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Get $50 When You Open a New Account

Open a new rewards checking account and receive: $50!

For a limited time, when you sign-up for a new Interest Rewards or Cashback Rewards debit account you'll receive $50 Cash after meeting the basic requirements within the first 60 days!6
 

This offer is exclusive for Community College Of Denver (CCD), Colorado Christian University (CCU), Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU), and University of Colorado Denver (UCD) students and faculty or AHEC employees who open their new Rewards Checking Account online or at our Tivoli branch.

In addition to your government issued ID, please bring or upload your school/student ID during the application.
 

If you have any questions, please give us a call or stop by our Tivoli branch:

Tivoli Teller Line 303.963.1315
Call Center 303.234.1700 | 800.279.3288

Tivoli Branch Address

900 Auraria Parkway
Room 211
Denver, Colorado 80204

Branch Hours

Monday-Thursday: 9:30am to 5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am to 4:30pm


Rewards Checking Account Choices

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Whats better than free? Getting paid to use your debit card! Choose how you want to get paid:

5.00​% APY2 with Interest Rewards Checking or $5 cashback each month with Cashback Rewards Checking!3  Whichever account you choose you can receive up to $25 in ATM fees automatically refunded each month when the requirements are met. (Don't worry, the monthly requirements are a piece of cake!). 

Monthly requirements1 for Rewards Checking Accounts:

  1. Receive a Direct Deposit, Mobile Deposit, or Electronic Transfer from another institution
  2. Receive eStatements 
  3. Use your Credit Union of Denver Debit Mastercard® at least 15 times monthly, online or at retail establishments

Easy, right? The good news, it’s free – there is no minimum balance or monthly account fees and there are no penalties for not hitting the requirements. If you don’t meet the requirements, don't sweat it, you have the whole next month to reach the rewards again!4 Your monthly eStatements will spell out if you have met the requirements. 

And, with our new Digital Banking app you can use our Rewards Checking Tracker to easily view your progress towards reaching your monthly rewards; so meeting the requirements will be snap!

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If you have any questions, please give us a call:

Tivoli Teller Line 303.963.1315
Call Center 303.234.1700 | 800.279.3288


Here are just a few other options for saving or improving your financial future.

Financial Checkup. Credit Score & More.

Financial Checkup offers a complete view of your financial health, covering spending details, cash flow, and analyses and debt-to-income ratios. Our Credit Score & More solution is more than a tool; it’s your secret weapon for effective financial management.

Learn More

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Now is the perfect time to apply for a new Platinum Rewards MasterCard®. Apply now and then take advantage of our competitive low-rates!

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Digital Banking

Our Digital Banking app offers the latest features, while conveniently allowing you to securely stay in control of your money!

Learn More 

Mobile Banking Provides Convenient Banking

We pride ourselves in offering a robust Digital Banking experience, therefore there is usually no need to physically come into a branch, however, we do have a branch located inside the Tivoli on the Auraria Campus, as well as an additional branch in Lakewood.

Plus, we are part of the CO-OP Shared Branching Network, so you will have access to over 5,600 shared branch and 30,000 free ATMs nationwide as a Credit Union of Denver member!

A Membership Savings account with a $5.00 deposit is required for membership prior to opening a checking account.

Applicant(s) must clear check reporting agency. The credit union also retains the right to obtain a Credit Bureau report on each applicant.

Foreign Transaction Fee for all debit and credit card transactions made in foreign countries, in foreign currencies, or initiated by phone or Internet with parties located outside of the U.S. 1% fee is calculated on final settlement amount in US dollars.

For all Checking Account disclosures, see our Membership Booklet and Truth in Savings information. Request a copy in a branch or by calling 303.234.1700. Federally Insured by the NCUA.

1 Rewards Checking Monthly Account Requirements: At least 15 debit card transactions, Direct Deposit or Automatic Credit electronically posted to the account and be enrolled in eStatements to receive higher interest rate/cashback/ATM fee refunds. If the Account Requirements are met, the rewards noted will be applied. 

2 APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates are variable and subject to change at any time. Rates current as of 09/01/2026. Fees incurred on account can reduce earnings.

3 Up to 5% of the net purchase amount on debit card purchases with a maximum reward of $5 per calendar month. Fees incurred on account can reduce earnings.

4 The timing of debit card transactions hitting your account are not in the control of the Credit Union.

6 New or existing member must open a new Rewards Checking Account (1 per member) during the promotional period and have transacted (have at least 1 Point-of-Sale transaction) with their debit card and have a minimum Direct Deposit or Automatic Credit of $10 electronically posted to the account within the first sixty (60) days of the checking account open date. P2P Payment Platforms, such as Zelle do not qualify as a direct deposit. The member must also be enrolled in eStatements within the first 60 days. The account must be in good standing (not caused a loss to Credit Union of Denver & not closed). If qualifications are met: $50 will be deposited into members’ account within 10 business days, following the 60 day bonus qualification period. If qualifications are not met within 60 days, the account will not receive the incentive. Electronic form must be submitted by Credit Union of Denver employee within 3 business days of opening for tracking purposes. A 1099-INT may be issued for the new member account. Terms and conditions subject to change without notice. Limited time offer and expires December 31, 2026. Credit Union of Denver may withdraw this offer at any time without notice.