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Savings Accounts

Small steps. Big momentum.

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Confidence grows here.

Saving isn’t about standing still. It’s about preparing to move boldly. Whether you’re building an emergency fund, saving for your first car, or planning something bigger, our savings accounts help you grow at your pace.

Grow Money

Competitive rates

Save and earn based on your goals.

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Safe and secure

Insured by NCUA.

Calendar

Automatic savings

Pay yourself first. Set daily, weekly, or monthly deposits to grow your savings.

Money Transfer

Overdraft protection

Oops happen. Link a savings to your checking account for uninterrupted spending.

Mobile Phone

Anytime account access

Your money when you need it. Online, by phone, or in person at over 30,000 ATMs nationwide.

Savings Account at a Glance

Your savings journey starts with membership. A Prime Savings account establishes your membership with First U.S.  and gives you access to everything membership has to offer.

From there, you can add the savings account that best fits your goals.

  • Best for…

    Best for…

  • Minimum deposit to open

    Minimum deposit to open

  • Monthly fee

    Monthly fee

  • Earns dividends/interest

    Earns dividends/interest

  • Overdraft protection

    Overdraft protection

  • Best for…

    A high-yield boost to launch starter savings.

  • Minimum deposit to open

    $1

  • Monthly fee

  • Earns dividends/interest

     

  • Overdraft protection

     

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Dream Savings

  • Best for…

    Create goal savings accounts to visualize progress for vacation, major
    purchases, taxes and more.

  • Minimum deposit to open

    $1

  • Monthly fee

  • Earns dividends/interest

     

  • Overdraft protection

     

Youth Savings

  • Best for…

    Start a life-long love of savings for young members.

  • Minimum deposit to open

    $5

  • Monthly fee

  • Earns dividends/interest

     

  • Overdraft protection

Money Market Savings

  • Best for…

    Ladder your portfolio with easy access to funds, lower risk and stable returns.

  • Minimum deposit to open

  • Monthly fee

    $7 (waived if balance is above $2,000)

  • Earns dividends/interest

     

  • Overdraft protection

     

See our savings account rates.

Prime Savings

Balance

APY*

Rates

Minimum Balance to Open

Minimum Balance to Earn Dividends

*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rate = Dividend Rate.
Rates and terms effective November 12, 2026 and are subject to change without notice.

Balance

$0-$4,999

APY*

0.05%

Rates

0.050%

Minimum Balance to Open

$5

Minimum Balance to Earn Dividends

$100

Balance

$5,000+

APY*

0.10%

Rates

0.100%

Minimum Balance to Open

$5

Minimum Balance to Earn Dividends

$5,000

 

Youth Savings

APY*

Rate

Minimum Balance to Open

Minimum Balance to Earn Dividends

*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rate = Dividend Rate.
Rates and terms effective November 12, 2026 and are subject to change without notice.

APY*

0.05%

Rate

0.050%

Minimum Balance to Open

$5

Minimum Balance to Earn Dividends

$100+

 

Smart Start High Yield Savings & IRA

Balance

APY*

Rate

Minimum Balance to Open

Minimum Balance to Earn Dividends

*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rate = Dividend Rate
Rates and terms effective November 12, 2026 and are subject to change without notice. Smart Start Savings Account APY is earned on the portion of your balance in each rate tier. First $5,000 must be funds new on deposit to First U.S. Limit one Smart Start Savings Account per member. Check access not available.

Balance

$0-$2,000

APY*

4.00%

Rate

3.928%

Minimum Balance to Open

$0

Minimum Balance to Earn Dividends

$0

Balance

$2,000.01-$5,000

APY*

1.50%

Rate

1.490%

Minimum Balance to Open

$0

Minimum Balance to Earn Dividends

$2,000

Balance

$5,000.01-$10,000

APY*

0.25%

Rate

0.250%

Minimum Balance to Open

$0

Minimum Balance to Earn Dividends

$5,000

Balance

$10,000.01-$50,000

APY*

0.08%

Rate

0.080%

Minimum Balance to Open

$0

Minimum Balance to Earn Dividends

$10,000

 

Dream Savings

Balance

APY*

Rate

Minimum Balance to Open

Minimum Balance to Earn Dividends

*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rate = Dividend Rate.
Rates and terms effective November 12, 2026 and are subject to change without notice.

Balance

$0-$4,999

APY*

0.05%

Rate

0.050%

Minimum Balance to Open

$1

Minimum Balance to Earn Dividends

$100

Balance

$5,000+

APY*

0.10%

Rate

0.100%

Minimum Balance to Open

$1

Minimum Balance to Earn Dividends

$5,000

 

Money Market Savings & IRA

Balance

APY*

Rate

Minimum Balance to Open

Minimum Balance to Earn Dividends

*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rate = Dividend Rate.
Rates and terms effective November 12, 2026 and are subject to change without notice.

Balance

$0-$24,999

APY*

0.65%

Rate

0.650%

Minimum Balance to Open

$2,000

Minimum Balance to Earn Dividends

$2,000

Balance

$25,000-$99,999

APY*

1.65%

Rate

1.638%

Minimum Balance to Open

$2,000

Minimum Balance to Earn Dividends

$25,000

Balance

$100,000-$249,999

APY*

1.70%

Rate

1.687%

Minimum Balance to Open

$2,000

Minimum Balance to Earn Dividends

$100,000

Balance

$250,000-$499,999

APY*

1.95%

Rate

1.933%

Minimum Balance to Open

$2,000

Minimum Balance to Earn Dividends

$250,000

Balance

$500,000+

APY*

2.15%

Rate

2.129%

Minimum Balance to Open

$2,000

Minimum Balance to Earn Dividends

$500,000

How much can you save?

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Every deposit is a step forward, and we’re here for each one.

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