QChoice and QClassic Personal Checking Accounts Free Online Checking, 2-Day Early Access to Paycheck*, Bill Pay, and all the Perks of a Debit Mastercard

Sign up for one of our personal checking accounts and enjoy Quorum’s free, online and mobile bill payment service, Debit Mastercard, mobile deposits, overdraft protection services, 90,000 ATMs nationwide, and so much more!

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The Best Online Checking Account is the One That's Good for You.

Looking for a no-frills, get er’ done checking account with no fees? Or how about an account that gives you a little somethin somethin back each month in addition to ATM reimbursement? At Quorum, we’re all about helping you simplify your daily, personal banking needs. That’s why we designed two checking accounts with your lifestyle and preferences in mind:

Let’s Talk About Direct Deposit, Free Bill Pay, Electronic Transfers, and More.

Quorum checking accounts come fully loaded with our free online and mobile banking services. In addition to accessing your account, analyzing your transactions with our interactive spending analytics tool, and downloading your statements, here are some of the other convenient things you can take advantage of:

Ready to Start? Here's How:

Apply.

Use our easy, online application to open an account with us.

Choose.

During the application process, you can choose to open any checking or savings product(s) you like.

Fund.

Once you’ve chosen the product(s) you wish to open, you’ll have the opportunity to fund your account(s) before submitting your application.

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What is a Quorum membership?

As with all credit unions, in order to take advantage of Quorum’s products and services, you must be eligible to join Quorum. Quorum membership is free and part of our online application.

Learn more about Quorum membership eligibility here.

How long does this application take?

The online application takes less than 5 minutes to complete! Once you submit your application, it may take between 24-48 hours to establish your account.

What do I need to apply?

  • You will be asked to provide a valid ID, your SSN, and banking information.
  • You must be at least 18 to open an account with us online.
  • On average, the application takes about 5 minutes to complete.

Log in.

Log in to your account via online banking.

Click.

Under Open, click on “Checking/Savings.”

Choose.

Select the product you wish to open, then follow the prompts to complete the application.

How many accounts can I open?

There’s no limit to how many online banking accounts you can open!

How much money do I need to deposit?

Minimum deposit requirements will vary depending on the type of account you open. You’ll find account requirements for each account as you go through our online application or in the individual product pages on our website.

Are there additional fees?

QClassic Checking is fee-free! QChoice has account requirements including eStatements, minimum monthly direct deposit(s) totaling $1,000 or a minimum average daily balance of $5,000.  A $10 monthly fee applies when these requirements are not met.

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We’ve Got You Covered with Three Levels of Overdraft Protection****

Nobody wants an overdraft fee or declined charges from an overdrawn account. Although the simplest way to avoid overdraft fees or rejected transactions is to keep a positive account balance and ensure that you have enough money in your account to cover your transactions, we understand that sometimes overdrawing on your account happens.

That is why we offer three types of overdraft protection, so we can help you avoid steep fees, rejected transactions, and other inconveniences that may arise from an overdrawn account.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does a checking account differ from a personal savings account?

Checking accounts allow you to access your money to shop, pay bills or withdraw cash from locations across the globe. They are well-suited to pay for your daily or recurring expenses. A regular savings account, on the other hand, offers the added benefit of earning higher dividends, or a compounded return on the funds you deposit over time. These dividends compound at intervals set by the financial institution, but usually occurs either annually, quarterly, monthly, or daily. (Quorum compounds dividends monthly.)

Savings accounts are, by design, not suited to pay for daily purchases. If your monthly budgeting and bill payment plan requires multiple transfers each month from a savings account, or you believe you may routinely exceed six transfers per month, consider a checking account, or setting up multiple savings accounts.

I’m interested in opening a checking/savings account with Quorum. Do they perform a hard/soft pull credit inquiry when reviewing the application?

A hard pull or soft pull can occur when you open a new checking or savings accounts from an online banking, credit union, or financial institution. A hard pull (which typically happens when a lender checks your credit report to make a lending decision; for instance, when applying for a mortgage) can (temporarily) slightly lower your credit score, and will typically stay on your credit report for two years. A soft pull, on the other hand, is an inquiry performed by a financial institution on your credit report, but does not affect your credit score in any way.

When Quorum reviews a checking or savings account application, we may perform a soft pull on an applicant’s credit report through one of the three major credit reporting agencies (TransUnion, Experian, Equifax) for verification purposes, and also run the name through ChexSystems to see if there is a report in their system. Neither of these actions will impact an applicant’s credit score in any way.

What is Quorum's ABA Routing and Transit Number?

Quorum’s ABA Routing and Transit Number is 221981335.

A routing number is a 9-digit code used to identify financial institutions in electronic transactions. You can always find our routing number in the lower left-hand corner of your checks:

Do you offer Direct Deposit?

Yes! When your electronic deposits—including paychecks and social security payments—are deposited directly into your Quorum checking account, you get immediate access to your money. Your funds are available as soon as they’re deposited.

Whether this is the first time you’re setting up direct deposit or simply want to switch it to Quorum, we make it easy for our members with ClickSWITCH. It takes about two minutes to initiate a switch in online banking. Simply log in to online banking and from the Dashboard, click on “More,” then “ClickSWITCH.” ClickSWITCH will initiate the change with your employer and notify you once the switch is complete.

Refer to How do I set up direct deposit? to get started.

What is Quorum's Early Direct Deposit?

Quorum’s Early Direct Deposit* transfers your paycheck from your employer into your checking or savings account a few days before your actual payday (typically, between 2 -5 days earlier). To take advantage of Early Direct Deposit, you must have direct deposit set up to your Quorum checking or savings account. Once it’s set up, there’s nothing else you need to do: you’ll start seeing deposits earlier than expected!

*Early availability is not guaranteed and may vary from deposit to deposit. Funds availability depends on when we receive the payor’s payment instructions, any limitations we set on the amount of early availability, and standard fraud prevention screening. Eligible deposits are electronic deposits made through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) to your personal account including but not limited to items such as your payroll, pension, and government benefit payments. Other deposits or credits to your account, such as deposits of funds from person-to-person payment services (e.g., Zelle®, Venmo, or PayPal transfers), check or mobile deposits, and other online transfers or electronic credits are not eligible for early availability.

How does Direct Deposit work?

Direct deposit is an automated process commonly used for paychecks, which allows employer to transfer money electronically into your checking or savings account, with no need for a physical or paper check.

Direct Deposit works through an electronic network called the Automated Clearing House (ACH). The ACH network is managed by the National Automated Clearing House Association, a nonprofit association known as NACHA. It administrates the movement of money through the ACH network for all U.S. banks and credit unions.

Workers who receive their paycheck via direct deposit may have noticed in the last few years that deposits can arrive up to two days earlier than the scheduled pay date. This is because most financial institutions receive payroll information from employers two days ahead of time, thus enabling them to push the funds out before they clear, understanding that the funds are en route. (Quorum participates in this “Early Direct Deposit” service, meaning if you have a Quorum checking or savings account that receives a direct deposit, it will post to your account up to two days early!*)

To learn more about direct deposit, read our Learning Hub article, The Benefits of Direct Deposit.

*Early availability is not guaranteed and may vary from deposit to deposit. Funds availability depends on when we receive the payor’s payment instructions, any limitations we set on the amount of early availability, and standard fraud prevention screening. Eligible deposits are electronic deposits made through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) to your personal account including but not limited to items such as your payroll, pension, and government benefit payments. Other deposits or credits to your account, such as deposits of funds from person-to-person payment services (e.g., Zelle®, Venmo, or PayPal transfers), check or mobile deposits, and other online transfers or electronic credits are not eligible for early availability.

How do I order QChoice free checks?

If you have opened a QChoice checking account and checks were requested at the time of opening, your free checks and your Mastercard debit card will arrive in five to seven business days.

To order free checks, all you need is our Routing Number (221981335) and your 14-digit MICR account number. This can be found at the bottom of one of your existing checks, or in : from the Dashboard, click on “Accounts” and then select the “Account Details” tab.

If you have moved from another Quorum checking account to a QChoice account, your existing Mastercard debit card and 14-digit MICR account number will remain the same. You can continue to use your current checks or order free checks here.

To receive free checks, please note that you will need to order the specific style for the QChoice Checking; this style is called Sky Blue Alliance.

Can I switch checking accounts?

Yes, it’s easy to switch checking accounts. Follow the steps below to get started:

  1.  to online banking.
  2. Click on “More” from the Dashboard, and then “Additional Services.”
  3. Under “Checking Account Services,” click “Checking Account Change Request.”
  4. Complete the form, and then click “Submit.”

I switched checking accounts types. Will my current ATM card or MICR account number change?

If you switch checking account types, your ATM card and MICR number will not change.

If you request a new checking account suffix, the MICR will change. This may also affect the checking account linked to your ATM Card.

If you need to confirm the checking account linked to your card, please either send us a secure message by  and clicking on “More” from the main menu, then “Message Center,” or contact us at (800) 874-5544, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.

Are my funds insured with Quorum?

Your Quorum accounts are insured up to $250,000 per person by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF). Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA) are insured separately up to $250,000. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a federal agency, administers the insurance fund and regulates federally insured credit unions. The fund is backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Depending on how your accounts are owned and what types of accounts you have, you can potentially increase the total insurance on your funds to greater than $250,000.

The Share Insurance Estimator, found here, can help you determine whether your accounts are established and insured appropriately. If you have already utilized the Share Insurance Estimator and still have additional questions, you can also reach out to the NCUA Consumer Assistance Center at (800) 755-1030. Representatives are available from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET. You can also send an email with your questions to dcamail@ncua.gov.

A Few Things You Should Know

*Early Access to Direct Deposit: Early availability is not guaranteed and may vary from deposit to deposit. Funds availability depends on when we receive the payor’s payment instructions, any limitations we set on the amount of early availability, and standard fraud prevention screening. Eligible deposits are electronic deposits made through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) to your personal account including but not limited to items such as your payroll, pension, and government benefit payments. Other deposits or credits to your account, such as deposits of funds from person-to-person payment services (e.g., Zelle®, Venmo, or PayPal transfers), check or mobile deposits, and other online transfers or electronic credits are not eligible for early availability.
QChoice Checking Account: There are no monthly fees as long as you: 1) register for and maintain e-Statements and 2) have a minimum monthly direct deposit(s) totaling $1,000 or a minimum average daily balance of $5,000. There will be a $10 monthly fee if these requirements are not met.
**ATM Fee Reimbursements:
ATM fees incurred will be reimbursed up to $15 per month and will be automatically deposited into your account on the 2nd business day of the following month.
***Bill Pay:
You’ll see if your service provider allows this feature once you enter their information in the system.
****Overdraft Protection: Whether your overdrafts will be paid is discretionary and we reserve the right not to pay. For example, we typically do not pay overdrafts if your account is not in good standing, or you are not making regular deposits, or you have too many overdrafts. Please refer to the Truth-in-Savings disclosure for complete terms and conditions.
Automatic Transfer: This is activated when a member’s account is at risk of being overdrawn, and automatically moves funds from a member’s designated savings account to a checking account. If a member has a QClassic Checking Account a fee of $20 applies per transfer. For Qchoice Checking members any fees from automatic transfer(s) will be reimbursed at the end of the month. Please refer to Fee Schedule.