Certificates

Earn 4.25% APY with our 11-month Certificate*

Lock in a competitive fixed rate you can count on

Grow your savings with our limited-time 11-month Certificate. Lock in a competitive fixed interest rate of 4.25% APY for 11 months and enjoy steady, predictable earnings.* Open a Certificate with as little as $500, and if your funds are at another financial institution, Educational Systems Federal Credit Union can help make the transfer process fast and easy.

Open a Certificate

We provide a variety of Certificate terms ranging from three to 60 months to suit your financial needs and help you build your total savings.

Certificate Accounts

Open a Certificate to secure higher earnings on your savings with flexible account terms and insured deposits. $500 minimum deposit.

Jumbo Certificates

Open a Jumbo Certificate account to leverage premium interest rates on larger deposits, offering a powerful way to grow your wealth securely and efficiently. $100,000 minimum deposit.

Star Members

Star Members are eligible to receive an interest rate 0.05% APY higher than Regular and IRA Certificates of the same type and term.
 

Take advantage of interest rates by building a certificate ladder.

Certificate Calculator

Use this calculator to find out how much you can earn on a Certificate. Just enter a few pieces of information and we will calculate your Annual Percentage Yield (APY) and total ending savings account balance.



 

Certificates and IRAs

Effective Date: March 2, 2026
Term Minimum Balance Dividend Rate APY Star Member Dividend Rate Star Member APY
60 months
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$5003.65%3.70%3.70%3.75%
48 months
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$5003.60%3.65%3.65%3.70%
36 months
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$5003.55%3.60%3.60%3.65%
24 months
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$5003.80%3.85%3.84%3.90%
12 months
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$5003.84%3.90%3.89%3.95%
11 months*
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$5004.17%4.25%4.22%4.30%
6 months
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$5003.65%3.70%3.70%3.75%
3 months
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$5002.97%3.00%3.02%3.05%

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

Effective Date: March 2, 2026
Term Minimum Balance Dividend Rate APY Star Member Dividend Rate Star Member APY
60 months
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$100,0003.70%3.75%3.75%3.80%
48 months
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$100,0003.65%3.70%3.70%3.75%
36 months
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$100,0003.60%3.65%3.65%3.70%
24 months
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$100,0003.84%3.90%3.89%3.95%
12 months
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$100,0003.89%3.95%3.94%4.00%
11 months*
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$100,0004.22%4.30%4.27%4.35%
6 months
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$100,0003.70%3.75%3.75%3.80%
3 months
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$100,0003.02%3.05%3.06%3.10%

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.


 
*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. APY of 4.25% applies to new Certificates opened from March 2-31, 2026 with a minimum balance of $500 up to $100,000 for an 11-month term. An APY of 4.25% applies to new Certificates opened with a minimum balance of $100,000 for an 11-month term. Existing Star Members (members who have $25,000 in combined deposits and/or loans) who open a new 11-month Certificate with a minimum balance of $500 up to $100,000 are eligible for an APY of 4.30% and with a minimum balance of $100,000 are eligible for an APY of 4.35%. This is a limited time offer and may change without notice. The promotion only applies to new Certificates. Dividends for the 11-month Certificate are compounded and credited monthly. Once a Certificate is opened, money cannot be added and a penalty may be charged for Certificate early withdrawal. Fees could reduce earnings. 11-month Certificates will automatically renew for a 12-month Certificate at the current rate available at the time of renewal unless instructed to do otherwise by the member on or before the maturity date. Applicants must meet membership eligibility requirements.