Online Checking Accounts

Early Access to Your Paycheck, Free Bill Pay, Zelle® and the Perks of a Debit Mastercard

Discover our suite of personal checking accounts: QFlex, QBoost, and QClassic. Each comes with free bill pay, a Debit Mastercard, mobile deposits, overdraft protection services, access to 90,000 ATMs nationwide, and so much more!

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Choose the Checking Account 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 fee reimbursements? We designed three checking accounts with your lifestyle and preferences in mind. Choose the one that works best for YOU.

All the Things That Come Standard with Our Checking Accounts.

Quorum checking accounts come fully loaded with free digital banking services like Zelle® transfers, mobile deposits, bill pay, and more. Explore our standard checking account benefits:

Ready to Start? Here's How:

Apply Online

Our online application takes less than 5 minutes to complete.

Choose.

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

Fund.

Be sure to fund your account before submitting your application.

Apply Now

What is a Quorum membership?

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.

What do I need to apply?

  • A valid ID, your SSN, and banking information.
  • You must be at least 18 to open an account with us.
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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.

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Great rates and service. I recently opened a high-yield savings account with Quorum. The process was easy, online banking is comprehensive, and the rate and service were fantastic!

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Join an online community geared towards helping your financial well-being through top-tier financial tools, competitive rates, and award-winning customer resources. Open an account today and find out why Quorum is consistently selected as one of the top credit unions in the country.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Make the Switch through Your Employer.

Use our ABA Routing & Transit Number 221981335 and your Quorum checking or savings account information. Use the following account number formats to ensure the funds are deposited/withdrawn appropriately:

For savings accounts: Provide your account number (your member number) and suffix without dashes. For example, your account number is 123456 and your savings account suffix is 0000, you would use 1234560000. You can view your suffix(es) in online banking. The suffix is the four-digit number listed after the dash in the number under each account name.

For checking accounts: Provide the 14-digit account number located on the bottom of your Quorum checks. You can also find this within online banking or the mobile app, by navigating to your checking account, then selecting Account Details.

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 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.

Can I switch checking accounts?

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

  • Log in to online/mobile banking.
  • Select “Account Services.”
  • Under “More Services,” click “Checking Account Change Request.”
  • Complete the form, and then click “Submit.”

Please note, if you are trying to switch to a new QFlex Checking and you have an existing Overdraft Line-of-Credit (Checking Reserve) linked to the checking account you are attempting to switch from, you must close your Overdraft Line-of-Credit (Checking Reserve) and pay off any remaining balance on that account prior to switching to QFlex Checking.

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

1. ATM Fee Reimbursements:  ATM fees incurred will be reimbursed and will be automatically deposited into your account on the 2nd business day of the following month.

2. Early 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.

3. 5-Day Early Access to Direct Deposits: This feature is only available for Quorum members with a QFlex checking account. In order to establish access to this feature, two direct deposits with an aggregate total of at least $500.00 coming from the same funding source within 90 days of account opening. It may take two cycles for the early access to direct deposits to take effect. Early Access funds will be credited to your account up to five days prior to the date scheduled by the payor and are subject to change at any time. Quorum does not guarantee that any direct deposits will be made available before the date scheduled by the payor, and early availability of funds may vary between direct deposits from the same payor. Quorum shall have no liability for payments returned as a result of insufficient funds, overdrafts or any other payment failure due to reliance on Early Access funds. Early availability of your direct deposit is not guaranteed and may vary from deposit to deposit. There is a maximum of two direct deposits that will be eligible for Early Access and a maximum of $10,000 per direct deposit will be advanced. In the event an account has more than two different direct deposits, Quorum reserves the right to determine which two are eligible for Early Access. Funds availability depends on meeting the requirements mentioned above and is subject to any additional limitations set on early availability of funds, including, but not limited to standard fraud prevention screening. The criteria we use for making funds available early are determined in our sole discretion, based on confidential criteria necessary for maintaining the security of your account and our payment services and are subject to change without notice. Not all direct deposits are eligible for 5-Day Early Access to Direct Deposits. 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 Access. Interest on your incoming direct deposit will begin accruing on the business day we receive credit for the deposit from your payor’s bank. Early Access advance amount will be debited from your account once the direct deposit has posted. Beginning two (2) business days after the deposit date scheduled by the payor, you are responsible for any negative balance that results from the usage of Early Access funds and the subsequent debit in accordance with our Truth in Savings Agreement. Quorum reserves the right to revoke Early Access to funds for any reason and at any time.

4. Overdraft Protection: You will not be charged with any overdraft of non-sufficient funds fees on this account. QFlex Checking comes with two levels of overdraft protection at no cost to you: automatic overdraft transfers and Courtesy Pay. The automatic overdraft transfers feature authorizes Quorum to transfer funds from any of your eligible existing Quorum savings/checking accounts to your QFlex checking account to cover transactions that cause your account to go negative. Courtesy Pay allows us to consider paying your checks, ACH and recurring debit transactions that overdraft your account up to $200. 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.

5. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is in effect as of 01/23/25 and subject to change. The current rate is 1.24%. APY and rate may change after account is opened. You must maintain a minimum monthly balance of $10,000 in order to earn this APY and rate. Balances under $10,000 will earn the Basic Savings APY and rate. Please refer to our rate sheet for current APY and rates.

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