Alert: Please DO NOT DESTROY your AFFCU debit card. Continue to use it through December 30, 2025. Please click here for more information about the debit card transition.

Holiday Closure: All branches and call center will be closed beginning at 1pm on Wednesday, December 24th and will not reopen until normal business hours on Friday, December 26th. You will still be able to access your account information via online and mobile banking.

Click here for the latest information regarding the merger with Freedom FCU.

Starting December 31, 2025, the Atlantic Financial FCU website will no longer be available and all visitors to this website will automatically redirect to the Freedom Federal Credit Union homepage.

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Classic Checking

Enjoy a simple, free online checking account.

Open An Account

Open A Checking Account

New members, please follow the link below to the Freedom FCU website to learn more about your checking account options and open your account online.

Current AFFCU members may continue to open their account on the AFFCU site.

Applying online is fast and easy.

Should you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to us:

Phone: 410-584-7474

Email: [email protected]


Representatives available
Mon-Fri: 9AM-5PM

No frills checking

Managing your finances should be easy and simple. That’s why our Classic Checking account has no fees or balance requirements. Access your money whenever you need to with online and mobile banking.

Best For

  • Monthly Fee

    Monthly Fee

  • Opening Deposit

    Opening Deposit

  • Dividends

    Dividends

  • Minimum Balance

    Minimum Balance

A secondary checking account or for members who want a simple account with no frills.

  • Monthly Fee

    $0

  • Opening Deposit

    $0

  • Dividends

    0.05%

  • Minimum Balance

    None

A free account that anyone can use

No Minimum Balance

No minimum balance on any of our checking accounts.

No Maintenance Fee

No monthly maintenance fees to avoid or penalties.

24/7 Access

Manage your account through online and mobile banking.

Visa Debit Card

Unlimited transactions, no monthly fees.

Overdraft Protection

Use your savings account as a free safety net to prevent overdrafts.

Dividends

Earn 0.05% APY in dividends on your account balance.

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Check Out Our Other Accounts

PowerPlus Checking

For those who want to earn interest on their account balance.

Power Checking

For those who frequently use their debit card and want cash back rewards for their everyday purchases.

Journey Checking

For young adult members through the age of 25 looking to start their financial journey while earning cash back rewards.

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(410) 584-7474