SPRINGFIELD, MO – April 1, 2022
AGCU is excited to announce the launch of a groundbreaking advancement in the financial services industry.
Beginning today, pet owners will be able to open checking accounts for their furry, feathered, or scale-covered friends.
April Fullsdy, a lead developer and AVP of the pet checking accounts, disclosed the inspiration behind the idea, “We made Fido a member of our family. Why not make him a member of our credit union?”
Pet Checking will give our members a tool to provide their pet with a more stable financial future, and we all want that for the ones we love. AGCU is there for our members – including our pet members!
The pet checking accounts come with all the great features customers should expect from a caring community bank, No minimum balance, a small $25 minimum opening deposit, easy online banking, and animal-friendly customer service.
Pets will love having their own debit card, offered in captivating themes that animals love, including ‘dog bone,’ ‘bowl of milk,’ and ‘fish flakes.’
For pets who have a $500 opening deposit, AGCU offers a premium checking account option, which includes competitive interest rates on balances and a rubber newspaper toy that makes a pleasing squeaking sound when it’s chewed.
“Pet health insurance has been around for years, and it has been a very successful – and practical – tool for pet owners. It is time that a financial institution stood up and offered pet checking accounts. In fact, I’m surprised no other financial institution has done it before, and I’m incredibly proud to work at the first faith-based credit union, probably in the world, to offer pet checking accounts to their members,” divulged Fullsdy.
The checking accounts will be available for all types of pets, including dogs, cats, hamsters, fish, birds, and snakes. The only creature that will not be eligible for a personal checking account is the gecko. The team at AGCU felt that for geckos, checking accounts just didn’t make any sense.
Thank you for playing along with this year's
April Fool's joke!
Our team members love our furry friends!
While Pet Checking doesn't really exist, Pet insurance can be a valuable way to protect against the unexpected. Our partners at AGCU Insurance are happy to help you learn more about pet insurance
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