Resolution Checking®

A Resolution Checking account is an alternative, second-chance bank account available for those who want to re-establish financial security after previous checking account problems. With a Resolution Checking account, you can cash or deposit checks, make transactions online, pay bills, and withdraw cash at a branch or ATM.

All qualified Georgia’s Own members who do not qualify for Perks+ Checking or All Access Checking can open a Resolution Checking account.

There are five ways you can qualify for membership:

1. By residence or employment within certain counties in metro Atlanta, Southeast Georgia, Southwest Georgia, Augusta, and Savannah
2. Getting Ahead Association membership
3. Past or present Georgia State University enrollment or employment
4. Relation by blood, adoption, or marriage to a current Georgia’s Own Credit Union member
5. Premier Partner employee or retiree.

Visit our membership page to see if you qualify.

In most cases, yes. Many online retailers will allow payment using your checking account information, like using your debit card. You can also make online purchases with your checking account information by verifying your account with a digital wallet or financial transaction app such as PayPal or Venmo.

Yes, you can apply for a checking account online. If you’re not a member of Georgia’s Own Credit Union, you will be able to apply for membership at the same time that you apply to open an account.

During the application process you will need:

• Your Social Security Number
• A valid U. S. driver’s license or other approved, government-issued I.D.
• Physical address information (P.O. Boxes can be used for mailing purposes, but a physical address is required for the online application)
• If under 18, an adult is required to open the account and be a joint owner.

Learn more about opening a checking account online.