Basic Checking
Basic Checking
Bank more. Worry less.
The SESLOC Basic Checking¹ account offers the convenience and flexibility you need for daily personal banking and a safe place to store your money, without having to worry about overdraft fees.
It’s available for teens aged 13 and up and a great option for a first account or anyone wanting a fresh start in managing a bank account. Accountholders will have access to tools to help keep budgets on track and improve your financial well-being.
Start your journey with SESLOC.
ITINs accepted.
Start your journey with SESLOC.
ITINs accepted.
See tips for how to Join, visit any branch, or call us at (805) 543-1816.
Current members may open this account in Online Banking.
Top Features
Enjoy no minimum balance and no monthly maintenance fee with this checking account, plus, it exclusively offers:
No Overdraft Fees
We’ll waive the transfer fee we charge when you don’t have enough money in your Basic Checking account to cover a transaction, and a transfer is made from your linked Share Savings.
No Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) Fees
We’ll waive the fee we charge when a transaction is declined. NSF status occurs when you don’t have enough available funds in Basic Checking AND if available funds in your linked Share Savings cannot cover the transaction either.
No Cashier’s Check Fees
We’ll waive the fee when you need these secure, guaranteed checks. It’s a great way to make large payments.
Note: Paper statements for Basic Checking incur a $2.00 monthly fee, but you can avoid this fee by enrolling in eStatements.
Certified by BankOn
We believe everyone deserves simple, secure access to their money. Basic Checking makes it possible.
We joined forces with the nonprofit Cities for Financial Empowerment (CFE) Fund in providing the Central Coast community with access to affordable banking solutions. We’re proud to offer Basic Checking, which is certified as a low-cost and low-fee checking option,
Basic Checking, Meet Powerful Tools
Our digital and remote banking tools have everything you need to manage your account at home or on the go:
- Surcharge-free ATM Transactions at SESLOC and CO-OP ATMs, which includes 55 local and 30,000+ nationwide.
- Get a Basic Checking debit card issued same day in any branch. Or, if you’re applying online, one will be mailed to you.
- Free Online Banking and SESLOC Mobile App, with Mobile Check Deposit, Bill Pay, Card Controls, Travel Notifications and more.
- Access to Direct Deposit Funds a Day Early.²
- In real time fraud alerts via text message, courtesy of Visa’s® complimentary Debit Card Fraud Monitoring service.
- Digital Wallet Compatible with Apple, Google and Samsung Pay
- Access to personal money management and financial wellness tools in Online Banking, including Credit Score by Savvy Money, Spend Forecast & Analysis, Budget Tracker, and Financial Health Checkup
Start your journey with SESLOC.
ITINs accepted.
Start your journey with SESLOC.
ITINs accepted.
See tips for how to Join, visit any branch, or call us at (805) 543-1816.
Current members may open this account in Online Banking.
Whether Basic Checking is your first bank account or you’ve been banking a while, here are our top tips for managing your budget:
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1. Basic Checking is not eligible for Courtesy Pay Service or SESLOC Rewards Program for debit cards. Basic Checking incurs a $2.00 monthly fee for paper statements. Refer to the Basic Checking Truth in Savings Disclosure for more information.
2. Early access to direct deposit funds subject to employer and/or payer terms and conditions. SESLOC Credit Union (“Credit Union”) generally makes these funds available on the day the payment file is received, which may be up to one (1) day earlier than the scheduled payment date. The Credit Union cannot guarantee early access of a direct deposit payment. Other exceptions may apply.
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