Earn More With Loyalty Checking
Big banks pay you very little in interest and charge you big monthly fees. With our high-yield Loyalty Checking, you’ll enjoy a truly free checking account while earning 4.50% APY on balances up to $25,000,* with full access to your money whenever you need it, and no monthly maintenance fee. It’s a simple way to make your money work harder without giving up flexibility.
Consider Bundling with Loyalty Savings
The Loyalty Bundle is for members who make Rivermark their primary financial home. Pair Loyalty Checking for everyday spending and deposits with Loyalty Savings to grow what you set aside.
Calculate Your Bundled Earnings
Loyalty Checking
First $25,000 earns 4.50% APY* when you qualify that month.
$1,000 combined spend requirement. Any mix of cards works.
Loyalty Savings
First $25,000 earns 4.00% APY* when you qualify that month.
Monthly requirements
These two apply to both Loyalty Checking and Loyalty Savings, not just one account.
See the Earnings Add Up
Estimated Annual Bundle Earnings
$0
Based on the balances and spending you entered above, held steady for 12 months.
This is an estimate for illustrative purposes only and not a guarantee of actual earnings. Results are based on the information you entered and assume that current rates and benefits remain unchanged.
Enjoy All Our Perks
No Monthly Fee or Minimum Balance
Early Direct Deposit
Overdraft Options
Digital Banking
Mobile Wallet
Qualifying is easy!
Maintain everyday banking habits you’re likely already doing to unlock our competitive rate: Deposit at least $1,000 monthly to your Loyalty Checking account,** make $1,000 or more in debit or credit card purchases each month,*** and enroll in eStatements.
It’s an easy, connected way to make your money work harder without changing how you bank.
How to Join
If you live in western Oregon or anywhere in Washington state, you’re ready to be a member. Open your account online quickly and easily. Please visit a branch for Minor, Trust, or Business accounts.
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Gather Your Documents
You'll need a few things for your application and to fund your new account online: a drivers license, state ID or US passport; and a debit card number, username and password, or routing and account number from another financial institution.
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Open a Savings Account
New members join our credit union by opening a Savings Account, which requires a $5 minimum deposit. You can open your new Loyalty Checking account, which requires a $25 minimum deposit, at the same time.
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That's It!
By completing our online application, you can open an account in just a few minutes. Upon receiving your application, one of our representatives will contact you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Meet the three monthly requirements and you’ll earn the high Loyalty Checking rate on balances up to $25,000 for that month
- $1,000 in monthly deposits to Loyalty Checking**
- $1,000 or more in debit or credit card purchases each month***
- Enroll in eStatements
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Your account remains open and you won't be charged a monthly maintenance fee, but it will earn the standard dividend rate for that month. You can start earning the higher Loyalty Checking rate again as soon as you meet the requirements in a future month.
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No. Loyalty Checking has no monthly maintenance fee, whether or not you meet the requirements.
Find Your Branch
We like to make it easy for you to bank with us. You’ll find Rivermark branches throughout western Oregon and even in southwest Washington, so stopping by is simple.
*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates effective as of November 03, 2026. The disclosed APY assumes a maximum balance of $35,000.
Loyalty Checking: $25 minimum deposit to open. Balances of $25,000.01 or more earn 4.50-3.23% APY. As your balance increases, your overall APY will decrease. If you do not meet these requirements your entire Loyalty Checking balance will earn .05% APY. Loyalty Checking is a variable rate account. The rate may change after account opening. Consumer accounts only. Only one Loyalty Checking account per membership.
Loyalty Savings: $5 minimum deposit required to open. Balances of $25,000.01 or more earn 4.00-2.87% APY. As your balance increases, your overall APY will decrease. If you do not meet these requirements your entire Loyalty Savings balance will earn .05% APY. This is a variable rate account and may change after account opening without notice. Only one Loyalty Savings account allowed per membership. Consumer memberships only.
**Eligible deposits must post to the account and be available (must not be pending or held) or have an effective date during the cycle. Deposits originated from other Rivermark accounts, overdraft transfers, Rivermark loan proceeds or credit card advances, fee reversals, refunds, deposits returned unpaid, or credit card point redemptions do not qualify.
***Small Business Credit Card transactions do not qualify.