Sail Checking

Ride the current of free checking that pays you high interest!

Sail Checking (High Interest Checking)

Sail into everyday convenience by earning high interest and refunds on ATM withdrawal fees, nationwide.*

Features Include:

  • Free checking that pays high interest
  • 5.00% APY* on balances as much as $10,000
  • 5.00% to 0.91% APY on balances over $10,000 depending on balance in account*
  • 0.05% APY* on all balances if qualifications aren’t met
  • Refunds on ATM withdrawal fees, nationwide (up to $20 monthly)*
  • Link to free Shore Savings to build savings automatically
  • Manage your account with digital banking:
    • Online Banking
    • Mobile Banking
  • No minimum balance to earn rewards
  • No monthly service fee
  • No minimum deposit to open

Qualifications to Earn Rewards

Enrollments must be in place and all of the following transactions and activities must post and settle to your Sail Checking account during each Monthly Qualification Cycle:

  • At least 12 debit card transactions
  • At least 1 direct deposit or ACH payment
  • Be enrolled in and agree to receive eStatements

And if you don’t meet these qualifications, don’t worry — your account is still free. Plus, you’ll still earn our base rate. And you can get right back to earning your full rewards the very next cycle that you qualify.

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Account

Sail Checking

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Surf Checking

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Features

5.00% APY* on balances as much as $10,000

Refunds on ATM withdrawal fees, nationwide (up to $20 monthly)*

Link to free Shore Savings to build savings automatically

Get 5.00% cash back on debit card purchases^

Refunds on ATM withdrawal fees, nationwide (up to $20 monthly)^

Link to free Shore Savings to build savings automatically

Monthly Service Fee

None

None

Interest Earned

Yes

Yes

Minimum Daily Balance to Earn Rewards

None

None

Minimum Opening Deposit

None

None

*Qualification Information: Account transactions and activities may take one or more days to post and settle to the account, and all must do so during the Monthly Qualification Cycle to qualify for the account’s rewards.  The following activities do not count towards earning account rewards: ATM-processed transactions, transfers between accounts, debit card purchases processed by merchants and received by our institution as ATM transactions, non-retail payment transactions and purchases made with debit cards not issued by our bank. Transactions bundled together by merchants and received by our institution as a single transaction count as a single transaction for the purpose of earning account rewards.

Monthly Qualification Cycle” means a period beginning one (1) day after the last day of the previous qualification cycle through one (1) day prior to the last day of the current Statement Cycle. See below for specific Monthly Qualification Cycle dates.

Click here or contact one of our branch service representatives for specific Monthly Qualification Cycle dates.

Reward Information: When your Sail Checking account qualifications are met during a Monthly Qualification Cycle, average daily balances up to and including $10,000 in your Sail Checking account earn a dividend rate of 4.8889% resulting in an APY of 5.00%; and average daily balances over $10,000 earn a dividend rate of 0.4989% on the portion of the average daily balance over $10,000, resulting in a range from 5.00% to 0.91% APY depending on the account’s average daily balance.

You will receive reimbursements up to $20.00 for nationwide ATM withdrawal fees incurred within your Sail Checking account during the Monthly Qualification Cycle in which you qualified. NOTE: ATM fee reimbursements only apply to Sail Checking and Surf Checking; Shore Savings ATM transaction fees are not reimbursed nor refunded.

When your Sail Checking qualifications are not met, the dividend rate earned on the account’s entire average daily balance will be 0.05% resulting in an annual percentage yield of 0.05% and ATM withdrawal fees are not refunded.

Dividends will be credited to your Sail Checking account on the last day of the current statement cycle.

Nationwide ATM withdrawal fee reimbursements will be credited to your account on the last day of the current statement cycle.

APY = Annual Percentage Yield.

APYs accurate as of 11/10/2025.

APY calculations are based on an assumed balance of $10,000 + $100,000 in your Sail Checking account and an assumed statement cycle of thirty-one (31) days.

Rates, rewards, and bonuses, if any, are variable and may change after account is opened; rates may change without notice to you. No minimum balance is required to earn or receive the account’s rewards. Rewards less than a penny cannot be distributed. Fees may reduce earnings.

Additional Information:

Membership restrictions may apply.

Account approval, conditions, qualifications, limits, timeframes, enrollments, log-ons and other requirements apply.

No minimum deposit is required to open the account.

Monthly Direct Deposit/ACH credit, enrollment in online banking, enrollment in e-statements are conditions of this account(s).

Enrollment in electronic services (e.g. online banking, e-statements) and log-ons may be required to meet some of the account’s qualifications.

Limit of 1 account(s) per member.

There are no recurring monthly maintenance charges or fees to open or close this account.

Advertised information and rewards are based on all account qualifications being met during each cycle period.

Contact one of our credit union service representatives for additional information, account details, restrictions, reward calculations, processing limitations, cycle dates and enrollment instructions.

Overdraft Protection

Unanticipated events or unforeseen problems can occasionally leave you with too little cash in your checking account to cover your expenses. When life happens, we’ve got you covered.

Overdraft Protection

Our standard overdraft protection links your checking account to your savings account. If your checking funds are not enough to cover your transaction, the money is automatically transferred from your savings account, provided the funds are available, for a nominal fee per transfer.

Courtesy Pay

When you do not have sufficient funds to cover your transaction(s), SUN Credit Union will pay the difference on your behalf for a fee per transaction. There are no additional costs associated with Courtesy Pay. Courtesy Pay is activated on accounts in good standing and who are eligible. Learn more

Note: If you do not have sufficient funds in your account and/or you decline Courtesy Pay, we will refuse the payment for your transaction. A per-transaction fee will be charged to your account, along with any additional fees assessed by the other party.

Add a Layer of Protection to Your Accounts

SUN Credit Union’s Trusted Contacts program lets you name someone we can reach out to in an emergency or if we suspect fraud. Your Trusted Contact won’t have access to your account—just extra peace of mind when it matters most.

Why Choose SUN Credit Union for Checking Accounts?

Since 1946, SUN Credit Union has been proudly serving our South Florida community with a neighborly, hometown touch. We’re not just another financial institution—we’re part of your story. As a member-owned credit union, we put people before profits and take pride in helping our members reach brighter financial horizons. When you bank with SUN, your money stays local, supporting the same community you call home.