Convenience Doesn't Have to Cost a Thing
We make it easy to keep more of your hard-earned money and manage your account any time, anywhere. Plus, you’ll earn great rewards on everyday purchases! Break free from monthly maintenance fees with a TRULY FREE CHECKING account from TEG.
No Monthly Maintenance Fee
No Minimum Balance Requirement
Free ATM or Mastercard Debit Card
Free 24/7 Online & Mobile Banking Access
Free Bill Pay
Free ATM Withdrawals at TEG ATMs
Plus Overdraft Protection Available
We know that sometimes mistakes happen. Maybe you thought you had sufficient funds in your checking account to cover a check, debit card transaction, automatic payment, or ATM withdrawal, only to realize after the fact that you didn’t. Don’t worry! We offer three great options to help you prevent your checking account from being overdrawn.
Overdraft Privilege
All members with a TEG Checking Account in good standing have $500 in Overdraft Privilege available to them after their account has been open for 30 days. This helps you avoid being charged a returned item fee by the merchant and stay in good standing with them. After the overdraft is paid, you’ll have 30 days to make a deposit to bring your checking account to a positive balance.
With Overdraft Privilege:
- TEG has the option to cover checks you’ve written or bills you’ve paid and you will be charged a $33 fee for each item paid.
- If you want Overdraft Privilege to cover ATM or debit card overdrafts (purchases and cash withdrawals), you must enroll in Debit Card Overdraft Privilege, otherwise we cannot pay these items. Enroll now!
- The amount of the Overdraft Privilege is not shown in your available balance, but may be available to you for checks, telephone and online banking, ACH transactions, and ATM cash withdrawals or debit card purchases if you’ve selected that option.
If you have already signed up for overdraft protection from another account, funds will first be transferred from the account you’ve designated to cover the overdraft. If sufficient funds aren’t available in that account, or if the transfer isn’t enough, the overdraft will be paid through Overdraft Privilege.
Overdraft Privilege is not a line of credit and this notice does not constitute either a written agreement of an obligation or a prearranged agreement to pay your overdraft. We may withdraw this privilege at any time. Please review our Overdraft Privilege policy.
To enroll in Overdraft Privilege for ATM and Debit transactions, please enroll in our Overdraft Privilege programs for ATM and one-time debit transactions.
Overdraft Savings Transfer
With Overdraft Savings Transfer, you can protect your checking account by linking it to your savings account. If you don’t have enough money in your checking account to cover your ATM withdrawals, debit card purchases, checks, and online bill payments, funds will automatically be transferred from your savings account to cover the difference. A small fee is charged for each transfer.
We recommend Overdraft Savings Transfer if:
- You occasionally overdraw your checking account.
- You have savings funds available to cover any overdrafts.
- You only want to pay for your plan if you use it.
If you also sign up for Overdraft Privilege, funds will be transferred from your designated savings account first and Overdraft Privilege will be used to cover any shortfalls.
Overdraft Line of Credit
An Overdraft Line of Credit is a good alternative for protecting your checking account if you don’t want to link to your savings account or rely solely on Overdraft Privilege. Once your Overdraft Line of Credit is approved, you’ll be advanced the necessary amount to cover your purchase or withdrawal (up to your credit limit, of course).
- Lines available up to $1,000
- Variable interest rate
- Advances are made in $50 increments
- You pay interest only on what you use (until you pay the amount back)
We recommend an Overdraft Line of Credit if:
- You occasionally overdraw your checking account.
- You want the added capacity and flexibility offered by a line of credit.
- You monitor your account activity and repay advances from your line of credit.
If you also sign up for Overdraft Privilege, funds will be transferred from your line of credit first and Overdraft Privilege will be used to cover any shortfalls.
For more information about protecting your checking account from overdrafts or help deciding which overdraft protection option is best for you, give us a call at (845) 452-7323 or visit any of our branch locations. We’ll be happy to help you!
Get the TEG Rewards Debit Mastercard
Life is more rewarding when you bank with TEG! When you have a Free Checking Account, we give you points toward earning fantastic rewards for the purchases you make every day with your debit card.
Your account also comes with a TEG Rewards Debit Mastercard®, so you’ll be rewarded for the purchases you make every day. Learn more about TEG’s Debit Rewards Program.
- Earn and redeem points for great rewards like travel, gift cards and more!
- Keep your account safe from fraud with Free Zero Liability Protection.
- Use it anywhere Mastercard is accepted.
