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Savings Certificates

Relax and watch your money grow

Lock in a great rate and start earning monthly dividends.

Overview

Now is a great time to sit back, relax, and watch your money grow with a savings certificate. Get our best rates when you maintain an active checking account with RCU.1

With active checking

Earn up to  % APY

Standard (without active checking)

Earn up to  % APY

Highlights

Bump-up option2

This feature lets you "bump up" to a new, higher rate one time if rates increase during your certificate term. This will decrease your initial rate by 0.10%.

Add-on option2

Our “add-on” option can be selected at the time of account opening and allows you to deposit additional funds to your certificate at any time. ($500 minimum.) This will decrease your initial rate by 0.10%.

Dividends compounded monthly

By compounding dividends every month, you earn dividends on your dividends.

Flexible dividend payments

Choose how to receive dividends: reinvest, transfer to another account, or get a monthly check.

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Good to know

$1,000 minimum initial deposit

To open a savings certificate, you must make an initial deposit of at least $1,000.

Put at least $5 in regular savings

You must have at least $5 in a regular savings account to open a savings certificate, and at least $75 to avoid a monthly minimum balance fee.

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Early withdrawal penalty4

If you withdraw money from the certificate before the term is over, there is an early withdrawal penalty.

Calculate your savings

Final Balance

Contributions:     |    Earnings: 
Initial Deposit
$
Rate
%
$
Months

More Calculators

For a more in-depth look at your returns.

View Certificate Calculator

How to open an account

Opening an account is easy and we're here to help if you need it.

  • 1

    Apply online

    It takes just minutes. Have your Social Security number and driver's license or valid ID handy.

  • 2

    Deposit money

    Move money into your new account so you can start using it.

  • 3

    Manage your money online

    Easily manage your money with online and mobile banking.

Open a Savings Certificate

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Ready to earn more on your savings?

Earn a higher rate on your savings with a federally-insured savings certificate.

  • 1APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Certificate yields assume dividends remain in account until maturity, penalty imposed for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings. Rates effective October 29, 2024 and are subject to change. To open, obtain, and maintain the advertised rate for the certificate, you must have a $1,000 deposit and an active checking account at RCU. Active checking is defined as a checking account having three or more transactions per month (excluding telephone teller or dividend posting transactions).

    2One-time optional rate bump-up option and add-on option must be requested at time of certificate of deposit opening and can be done in digital banking, at an RCU branch or by phone. Feature(s) only available during initial term of certificate of deposit.

    3Consult a tax advisor for specific tax implications.

    4Certificate yields assume dividends remain in the account until maturity; penalty imposed for early withdrawals and is based on the term of the certificate and how many days the certificate has been opened. If funds are withdrawn within 6 days of opening, the penalty will be 7 days’ dividends, and may reduce principal. On a certificate with a 3-month term, the penalty is the lesser of dividends earned or 45 days’ dividends. On a certificate with a 4- to 23-month term, the penalty is the lesser of dividends earned or 90 days’ dividends. On a certificate with a 24-month term or longer, the penalty is the lesser of dividends earned or 180 days’ dividends. Fees may reduce earnings.

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