents, siblings, children, grandparents or grandchildren) are not eligible. Offer valid for a limited time, cannot be combined with any other account opening offer and is subject to change.

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Checking is free; however, fees for overdraft or additional services may apply. See Fee Schedule. Membership eligibility required. For complete account terms and conditions, refer to the published Statements of Terms, Conditions and Disclosures.