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Rooted in Arizona. Proud to back the Jacks.

Our roots are set right here in Arizona, and we’re proud to stand with Lumberjacks as the official banking partner of NAU Athletics. When you join us, you're not just opening an account — you’re joining a community that’s here to support your goals and celebrate your wins.

Show off your Lumberjack pride with an NAU® debit card!

Become a member, get $200

Score some extra cash when you meet these requirements within the first 60 days:1

  • Choose your favorite NAU debit card design when opening your Free Checking2 account.
  • Sign up for eStatements.
  • Complete a minimum of 20 checking account transactions.

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Disclosures

1

Offer available only to new DFCU members who are 18 or older with a valid SSN, TIN, or a completed IRS Form W-8BEN. New members must open a Membership Savings with a minimum balance requirement of $25 and a checking account. Accounts opened online must use the promotional offer link above, or the offer must be mentioned when opening accounts in person or by phone. International NAU students must open accounts in person and provide a completed IRS Form W-8BEN to be eligible. To qualify, all requirements outlined in the above offer must be met within 60 calendar days of account opening. Accounts must be open and not delinquent by more than 30 days at the time of bonus payment. Bonus will be deposited into the qualifying checking account no later than 10 business days of the month following the end of the initial 60-day period. Existing account owners (primary or joint) and primary owners of a membership closed within the past 12 months are ineligible. Employees of DFCU, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or agencies, and their immediate family members (spouse, parents, siblings, children, grandparents, or grandchildren) are also ineligible. Offer cannot be combined with any other account opening offer and is subject to change. Bonus may be considered taxable income and will be reported annually on IRS Form 1099-INT (or 1042-S, if applicable); consult your tax advisor.

2

Checking is free; however, fees for overdraft or additional services may apply. Membership eligibility required.

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