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Huntington Platinum Perks Checking®
Huntington Platinum Perks Checking is our higher-tier checking account with a wider range of perks that reward a deeper relationship with Huntington. University of Michigan faculty and staff enjoy Platinum Perks Checking on us—no monthly maintenance fee and no minimum required to open.
Plus, it's loaded with features designed to make your relationship with Huntington even more rewarding.
University of Michigan Checking Account Perks
Simple by design, powerful in practice
No monthly maintenance fee
Earn interest on your deposits
Unlimited ATM withdrawals
Credit score and identity monitoring
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More ways we support University of Michigan faculty and staff
Special loan discounts
Financial planning
Better savings rates
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Investment Products: Are Not FDIC Insured • Are Not Bank Guaranteed • May Lose Value
University of Michigan Banking FAQ
What's the difference between Asterisk-Free Checking and Huntington Perks Checking?
Asterisk-Free Checking is a Huntington checking account with no monthly maintenance fee and no minimum balance requirement. Huntington Platinum Perks Checking is an interest-bearing account. Platinum Perks Checking includes all of the benefits of an Asterisk-Free Checking account; plus, your money will earn interest, you'll receive unlimited free non-Huntington ATM withdrawals1, free checks, relationship rate features4, and Credit Score & Identity monitoring2. We're offering this premier account to University of Michigan faculty and staff without the standard monthly maintenance fee.
What are the ATMs and branch locations around Ann Arbor campus?
Huntington has several convenient branch and ATM locations. See all of our locations on and near campus.
Does it matter which Huntington location I use?
You can use any Huntington location on or off campus and enjoy all the University of Michigan Faculty & Staff banking benefits.
What do I need to do if I am already a Huntington customer?
Switch your account to a Huntington Platinum Perks Checking account at any Huntington branch or by calling 800-480-2265. MCard required at account opening.
How do I have the standard maintenance fee removed for the Platinum Perks account?
If you are faculty or staff at the University of Michigan, visit any branch or call 800-480-2265 to have a maintenance fee waiver applied to your account.
What do I need to bring to verify I am employed by the University of Michigan?
Bring your University of Michigan MCard. If you have not received your MCard or it is not available, verification can be made by confirming the active status in the online official campus directory.
Is there someone to help me switch my checking account to Huntington?
A Huntington banker can help you with every step of the process. Call the Ann Arbor Northside branch at 734-741-2616 or the Ann Arbor Liberty branch at 734-302-1481 to talk to a banker at these locations.
Can I set up a meeting for myself or my team to learn more about banking benefits for faculty and staff?
Yes. We have a banker specifically dedicated to assisting University of Michigan faculty and staff. Contact Thorne O’Connor at 734-542-2738 or thorne.p.oconnor@huntington.com to schedule informational group meetings or personal appointments.
How do I link my MCard to my Huntington checking account?
1. Choose a Huntington checking account.
If you already have a Huntington checking account, go to Step 2. If you don't have a Huntington checking account, you can open one in a branch, online, or by calling 800-480-BANK (2265).
Here's the information you'll need:
- Valid government-issued ID
- Your current MCard
- Your current (US) mailing address
- Your (US) home address
- Phone number
- Social Security number or ITIN, if applicable
- Email address
2. Make sure you have a linkable yellow student, staff, or faculty MCard.
A linkable yellow student, faculty or staff MCard is not expired. If yours is expired, it's not linkable and you will need a new one. Contact the MCard administration office for more info on getting a new card at mcardadmin@umich.edu or visit ssc.umich.edu/mcard/get-your-mcard.
3. Link your MCard at any Huntington branch.
Will the MCard be the only card I'll have or will I also get a Huntington debit card
You'll have access to two cards: your MCard and a Huntington debit card. Every Huntington checking account comes with a debit card. You can use your MCard or your Huntington debit card to make PIN-based purchases and ATM withdrawals tied to your checking account, and your Huntington debit card for signature-based or online transactions.
So how do I use my MCard with my checking account?
Once your MCard is linked to your Huntington checking account, you can use it to withdraw cash from any ATM, make PIN-based checking account transactions, and still make MCard transactions using the stored value (Blue Bucks, Dining Dollars, campus meal plan) on the card as you do already. Just tell the merchant which account to use when both MCard transactions and PIN transactions are available.
Will I see the transactions I make with my MCard on my Huntington statement?
Any time you use your MCard to make PIN-based purchases or ATM withdrawals, you will see these transactions on your Huntington statement. They come out of your checking balance and will appear with your other checking account transactions. Transactions made with Blue Bucks, Dining Dollars, or campus meal plans will not pull money from your checking account and will not show up on your statement. These transactions will be applied to the stored value already on your card.
What if I have a question about a transaction?
Stop into any Huntington branch or call 800-480-BANK (2265).
What if my linked MCard is lost or stolen?
Visit any Huntington branch or call 800-480-BANK (2265) to report your linked MCard as lost or stolen. Do not request a replacement card from Huntington. Contact the access control administrator of all locations where the MCard was used.
For example, if it was used in/for:
- Michigan Medicine - Contact the Key & ID Office. After business hours, contact Security Services 734-936-7890
- Housing meal plans or Blue Bucks - Inactivate your lost card online
Where can I get a replacement MCard?
MCard ID stations where a new card can be obtained can be found here. Visit a Huntington branch to link your replacement ID to your checking account.
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1 Non-Huntington ATM. With Huntington Platinum Perks Checking we’ll waive all non-Huntington ATM cash withdrawal fees per statement cycle at any ATM worldwide. We’ll also reimburse you for withdrawal fees on the same transactions charged by the owner of a non-Huntington ATM. You will be responsible for any additional fees charged by the owner of a non-Huntington ATM as well as any international transaction or other fees charged by the network.
2 Monitoring Services. The Monitoring Services are optional and are not available with all accounts. Enrollment requires agreement to the Services Terms & Conditions, which include important legal terms that a customer should read carefully before deciding whether to enroll.
3 Financial Planning Investment, Insurance and Non-deposit Trust products are: NOT A DEPOSIT • NOT FDIC INSURED • NOT GUARANTEED BY THE BANK • NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY • MAY LOSE VALUE
Huntington offers a full range of wealth management and financial services through dedicated teams of professionals in the Huntington Private Bank® and Huntington Financial Advisors®, as follows:
- Banking solutions, including loans and deposit accounts, are provided by The Huntington National Bank, Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC.
- Trust and investment management services are provided by The Huntington National Bank, a national bank with fiduciary powers.
- Certain investment advisory solutions, securities, and insurance products are provided by Huntington Financial Advisors®.
- Certain insurance products are offered by Huntington Insurance, Inc. and underwritten by third-party insurance carriers not affiliated with Huntington Insurance, Inc.
Huntington Private Bank® is a federally registered service mark of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated.
Huntington Financial Advisors® is a federally registered service mark and a trade name under which The Huntington Investment Company does business as a registered broker-dealer, member FINRA and SIPC, a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and a licensed insurance agency.
The Huntington National Bank, The Huntington Investment Company, and Huntington Insurance, Inc., are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated.
Minimum investment or deposit balance criteria apply with respect to the Huntington Private Bank. Please contact a Huntington Private Bank colleague for more information on eligibility requirements.
4 Relationship Rate Benefit. The interest rate on your Relationship Money Market or Relationship Savings Account may be better when you also own a Huntington Perks Checking or Huntington Platinum Perks Checking account. Ask a banker to see a rate sheet for details. Your interest rates and APY will be determined based on your zip code.
5 Standby Cash®. Standby Cash is subject to terms and conditions and other account agreements. A cash advance fee equal to 5% of the amount of the cash advance will be collected from your Eligible Deposit Account immediately after the cash advance is deposited in that account. A 1% monthly interest charge (12% Annual Percentage Rate) will be added to outstanding balances if automatic payments are not scheduled. Available through online banking or the Huntington Mobile app to individuals with an active Huntington consumer checking account with at least three months of consistent deposit activity of $1,000 or more, and an average daily balance of $200 or more over the last 30 days. An active or recent bankruptcy or other legal process may disqualify you. Other eligibility requirements apply, including your recent overdraft and/or return history, regardless of whether you are charged overdraft fees or have transactions returned or they are waived with our 24-Hour Grace® and $50 Safety Zone® services. We reserve the right to change eligibility criteria at any time. Line amount and/or ongoing availability may vary based on changes to your deposit activity, average daily balance, and number and length of overdrafts and/or returns on any of your Huntington deposit accounts. When any of your Huntington deposit accounts are in an overdraft status for more than one day, your Standby Cash line may be suspended until they are no longer negative. If 90% or more of the approved credit line is drawn three months in a row, Standby Cash will be suspended until it’s paid to a zero balance. Business checking accounts are not eligible for Standby Cash.
6 $50 Safety Zone® and 24-Hour Grace®. Your account will be automatically closed if it remains negative in any amount for 60 days, including if your account is overdrawn within our $50 Safety Zone. Learn more at huntington.com/SafetyZone and huntington.com/Grace.
7 Zelle. For your protection, you should only send money to those you know and trust, such as family, friends and others such as your personal trainer, babysitter or neighbor. If you don’t know the person or aren’t sure you will get what you paid for, you should not use Zelle® for these types of transactions.
Must have a bank account in the U.S. to use Zelle®.
8 Early Pay. You may receive a direct deposit up to two days early with Early Pay if 1) you have a checking account with us, 2) a recurring qualifying direct deposit, and 3) provide us a valid email address. It is at our discretion to identify which recurring direct deposits are eligible for Early Pay and it may take up to 90 days to identify those deposits that qualify. We cannot guarantee that you will receive the Early Pay service due to unanticipated circumstances. Early Pay is automatic and there is no fee. You can opt out of the Early Pay service at any time, by contacting a branch or calling our service center at (800) 480-2265 and asking to have Early Pay removed. For more information, please see a Consumer Deposit Account agreement, or contact a branch. Learn more at huntington.com/EarlyPay. Receive recurring qualifying direct deposits up to two days early at no charge. Some direct deposit types are not eligible.
9 Check Deposit Availability. The first $500 of your total daily check deposits made at a branch, ATM, or through Mobile Deposit may be available to you immediately on the day we receive your deposit. For check deposits made from Saturday through Monday and Federal Holidays, up to $500 in total may be available immediately from all your check deposits over those days. Your remaining check deposit amount(s) will generally be available on the next business day. Subject to eligibility; longer holds and exclusions may apply. Please see your Funds Availability Policy for more detail.
10 Mortgage Relationship Discount. Mortgage Insurance may be required for loans that have a less than 20% down payment which will increase the APR and result in a higher loan payment. Interest rates and fees are subject to change without notice. Huntington’s mortgage division offers many different mortgage products; your APR may vary depending on the product for which you apply. All loans are subject to loan application and credit approval and receipt of a property appraisal demonstrating sufficient value. To be eligible for the Rate Discount, you must have or open a Huntington Platinum Perks Checking®, SmartInvest Checking®, or Private Client Account (these accounts are a “qualifying checking account,”) and have at least $25,000 in qualifying relationship balances (“qualifying balances”). Mortgage Relationship Discounts vary based on the (1) type of mortgage product the customer has applied for, and (2) the customer’s Mortgage Relationship Balance held in any eligible account, which include all Huntington consumer deposit accounts (checking, money market, savings, certificates of deposit (CDs), and individual retirement accounts (IRAs) on which you are an owner), and all Huntington consumer investments (IRA and non-IRA) held in brokerages, trusts, or managed money accounts. Existing annuities with a cash value account balance opened by Huntington Financial Advisors®, are also eligible accounts, however, annuity accounts opened on or after the mortgage loan application date are excluded from the Mortgage Relationship Balance. Investment, trust and annuity account balances will be assessed based on the account balances that are periodically reported to Huntington systems by a variety of third-party sources. Other requirements include an open Huntington Platinum Perks Checking®, SmartInvest Checking® or Private Client Account checking account and a signed agreement at the time of closing for Huntington to automatically draw monthly mortgage payments from any Huntington checking account. The Mortgage Relationship Balance amount(s) must be on deposit at Huntington at least one (1) business day prior to the issuance of the final Mortgage Closing Disclosure prior to the loan closing in order to receive this benefit, and will not include any funds needed for down payment on the mortgage transaction. Huntington’s Mortgage Relationship Discounts are subject to change without notice. Program eligibility is subject to account and balance validation.
Huntington Platinum Perks Checking®, Standby Cash®, 24-Hour Grace®, and $50 Safety Zone®, are federally registered service marks of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated. The 24-Hour Grace® system and method is patented. U.S. Pat No. 8,364,581, 8,781,955, 10,475,118, and others pending.