Certificates
Grow your savings with confidence
Open a Certificate
We provide a variety of Certificate terms ranging from three to 60 months to suit your needs and help you build your savings.
Certificate Accounts
Open a Certificate to secure higher earnings on your savings with flexible terms and insured deposits. $500 minimum deposit.
Jumbo Certificates
Open a Jumbo Certificate account to leverage premium rates on larger deposits, offering a powerful way to grow your wealth securely and efficiently. $100,000 minimum deposit.
Star Members
A Certificate from Educational Systems Federal Credit Union is a great way to save for your future, whether you’re saving for a college education or a down payment on a house. With terms ranging from three months to five years, the longer you leave the money in the account the more you can earn. In addition, Star Members are eligible for a premium annual percentage yield (APY) on new Certificates.
The minimum deposit to open a regular Certificate is $500 and a Jumbo Certificate is $100,000. Dividends for all Certificates are compounded and credited quarterly and are automatically deposited to the Certificate account unless you select another payment option. You may choose to have the dividends paid to you by check or to another account each quarter.
Keep in mind, when choosing the right account for your savings goals, it’s important to do your homework to determine when you'll need the money. Once the Certificate is opened, money cannot be added, and early withdrawals are subject to a penalty. A Certificate can also be opened as an Individual Retirement Account.
Your savings are insured up to at least $250,000.
Certificates and IRAs
| Term | Minimum Balance | Dividend Rate | APY | Star Member Dividend Rate | Star Member APY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 months Open Now | $500 | 3.31% | 3.35% | 3.36% | 3.40% |
| 48 months Open Now | $500 | 3.26% | 3.30% | 3.31% | 3.35% |
| 36 months Open Now | $500 | 3.55% | 3.60% | 3.60% | 3.65% |
| 24 months Open Now | $500 | 3.55% | 3.60% | 3.60% | 3.65% |
| 12 months Open Now | $500 | 3.70% | 3.75% | 3.75% | 3.80% |
| 6 months Open Now | $500 | 3.41% | 3.45% | 3.46% | 3.50% |
| 3 months Open Now | $500 | 3.21% | 3.25% | 3.26% | 3.30% |
APY=Annual Percentage Yield. Dividends are compounded and credited quarterly. A penalty may be charged for Certificate early withdrawal.
Star Members: Star Members are eligible to receive a 0.05% APY higher than Regular and IRA Certificates of the same type and term. A Star Member is a member who has a total of $25,000 in combined deposits and/or loans. Business and Association accounts are not eligible for the Star Member Program.
Jumbo Certificates
| Term | Minimum Balance | Dividend Rate | APY | Star Member Dividend Rate | Star Member APY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 months Open Now | $100,000 | 3.36% | 3.40% | 3.41% | 3.45% |
| 48 months Open Now | $100,000 | 3.31% | 3.35% | 3.36% | 3.40% |
| 36 months Open Now | $100,000 | 3.60% | 3.65% | 3.65% | 3.70% |
| 24 months Open Now | $100,000 | 3.60% | 3.65% | 3.65% | 3.70% |
| 12 months Open Now | $100,000 | 3.75% | 3.80% | 3.80% | 3.85% |
| 6 months Open Now | $100,000 | 3.46% | 3.50% | 3.50% | 3.55% |
| 3 months Open Now | $100,000 | 3.26% | 3.30% | 3.31% | 3.35% |
APY=Annual Percentage Yield. Dividends are compounded and credited quarterly. A penalty may be charged for Certificate early withdrawal.
Jumbo Certificate: A Jumbo Certificate can be opened with a minimum balance of $100,000. APYs, terms and disclosures also apply to IRA Certificates and individual retirement accounts.
Star Members: Star Members are eligible to receive a 0.05% APY higher than Regular and IRA Certificates of the same type and term. A Star Member is a member who has a total of $25,000 in combined deposits and/or loans. Business and Association accounts are not eligible for the Star Member Program.
Save for your financial future with a Certificate
Helpful Tip
If you're building your credit, a Certificate can be used to secure a loan. A Certificate Secured Loan is a Personal Loan that allows you to use the funds in your Certificate as collateral.