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Smart Start High Yield Savings

Today’s savings, tomorrow’s possibilities 

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Building a brighter financial future, one deposit at a time.

Whether you’re saving for life’s unexpected moments or working toward a personal goal, every little bit you set aside brings you closer to where you want to be.

Grow Money

Earn 4.00% APY*

Enjoy a high yield your first $2,000, giving your savings real momentum from day one.

No Fees

No fees

No minimum deposit
No minimum balance
No monthly fees.

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Flexible access

Access your savings whenever you need them, with no withdrawal penalties.

Money Transfer

Build-in safety net

Link Smart Start to another First U.S. account for overdraft protection.

How much can you earn?

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

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