Banking Fees
Credit Unions
Bank Accounts
100

If you don't have this, you might have to pay a maintenance fee.

Minimum Balance
100

This type of financial institution is known for having better interest rates than its competitors.

Credit Union

100

This type of account comes with a debit card.

Checking Account

200

This type of fee is only charged when you're "out of network".

ATM Fee

200

Credit Unions don't generate any profit for shareholders--instead, they return profits to these people.

Members

200

When you check how much money is in your bank account, you are checking this.

Balance

300

This type of fee punishes you for spending more than your balance.

Overdraft Fee

300

People who prefer a more convenient experience might choose a bank that has this over a credit union with less advanced tech.

Mobile Banking/Banking App
300

If you take out a loan for $5,000 and you have to pay back $5,200, you are being charged $200 of this.

Interest

400

To avoid ATM fees, you might be able to use this strategy when you're checking out at the grocery store. 

Cash Back

400

Since banks are privately owned and generate income for their shareholders, we use this phrase to describe their business model.

For Profit

400

Whenever you take cash out of your bank account, we call it "making" this.

A Withdrawal

500

Despite having a reassuring name, this bank feature might drain your savings if you spend more than you have.

Overdraft Protection

500

Similar to the FDIC for banks, this organization insures credit unions, protecting your account in case the credit union fails.

The NCUA

500

This word refers to any increase in your bank account balance.

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