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4.1

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Overview

Connexus Credit Union could meet the needs of consumers looking for low-fee banking or an interest checking account with a fairly competitive yield. However, those looking for a high-yield savings account or CDs that require a low minimum deposit should look elsewhere.

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Overall

Connexus Credit Union members have access to more than 5,000 branches across the country, and accounts can also be opened online. Members can choose from a full range of accounts including certificates of deposit (CDs), free and interest-bearing checking, as well as savings and money market accounts. While some rates are well above national averages, yields for the savings account and some money market tiers are not competitive.

Pros

The credit union is easy to join, including for consumers outside of the Midwest region.
Minimum deposit requirements for the savings and checking accounts are either low or nonexistent.
No monthly service or maintenance fees are charged.
It offers a highly rated mobile app that includes bill pay, mobile check deposit and more.

Cons

The yield is relatively low on savings accounts, as well as on money market accounts with a balance of less than $20,000.
The minimum deposit requirement for traditional CDs is fairly steep.

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SCORE BREAKDOWN

APY offering:

0.10%

1/5

APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account. APY includes the effects of compounding interest.

Minimum balance to earn interest:

$100.00

4/5

The lowest deposit amount an account must have before it can earn interest.

Monthly service fee:

$0.00

5/5

A monthly charge a financial institution deducts from an account if certain requirements are not met.

Minimum balance to avoid fee:

$0.00

5/5

The lowest balance an account must maintain in order to avoid a fee.

Access to funds:

Great

5/5

A procedure that allows an individual or organization to access and manage the funds of another account holder.

Connexus Credit Union savings overview

Opening a savings account is required to maintain membership at Connexus Credit Union. The account charges no monthly fee, and the minimum deposit is just $5. The annual percentage yield (APY) is on par with the national average, but well below what the most competitive banks and credit unions offer. To earn interest, a minimum daily balance of $100 must be maintained.

In addition to the basic savings account, Connexus offers a holiday club account that pays the same yield.

Pros

No monthly fees are charged.
A low minimum deposit is needed to open the account and earn the listed APY.
The account comes with a contactless Visa debit card.

Cons

The savings account yield is low compared to many other banks.
A $5 inactivity fee will be charged to accounts with no activity in 12 months and a month-end balance of less than $100.

Rate history for Connexus Credit Union's Savings account

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APY

APY last updated between 7/3 and 7/9.

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APY

APY last updated between 7/3 and 7/9.

National average APY

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Connexus Credit Union CD overview

Connexus offers six traditional CDs with terms ranging from one year to five years. Rates for these CDs are competitive, but each requires a minimum opening deposit of $5,000. Higher yields are available for those who deposit $100,000 or more.

A bump-up CD is also available, which allows you to bump the rate once during its two-year term.

Pros

The CDs earn competitive rates.
Connexus offers a decent range of term lengths.
A bump-up CD offers the option to increase your rate once during the term.

Cons

Some savers may find the $5,000 minimum deposit unaffordable.

Rate history for Connexus Credit Union's CD accounts

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APY

APY last updated between 7/3 and 7/9.

National average APY

Term length

How do we get this data?

Bankrate independently tracks hundreds of APYs and product details for banking institutions nationwide. We retain the historical data of every rate we track in our database. If there are any gaps where we weren’t actively tracking a rate at the time, the graph will reflect the missing data.

See how rates for this account have changed over time. Select the CD term length from the dropdown and interact with the trend lines to view APY by date.

Connexus Credit Union

APY

APY last updated between 7/3 and 7/9.

National average APY

Term length

How do we get this data?

Bankrate independently tracks hundreds of APYs and product details for banking institutions nationwide. We retain the historical data of every rate we track in our database. If there are any gaps where we weren’t actively tracking a rate at the time, the graph will reflect the missing data.

4.4

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Connexus Credit Union money market overview

The Connexus money market account offers tiered APYs, providing savers who have bigger balances with higher yields. Account holders must deposit at least $1,000 to earn any APY (which is on par with the national average), and balances of $20,000 or more are rewarded with a competitive APY.

Checks are included with the Connexus money market account. Making more than four withdrawals in a month results in a $6 fee for each additional withdrawal.

Pros

The minimum opening deposit is manageable.
Check writing is available.

Cons

A significant balance is needed in order to earn a competitive yield.
After four withdrawals have taken place in a month, a $6 fee is charged for each additional one.

4.6

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Connexus Credit Union checking overview

Connexus Credit Union has a few checking account options: a noninterest-bearing Innovative checking account (the product scored for this review), an interest-bearing Xtraordinary checking account and a teen checking account for those who are 10 to 17 years old. None of the accounts charge a monthly fee.

The Innovative account is the credit union’s basic checking account that requires no minimum balance. You’ll have access to more than 67,000 fee-free ATMs with no reimbursement for any surcharges resulting from use of out-of-network ATMs.

With the Xtraordinary checking account, there is an opportunity to qualify for rebates for ATM surcharge fees. But to earn interest, account holders must enroll in e-statements and spend at least $400 or make 15 purchases using a debit card per month.

Pros

There’s no minimum deposit to open a checking account, but each Connexus member is required to open a regular savings account and deposit at least $5.
No monthly maintenance fees are charged for any of the checking accounts.
Xtraordinary checking customers can get ATM surcharge fees refunded up to $25 a month.

Cons

Xtraordinary account holders must meet certain criteria to earn interest.
Accounts with no activity in 90 days and a month-end balance of less than $100 will be charged a $5 fee.

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Bank fees

Fee	Charged?
Overdraft fee	$4
Non-sufficient funds fee	$4
Monthly maintenance fee	None
Out-of-network ATM fee	None
Excessive transaction fee	$6
Inactivity fee	$5

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Customer experience

Physical presence. Connexus Credit Union operates several branch locations in Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota. There are also more than 5,000 shared branches available to members and more than 67,000 surcharge-free ATMs accessible through the Co-op and MoneyPass networks.

Customer support. Members needing assistance can call the credit union Monday through Wednesday and Friday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., as well as on Saturdays between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m, Central time. A live chat option is also available online.

Mobile app. Connexus offers a highly rated mobile app that allows for mobile check deposit and bill pay. It also allows you to track your spending, savings goals and budget all in one place. A mobile app called Connexus Jr. is available to help teach kids up to age 12 about money management. Members do not have access to Zelle or other peer-to-peer payment services.

About Connexus Credit Union

Connexus Credit Union offers products and services to more than 440,000 members across the country. It’s headquartered in Wausau, Wisconsin, and was founded in 1935. The credit union operates a handful of Connexus branches in the Midwest, and members can also make transactions at more than 5,000 additional branches of other credit unions in its network.

Membership at Connexus depends on where you live or work and whether you’re associated with certain groups. Anyone who doesn’t live within one of the communities Connexus serves can join by becoming a member of the Connexus Association, a nonprofit provider of grants, scholarships and resources to promote financial literacy and education.

How does Connexus Credit Union compare to other banks?

Compare different account types offered by Connexus. Annual percentage yields (APYs) shown were updated between July 3, 2024 and July 9, 2024.

Selected bank Connexus Credit Union savings account NCUA Insured Bankrate score Rating: 2.9 stars out of 5 2.9 Bankrate Savings rating = 2.9/5 Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Annual percentage yields (APYs), minimum opening deposit requirements and minimum balances to avoid monthly service fees are some of the things that make up Bankrate’s score.	Most comparable Alliant Credit Union savings account NCUA Insured Bankrate score Rating: 4.4 stars out of 5 4.4 Bankrate Savings rating = 4.4/5 Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Annual percentage yields (APYs), minimum opening deposit requirements and minimum balances to avoid monthly service fees are some of the things that make up Bankrate’s score. Read review	Search for or select a bank: Bankrate score Bankrate Savings rating Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Annual percentage yields (APYs), minimum opening deposit requirements and minimum balances to avoid monthly service fees are some of the things that make up Bankrate’s score. Read review
APY APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account. APY includes the effects of compounding interest. APYs last updated between July 3, 2024 and July 9, 2024.
0.10%	3.10%
Minimum balance for APY
$100.00	$100.00
Estimated earnings Interest earned calculation based on a $25,000 deposit amount for a period of 1 year and is rounded to the nearest dollar. Exact earnings are dependent on calendar year, balance, and compounding frequency. Minimum deposit rules may apply.
$25	$775

The Connexus savings account is required to maintain membership in the credit union. Customers must maintain a minimum daily balance of $100 to earn interest, which is very low. There’s a $5 minimum balance requirement.	Alliant Credit Union has three savings accounts: a High-Rate Savings account, a Supplemental Savings account and a Kids Savings account.

There are no monthly fees. Customers need just $100 to start earning interest.	You can earn a competitive APY with the High-Rate Savings account. You can set as many as 19 different savings goals through additional savings accounts.	N/A
There’s a $5 minimum balance requirement. Connexus’ savings account earns a very low yield. There’s a $5 per month inactivity fee.	You need to keep at least a daily average of $100 in the High-Rate Savings account to earn interest. There’s a $1 charge for paper statements. You need to keep at least $5 in the High-Rate Savings account to keep the account open.	N/A

Selected bank Connexus Credit Union CD NCUA Insured Bankrate score Rating: 3.7 stars out of 5 3.7 Bankrate CD rating = 3.7/5 Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Annual percentage yields (APYs) and minimum deposits are some of the things that make up Bankrate’s score.	Most comparable Live Oak Bank CD Member FDIC Bankrate score Rating: 4.4 stars out of 5 4.4 Bankrate CD rating = 4.4/5 Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Annual percentage yields (APYs) and minimum deposits are some of the things that make up Bankrate’s score. Read review	Search for or select a bank: Bankrate score Bankrate CD rating Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Annual percentage yields (APYs) and minimum deposits are some of the things that make up Bankrate’s score. Read review
APY APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account. APY includes the effects of compounding interest. APYs last updated between July 3, 2024 and July 9, 2024.
4.91%	5.00%
Minimum deposit
$5,000.00	$2,500.00
Term
1 yr	1 yr

Connexus Credit Union share certificates earn high yields, but the minimum deposit to open one may be prohibitive for some. Share terms range from one to five years. A bump-up share certificate is also available, allowing customers to increase the APY on their CD once during the term.	Live Oak Bank offers a wide array of CDs, ranging from three months to five years. Most of the terms offer competitive yields, though longer CD yields are solid, compared with the national average. Customers need $2,500 to open an account.

Connexus share certificates earn high yields. Connexus offers one bump-up share certificate, which also earns a high APY.	Live Oak CDs come with competitive yields. There are a large range of terms to choose from. Interest can be automatically disbursed monthly without penalty.	N/A
The minimum deposit required to open a certificate is high. Jumbo share certificates only earn marginally higher yields. Terms shorter than one year aren’t available. The bump-up certificate only comes in one term.	A $2,500 minimum deposit is required to open an account, which is high. Special CDs, such as no-penalty and bump-up CDs, are not offered.	N/A

Selected bank Connexus Credit Union money market account NCUA Insured Bankrate score Rating: 4.4 stars out of 5 4.4 Bankrate Money Market rating = 4.4/5 Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Annual percentage yields (APYs), minimum opening deposit requirements and minimum balances to avoid monthly service fees are some of the things that make up Bankrate’s score.	Most comparable First Internet Bank of Indiana money market account Member FDIC Bankrate score Rating: 3.8 stars out of 5 3.8 Bankrate Money Market rating = 3.8/5 Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Annual percentage yields (APYs), minimum opening deposit requirements and minimum balances to avoid monthly service fees are some of the things that make up Bankrate’s score. Read review	Search for or select a bank: Bankrate score Bankrate Money Market rating Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Annual percentage yields (APYs), minimum opening deposit requirements and minimum balances to avoid monthly service fees are some of the things that make up Bankrate’s score. Read review
APY APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account. APY includes the effects of compounding interest. APYs last updated between July 3, 2024 and July 9, 2024.
0.25%	3.77%
Minimum balance for APY
$1,000.00	$100.00
Estimated earnings Interest earned calculation based on a $25,000 deposit amount for a period of 1 year and is rounded to the nearest dollar. Exact earnings are dependent on calendar year, balance, and compounding frequency. Minimum deposit rules may apply.
$63	$943

The Connexus savings account is required to maintain membership in the credit union. Customers must maintain a minimum daily balance of $100 to earn interest, which is very low. There’s a $5 minimum balance requirement.	First Internet Bank’s Free Savings requires a $25 minimum deposit to open, but doesn’t charge a monthly fee. Customers won’t grow their savings too much with this account, since the APY is very low. But customers do get up to $10 in rebates for ATM surcharge fees each month.

There are no monthly fees. Customers need just $100 to start earning interest.	First Internet Bank of Indiana offers ATM rebates on its Free Savings account. There is no monthly fee.	N/A
There’s a $5 minimum balance requirement. Connexus’ savings account earns a very low yield. There’s a $5 per month inactivity fee.	Customers need $25 to open an account; many online banks don’t require a minimum deposit. The Free Savings account earns a very low interest rate.	N/A

Connexus Credit Union vs. Alliant Credit Union

Both Connexus and Alliant offer a large swath of consumer banking products, including credit cards, savings accounts, certificates of deposit and checking accounts. However, Connexus offers one extra type of deposit account: a money market account.

Alliant Credit Union offers higher yields for its savings accounts and CDs, and you can open a CD with just $1,000, compared to the $5,000 requirement at Connexus. However, Connexus offers a much higher yield on its interest-bearing checking account.

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Connexus Credit Union FAQs

Connexus Credit Union is best for consumers looking for a credit union that offers deposit accounts for little-to-no fees and an interest-bearing checking account with a competitive yield.
Yes. Connexus Credit Union was established in 1935 and has been NCUA insured since 1985.
There’s a $5 per month inactivity fee for accounts with no activity in 90 days (or 12 months for the savings account) and a month-end account balance under $100.
Connexus’ mobile deposit limit is $2,500.

Review methodology

With so many financial institutions to choose from, it can be hard to know who to trust. Bankrate’s ever-growing list of bank and credit union reviews is updated regularly. Our editorial team analyzes and reviews each institution across deposit products such as savings accounts, checking accounts, certificates of deposit (CDs) and money market accounts (MMAs). Banks are rated by important factors such as offered interest rates, fees, minimum balance requirements, access to funds and more.

We assign a score to each type of account and its features, weigh them carefully based on importance to account holders and determine an overall score. Read our full review methodology.

Date Bankrate gathers rate data either directly from our partners, or through our proprietary rate surveying service. The rate change date is based on when Bankrate received or captured the rate change and may differ from the actual date the rate changed.	Connexus Credit Union APY APY last updated between 7/3 and 7/9. APY last updated between 7/3 and 7/9	National average APY The “national average” is determined by Bankrate’s comprehensive national survey of savings accounts and CDs and reflects the monthly average APY for each product.
07/02/2024	0.10%	0.57%
05/07/2024	0.10%	0.59%
04/02/2024	0.10%	0.58%
03/05/2024	0.25%	0.57%
01/02/2024	0.25%	0.58%
12/05/2023	0.25%	0.57%
11/07/2023	0.25%	0.60%
10/03/2023	0.25%	0.58%
09/05/2023	0.25%	0.57%
08/01/2023	0.25%	0.54%
07/11/2023	0.25%	0.53%

Date Bankrate gathers rate data either directly from our partners, or through our proprietary rate surveying service. The rate change date is based on when Bankrate received or captured the rate change and may differ from the actual date the rate changed.	Connexus Credit Union APY APY last updated between 7/3 and 7/9. APY last updated between 7/3 and 7/9	National average APY The “national average” is determined by Bankrate’s comprehensive national survey of savings accounts and CDs and reflects the monthly average APY for each product.
07/02/2024	3.46%	1.41%
06/04/2024	3.46%	1.43%
04/02/2024	3.56%	1.42%
03/12/2024	3.56%	1.43%
02/06/2024	3.56%	1.42%
12/12/2023	3.56%	1.43%
12/05/2023	4.16%	1.43%
11/07/2023	4.16%	1.45%
10/03/2023	4.16%	1.46%
09/05/2023	4.16%	1.43%
08/01/2023	4.16%	1.38%
07/11/2023	4.16%	1.35%

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