Key features

  • No overdraft fees

  • Low monthly maintenance fee of $3.00

  • No minimum balance requirement

  • Low minimum opening deposit 1

Benefits include:
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24/7 access to Online and Mobile Banking2

 

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Send and receive money with Zelle®3 and make payments with Bill Pay

 

 

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Access to more than 40,000 surcharge-free Allpoint® ATMs4 and cash deposit-accepting Allpoint+® ATMs5 nationwide

 

Get a Climate Impact Debit Mastercard®6 when you open a Purpose Checking™ account

As a fossil-free bank, we are excited to offer our Climate Impact Debit Mastercard®. Made from renewable resources such as corn, our card replaces up to 80% of fossil-based plastics found in traditional debit cards. 

This is another exciting step forward in our commitment to net-zero operations, climate justice and curbing climate change.

 

Amalgamated Bank Consumer Impact Debit Card

 

Frequently asked questions

There is no overdraft or insufficient funds fee accessed to your Restart Checking Account(s).

Overdraft Coverage services are not included for Purpose Checking™ Account(s).

Your transactions such as ACH payments, check-like withdrawals, ATM withdrawals and other electronic debits will not be paid without Overdraft Coverage. Please ensure that your account has sufficient balance(s) before making a transaction.

Your transaction(s) such as ACH payments, check-like withdrawals, ATM withdrawals and other electronic debits will not be completed and you will receive a notification about the transaction status. Please ensure that your account has sufficient balance(s) before making a transaction.

There is no overdraft or insufficient funds fee accessed to your Purpose Checking™ Account(s).

 

Amalgamated Bank is certified by BankOn

 

1 There is a minimum deposit of $25 when opening a Purpose Checking™ account. 

2 Your mobile carrier’s message and data rates may apply.

3 Zelle® and the Zelle®  related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.

4 Fees may apply for non-Amalgamated, non-Allpoint® and international ATM transactions.

5 Allpoint+® ATMs may not be available in all states.

6 Mastercard® and the Mastercard® Brand Mark are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated.

 

Purpose Checking™ is a trademark of Amalgamated Bank.