Enjoy all the convenience of our Free Checking Account, plus the power to earn a competitive Annual Percentage Yield (APY) that keeps your money working for you.
High Yield Checking Account Features
High dividend earnings
- Earn a great rate on balances between $1,000.00 and $9,999.99
 
Full liquidity
- Immediate access to funds while still building your money
 - Combines the earning potential of a savings account with the flexibility of a checking account
 
Keep more of your money
- No monthly maintenance fees
 
Peace of mind
- Feel secure with 24/7 state-of-the-art fraud monitoring and real-time fraud text alerts
 - Monitor your accounts with free transaction alerts
 
Early pay
- Get paid up to two business days early with direct deposit
 - No more worrying about paychecks getting lost, delayed or stolen
 
Qualifications
To receive the highest rate available:
Enroll into e-Statements
Make 12 debit card transactions per month
Aggregate of $500 deposited monthly
Minimum average daily balance of $1,000
Navigator Membership Features
As a member-owned credit union, Navigator offers more than great rates. From rewards programs to smart financial tools, our services are designed to simplify your finances and support your goals.
Free e-Statements
Bill Pay
Financial Calculators
Financial Resources
Bank from anywhere with our digital banking services.
Check your balance, transfer funds, and even pay bills — true online and mobile banking freedom is right at your fingertips!
Download the mobile app for your device to get started.
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High Yield Checking FAQs
Navigator’s High Yield Checking Account has no monthly service fees. To earn the advertised rate, there is a minimum daily balance requirement of $1,000.00 to a maximum of $9,999.99 as well as qualifying activities. If you do not meet the qualifications during the month, you will not be charged a fee; you will simply receive the non-qualifying rate for that month. Optional services like overdrafts, returned items, or debit card replacements may result in fees.
High Yield Checking Accounts are designed for people who keep a high average daily balance of $1,000.00. You will be able to have the same benefits as a savings or share certificate account with a great rate and quick access to your money. Even if you fall below the requirements for the advertised rate, you will not be charged a service fee.
Yes, there is a limit of one High Yield Checking Account account per primary Social Security Number.
Yes, only point-of-sale or signature purchases count. ATM transactions and similar non-purchase transactions do not count towards qualifications.
Yes, when you have a Save’N Up account on your primary account number, every checking account on that primary account number will round up and transfer to the Save’N Up account. You can only have one Save’N Up per primary account number.
Yes, you may have one High Yield Checking Account along with additional Free Checking accounts. Some limitations may apply.
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Overdraft protection options
An overdraft occurs when you don’t have enough money available in your account to pay for a transaction. You have options to protect your account form an overdraft when these things happen.
Courtesy Net
Courtesy Net allows you to overdraw your checking account to pay check, debit transactions, Bill Pay, and ACH transactions which would otherwise be rejected or returned due to insufficient funds. Courtesy Net covers transactions up to $500 for a $25 fee per transaction. Courtesy Net is an optional service and is designed for members that are in good standing and meet certain requirements.*
Overdraft Transfer
An overdraft occurs when you overdraw your account to cover a transaction. An overdraft transfer, also known as overdraft protection, is a service that automatically transfers funds from a linked account, like a savings account, to your checking account to cover transactions when you don’t have enough money. There is a $5 fee, assessed once per day. This helps prevent you from paying overdraft fees or having transactions declined. Overdraft Transfer is an optional service and is for members who meet certain requirements.
Courtesy Net vs Overdraft Transfer
- Courtesy Net – You don’t have the money, but the credit union will cover the transaction up to $500 and charge a $25 fee per transaction.*
 - Overdraft Transfer – You don’t have the money in your checking account, but you do in your savings account. The credit union will automatically transfer the money from your savings to your checking and charge a $5 fee.
 


