Financial freedom is closer than you think. Open a VyStar Checking Account and get up to $425*. 

There’s even more to enjoy, including:

  • Get paid up to two days early1
  • Cell Phone Protection2
  • IDProtect® identity theft monitoring3
  • 0.25% rate discount on auto loans4
  • Up to 2 fee reimbursements per year5
  • Nationally awarded checking account

Open your account today and earn up to $425*! Here’s how:


  • $25 by opening a VyStar+ Checking Account at the Pooler branch
  • $150 for signing up for direct deposit of at least $1,000/month and completing 15 debit transactions in the first 90 days
  • $250 when you refer friends (or family) to open a checking account ($25 per referral, up to 10 referrals a year)

Enjoy all these VyStar+ Checking benefits for a low monthly fee of $5.99 a month.  

Schedule an appointment at our Pooler branch today!

Learn more about these special VyStar+ Checking Account benefits that help you earn up to $50† in monthly savings:

Cell Phone Protection icon

Cell Phone Protection5 - Pay your phone bill with your VyStar+ Checking Account to activate phone coverage.

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IDProtect*: Identity Theft Monitoring and Resolution Service - Help better protect yourself and your joint account owners with benefits such as identity theft monitoring, credit file monitoring, access to credit report and scores and much more.

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Debit Advantage®5 - Buyer's protection and extended warranty.

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Travel and Leisure Discounts - Money-saving discounts from thousands of local and national businesses.

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$hopping Rewards™* - Earn cash back and get access to exclusive offers and discounts at thousands of leading online retailers.

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VyStar Financial Fitness - Access to personalized resources and expert guidance to boost your financial confidence. 

Visit https://www.vystarcu.org/why-join/become-a-member for membership qualification details.  

*$5 deposit in a primary savings account required for membership. Must mention the offer upon account opening. The promotion will be automatically applied for eligible new members who open their account online through go.vystarcu.org/promo or in person at a VyStar branch between Oct. 1, 2026 and Dec. 31, 2026. Offer available to members who do not currently have a VyStar checking account and have not had a VyStar checking account closed within the past 30 days.  Receive $25 for opening a new VyStar+ Checking account (credited on or around 30 business days following account opening). Receive $150 for establishing recurring direct deposit(s) totaling at least $1,000 per month into the new VyStar+ Checking account and completing at least 15 debit card transactions within 90 days of account opening (credited on or around 91 days following account opening). Person-to-person payments, including but not limited to Cash App and Venmo, do not qualify as direct deposits. Receive up to $250 in referral incentives. Referring members will receive $25 for each referred friend who opens a new VyStar+ Checking account, up to 10 referrals per calendar year. Referred new member must provide the referring member’s contact information at the time of account opening for the referring member to qualify for the incentive. Credit union programs, promotions, rates, services, terms and conditions are subject to change at any time without notice. Certain restrictions and limitations apply. No cash value is implied with use of this account or any of its features.

1- Posting is contingent on the originator releasing the payments into the network early.

2- Receive a reimbursement of up to $800 of replacement or repair costs if your cell phone is stolen or damaged, in the U.S. and abroad. $50 deductible applies. Up to two claims and maximum of $1,000 per eligible account, per twelve- month period Covers up to four phones on a cell phone bill. (Cell phone bill must be paid through eligible account.)

3 - Special Program Notes: The descriptions herein are summaries only and do not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the Benefits described. Please refer to the actual Guide to Benefit and/or insurance documents for complete details of coverage and exclusions. Coverage is provided through the company named in the Guide to Benefit or on the certificate of insurance. All Guide to Benefits/insurance documents can be found online at vystarplus.vystarcu.org or through the VyStar+ Benefits Center mobile app. Insurance Products are not insured by the NCUA or any Federal Government Agency; not a deposit of or guaranteed by the credit union or any credit union affiliate.

4- 0.25% rate discount will be applied after loan funding of a new or used auto purchase and verification of VyStar+ Checking Account loan rate discount. This offer is not available for existing VyStar auto loans. All loans subject to credit approval. VyStar+ Checking Account must be opened prior to loan opening. Rate discount will be applied within thirty (30) days of the loan funding and verification of the VyStar+ Checking and will be effective the date it is processed. The discount will not be applied retroactively. Your VyStar+ checking account discount may be combined with only one (1) additional rate discount, if applicable. Discounts will be automatically applied. Any additional discounts will not be applied or honored. First payment may be due up to 90 days from closing of the loan, certain restrictions may apply. Not all loans may qualify. Finance charges begin accruing as of the loan disbursement date. All credit union programs, services, rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change at any time without notice. Offer may end at any time without notice. If your loan qualifies, the rate discount will be applied after origination and your monthly payment will not be adjusted. The 0.25% discount will reduce the amount of interest, shortening the length of the loan term.

5- Account holder can request up to two (2) fee refunds per account, not per account holder, during a single calendar year (January 1 – December 31). The following fees are eligible for this benefit: Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF), Courtesy Pay, Returned Check – Two Party Check, Official Check, Stop Payment, Dormant/Inactive Account and the VyStar+ Checking monthly fee. To request a refund, member must call the VyStar Contact Center at 904-777-6000 or 800-445-6289 or visit a VyStar branch. Branch locations and operational hours can be found on our Locations page. This benefit does not roll over to the next year. Benefit runs from January 1 – December 31 each calendar year that your VyStar+ Checking Account is open and in good standing. Fee must occur on the VyStar+ account that is being requested for refund and credit will be applied to same VyStar+ account. 6- By texting MEET, you will receive a text with a link to schedule an appointment based on the service needed. Your privacy will be protected and your information will not be shared. Up to 5 msgs/mo. Reply HELP for help or STOP to cancel. Msg&data rates may apply. EZ Texting Terms and Conditions: https://www.eztexting.com/ terms. 7- Testimonial submitted as part of VyStar’s 2025 Member Appreciation Giveaway, which included an opportunity to win a $1,000 prize. No compensation was otherwise provided for this testimonial. ©2026 VyStar Credit Union.

† Estimated values are based on approximate annual costs or savings for similar benefits in the marketplace. Benefits and features may vary by provider and may not necessarily reflect the exact features of the benefits offered through the VyStar+ Checking Account. Estimated values provided are approximate annual costs and savings as of January 2026 and are subject to change. No cash value is implied with use of this account or any of its features.

Credit union programs, rates, services, terms and conditions are subject to change at any time without notice. Certain restrictions and limitations apply. ©2026 VyStar Credit Union. 

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P.O. Box 45085 | Jacksonville, FL 32232
904-777-6000 | 800-445-6289

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