Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union Review 2024
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Overview
Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union (RBFCU) could be an ideal choice for Texans looking for a full-service credit union with several options for savers and a relatively fee-free checking account. The credit union offers many ways to become a member.
Highlights
- Free Checking
- No Monthly Fees
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APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account.
APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account.
Bankrate Savings rating = 4.4/5
Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Our scoring formula weighs several factors consumers should consider when choosing financial products and services.
APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account.
APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account.
Bankrate Checking rating = 5/5
Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Our scoring formula weighs several factors consumers should consider when choosing financial products and services.
Offers featured here have been sponsored which impacts how, where, and in what order the products appear. Not all offers are displayed on this page.
Overall
Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union is one of the largest credit unions in the state of Texas and has a full suite of banking and lending products. The credit union offers a range of share certificate terms as well as a free checking account. Randolph-Brooks also offers money market accounts and a savings account, all with no monthly service fees, but higher yields can be found elsewhere.
Pros
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The credit union offers a range of certificate terms from six months to seven years.
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Members have access to nearly 30,000 ATMs within the CO-OP network.
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Digital wallet access, early direct deposit, free bill pay and account alerts are available.
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The credit union’s website lets you schedule a branch appointment.
Cons
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The credit union doesn’t offer any specialty certificates.
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There’s no check writing available with the credit union’s money market accounts.
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Zelle is not available.
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The savings account yield is below average.
Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union banking products
APY last updated between 11/13 and 11/19.
Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union savings overview
The account is a low-cost savings option, but it pays a yield below the national average (which is already very low). Consumers searching for the most competitive savings APYs will want to shop around, however.
Only six online or phone transfers per month are permitted. But after the sixth transfer of the month, additional transfers can be made at a Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union branch.
Pros
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The account only requires $1 to open.
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There are no monthly service fees.
Cons
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The account pays more than the national average, but better rates can be found.
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Transfers are limited to six per month.
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See how rates for this account have changed over time. Interact with the trend lines to view APY by date.
Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit UnionAPYAPY last updated between 11/13 and 11/19.APYAPY last updated between 11/13 and 11/19.National average APYHow do we get this data?Bankrate independently tracks hundreds of APYs and product details for banking institutions nationwide. We retain the historical data of every rate we track in our database. If there are any gaps where we weren’t actively tracking a rate at the time, the graph will reflect the missing data.
Bank fees
Fee | Charged? |
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Overdraft fee | $24 |
Non-sufficient funds fee | $24 |
Monthly maintenance fees | None |
Out-of-network ATM fee | $1 |
Inactive account fee | $5 |
Foreign transaction fee | None |
About Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union
Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union was founded in 1952. What began as a financial institution for members of the military and their families is now one of the largest credit unions in Texas.
RBFCU today provides services to more than 1 million members. Membership in the credit union is open to others outside the military.
Customer experience
Physical presence. Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union has more than 60 branch locations, all in Texas. There’s surcharge-free access to all ATMs (nearly 30,000) within the CO-OP network.
Customer service. Members hoping to get in touch with the bank can call and contact a member service representative or send an email. Different phone numbers are listed on the website depending on the product or service you need assistance with, but the Member Service Center is available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Branch appointments can also be scheduled from the website.
Mobile app. RBFCU’s mobile app is highly rated on the Apple App Store, but receives OK scores on the Google Play Store. On the app, you can check your balance, make a payment, deposit a check, find an ATM near you and make peer-to-peer payments through RBCFU’s Move Money. RBFCU members with cards can also use mobile wallets, including Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Fitbit Pay and Garmin Pay.
How Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union compares to other banks
Compare different account types offered by Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union. Annual percentage yields (APYs) shown were updated between Nov. 13, 2024 and Nov. 19, 2024.
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Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union savings account
Bankrate score
3.5
Bankrate Savings rating = 3.5/5 Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Annual percentage yields (APYs), minimum opening deposit requirements and minimum balances to avoid monthly service fees are some of the things that make up Bankrate’s score. |
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Charles Schwab Bank savings account
Bankrate score
3.0
Bankrate Savings rating = 3.0/5 Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Annual percentage yields (APYs), minimum opening deposit requirements and minimum balances to avoid monthly service fees are some of the things that make up Bankrate’s score. |
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APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account. APY includes the effects of compounding interest. APYs last updated between Nov. 13, 2024 and Nov. 19, 2024.
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Just $1 is needed to open and maintain a regular savings account and membership with RBFCU. No monthly service fee is charged. The account is a low-cost savings option, but it pays a yield below the national average (which is already very low). Consumers searching for the most competitive savings APYs will want to shop around, however. Only six online or phone transfers per month are permitted. But after the sixth transfer of the month, additional transfers can be made at a Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union branch. | Charles Schwab Bank’s Investor Savings account requires no minimum balance, charges no monthly service fees and provides unlimited ATM fee rebates worldwide. Ways to add funds to the account include setting up direct deposit, making transfers from other bank accounts or making a mobile check deposit — although there’s no way to deposit cash into the account. The account pays an APY that’s below average, as many other online banks offer much higher savings yields. | |
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APY offering:
0.30%
2/5
APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account. APY includes the effects of compounding interest.
Minimum balance for APY:
$1.00
5/5
The lowest deposit amount an account must have before it can earn interest.
Monthly service fee:
$0.00
5/5
A monthly charge a financial institution deducts from an account if certain requirements are not met.
Minimum balance to avoid fee:
$0.00
5/5
The lowest balance an account must maintain in order to avoid a fee.
Access to funds:
Great
5/5
A procedure that allows an individual or organization to access and manage the funds of another account holder.
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APY offering:
0.15%
1/5
APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account. APY includes the effects of compounding interest.
Minimum balance for APY:
$0.00
5/5
The lowest deposit amount an account must have before it can earn interest.
Monthly service fee:
$0.00
5/5
A monthly charge a financial institution deducts from an account if certain requirements are not met.
Minimum balance to avoid fee:
$0.00
5/5
The lowest balance an account must maintain in order to avoid a fee.
Access to funds:
Great
5/5
A procedure that allows an individual or organization to access and manage the funds of another account holder.
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APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account. APY includes the effects of compounding interest.
The lowest deposit amount an account must have before it can earn interest.
A monthly charge a financial institution deducts from an account if certain requirements are not met.
The lowest balance an account must maintain in order to avoid a fee.
A procedure that allows an individual or organization to access and manage the funds of another account holder.
Bankrate does not currently track additional product details for this bank.
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