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Official Banking Partner of Notre Dame Athletics

 

Show your love of the Irish with a Notre Dame Affinity Debit Card in your wallet offered by Credit Union 1, the Official Banking Partner of Notre Dame Athletics. There is no better way to show your allegiance to the Fighting Irish than to carry one of the eight Notre Dame Affinity Debit Card designs. From the famous gold Monogram to the Golden Dome to the Leprechaun and more, let people know you bleed gold and blue in every way.

All University of Notre Dame students, proud alumni, faculty, or devoted Fighting Irish fans can have access to the Notre Dame Affinity Debit Card and exclusive best-in-class Banking Benefits1 by joining the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Program:

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Visit the CU1 branch at 1140 E. Howard St. just minutes from the heart of Notre Dame's campus.

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Fighting Irish Program

 

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Exclusive Fighting Irish
Debit Card

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Fighting Irish Checking
Account earning 3.30% APY2

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High Yield Savings Account

 

>>Click Here for full Fighting Irish Program Benefit Details

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Fighting Irish Debit Cards

CU1 Fighting Irish Debit Cards are smart contactless payment cards including a gold EMV chip. Your Visa® debit card from Credit Union 1 is the perfect way to pay online and in stores worldwide (even for fish and chips at your local Irish pub) with payments deducted automatically from your debit card account.

Which card is for you?

Metal | Feel the luxury with this striking edge to edge steel core card.

Sample Monogram Debit Card
Monogram

 Sample Leprechaun Green Debit Card
Leprechaun - Green
 		 Sample Gold Debit Card
Gold

Traditional | Show pride for the University of Notre Dame with designs exclusively for you.

Sample Monogram Debit Card
Monogram

 Sample Leprechaun Green Debit Card
Leprechaun - Green
 		 Sample Leprechaun Silver Debit Card
Leprechaun - Silver
Sample Gold Debit Card
Gold		 Sample Football Player Debit Card
Football
 		 Sample Stadium Debit Card
Stadium
 

Sample Campus Debit Card
Campus

 Sample Women's Basketball Debit Card
Women's Basketball
 

 

How to Get Your Official Fighting Irish Debit Card

Choose your debit card design when you open your Fighting Irish debit card account, either online or at a branch.

If you already have a Fighting Irish debit card account you can order a new Notre Dame Affinity Debit Card any time by sending a secure message through digital banking, calling the contact center, or visiting a branch.

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CU1 IS PROUD TO CHEER ON THE FIGHTING IRISH!

 

Submit a Grant Application

Are you a part of an organization serving the South Bend, Michiana or Chicagoland communities? Credit Union 1 and The Golic Family Foundation want to hear about your organization's impact and how we can help further your mission. We are currently accepting applications for grants that will be distributed throughout 2023.

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Debit card accounts are checking accounts and all references to debit card accounts are governed by the terms and conditions provided for checking accounts.

This card is issued by Credit Union 1 pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.

1There is a one-time Credit Union 1 $5 Membership Fee and a $5 initial deposit requirement. Visit the Credit Union 1 Membership page for additional membership information.

2APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fees could reduce earnings on the account. Rates subject to change without notice. The rate may change after the account is opened. APY is accurate as of November 29th, 2022. To be eligible to earn dividends full Direct Deposit must be deposited into a Fighting Irish Debit Card Account.

Program
Fighting Irish Checking Account		 Minimum Balance
to Open
$0 and Net Direct Deposit		 Minimum Balance
to Earn Dividends
$0.01		 APY
3.30%		 APR
3.251%

 

3Visa's Zero Liability Policy covers U.S.-issued cards and does not apply to certain commercial card transactions or any transactions not processed by Visa. Individual replacement fund amounts are provided on a provisional basis and may be withheld, delayed, limited, or rescinded by your issuer based on factors such as gross negligence or fraud, delay in reporting unauthorized use, investigation and verification of claim and account standing and history. You must notify your financial institution immediately of any unauthorized use. Transaction at issue must be posted to your account before replacement funds may be issued. For specific restrictions, limitations and other details, please consult your issuer.

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