Hit Your Financial Homerun with HOPE Rewards Checking

Step up your financial game with a free checking account that can earn you money. Plus, get two free passes to the Historically Black Colleges and Universities 2026 HOPE Credit Union HBCU Athletic Conference Baseball Championship.

Ready to get in on the action? HOPE makes it happen.

Celebrate HBCU excellence and Black financial empowerment with this exclusive offer from HOPE.

Hope Credit Union (HOPE) is proud to be the title sponsor of the 2026 HBCU Athletic Conference Baseball Championship at River Run Park, Northport, Alabama. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the excitement with an offer designed to brighten your financial future.

Open a new HOPE Rewards Checking account and enjoy:

Two free day passes to any day of the tournament, including the Championship Finals on Tuesday, April 28

Up to 5.12% APY¹ on your checking balance every month

No monthly fees and free online access 2026 HBCU Athletic Conference Baseball Companionship

Open your account online to get your free day passes.² Limit two passes per household.

Stop by the HOPE table at the baseball stadium to pick up your game pass!

(Schedule will be announced closer to the end of the regular season.)

View our frequently asked questions below to learn more about getting your free passes.

For entire schedule and to purchase additional tickets for friends and family, visit the tournament’s official website.

HOPE, one of the nation’s most impactful community development financial institutions,​ has always been committed to expanding opportunities in the Deep South communities we call home. By sponsoring the 2026 HBCUAC Baseball Championship, we’re celebrating the legacy and impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities while creating pathways for financial empowerment for their students, faculty, alumni, and neighbors. Learn more about our mission.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for free passes to the HBCUAC 2026 Hope Credit Union Baseball Championship?

This promotion is available to new HOPE members who open a HOPE Rewards Checking account between April 10 and April 27, 2026.

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Are the free passes valid for any game in the tournament?

Yes! For eligible new accountholders, the passes can be used for any day within the tournament between Saturday, April 25 and Tuesday, April 28, including the Championship Final.

(Schedule will be announced closer to the end of the regular season.)

There’s no need to “reserve” your tickets.

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How do I get my free passes to the HBCUAC 2026 Hope Credit Union Baseball Championship?

Passes will be on-site at the HOPE table.

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What if I already have a HOPE Checking Account? Am I eligible for the free passes?

As a thank you for being a HOPE member, we’re giving away complimentary passes to the HBCUAC Baseball Championship. Stop by the local branch to pick yours up today!

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How do I open a checking account?

You can open a checking account online, or in a branch.

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What type of information do I need to open a checking account?

It takes minutes to open your checking account online, over the phone or in person.

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How long does it take to open a checking account?

It takes minutes to open your checking account online, over the phone or in person.

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How long does it take to get a debit card?

After your checking account is opened, you’ll receive your HOPEAnytime ATM/check card within 12 to 15 business days. This card allows you to make purchases in-person or online and withdraw cash at ATMs.

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I have a bad, limited or no credit history. Can I still open a checking account?

At Hope Credit Union, we believe in equal access to economic opportunities, and we seek to provide financial assistance whenever possible to those who are just starting out or rebuilding. Our HOPE Choice Card and Student Checking accounts are great options for first-time checking accounts and people rebuilding their financial history. Contact us to discuss your specific financial situation and see how we can help.

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What’s included for free with my checking account?

All HOPE checking accounts feature:

Free HOPE digital banking (online and mobile)³

Free HOPE24 telephone banking

Free e-statements

Free HOPEAnytime ATM/check card

Free direct deposits

Free automatic transfers

Overdraft protection options

Free access to our shared branch network

Federally backed insurance from the National Credit Union Administration

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Disclaimer: 

¹“APY” is Annual Percentage Yield. Rates accurate as of 1/15/25 and may change after the account is opened, and dividends paid if qualifications are met each monthly cycle. See full terms and conditions at www.hopecu.org/rewardschecking. One offer of two free tickets available to new members who open a personal checking account. New memberships require a savings account with a minimum deposit of $15 and a membership fee of $10.

²New Rewards Checking account opened online earns two free day passes. Limit one per household.

³Wireless carrier text and data fees may apply.