Prize Savings Account
Why Choose a Prize Savings Account
Win Cash Prizes Just for Saving
Only $25 to Open
Earn Interest at 0.10% APY3
No Maintenance Fees¹
How It Works
Receive one (1) entry weekly for every $25 average daily balance in your Prize Savings account, with drawings for the $1,000 weekly and $49,999.99 annual grand prize.
When you become a member of Neighborhood Credit Union, you will be required to open our Prize Savings Account with a minimum $25 deposit that will be held for the life of your membership. Why? This will be your Membership Share in the credit union making you a co-owner where you can reap member benefits and be involved in credit union operations.
Account Details
- Opening deposit minimum: $25 membership share
- No maintenance fees with an additional account or loan product or with an average daily balance of $5001
- Unlimited deposits
- 3 free withdrawals each month2
- Earn 0.10% APY interest with a $100 minimum balance3
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All of our Neighborhood Credit Union Accounts feature:
Set Up Direct Deposit
Neighborhood CU makes it easy to switch banks. Easily, quickly, and securely set up your direct deposit and automatic payments in one single step.
Earn Cash, Refer Friends
Whenever you refer family or friends who do not have a membership with us you'll receive $100.00* when they open a new member checking account.
Send Money with Zelle®
Zelle is a fast, safe and easy way to send and request money. Funds are sent directly to an account, and all you need is the recipient's email or U.S. cell number.
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| Account Type | Summary | Minimum Opening Deposit | APY* | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Yield Savings |
24/7 access to funds, no maintenance fees, access to funds with 3 free withdrawals per month
|
$10,000 | 3.00% on $10,000 or more | If minimum balance is not maintained. See Rates & Fees page for current fees. |
| Money Market |
Low minimum opening deposit, tiered interest rate, access to funds with 6 withdrawals per month
|
$1,000 |
$1,000-$9,999.99: 0.10%
$10,000 & up: 0.10%
|
If minimum balance is not maintained. See Rates & Fees page for current fees. |
| 60 Month Certificate of Deposit |
Low risk, interest rate compounded daily
|
$2,500 | 4.00% | Interest penalty may apply for early withdrawal |
| Christmas Club |
Withdrawals not allowed until funds are transferred into Prize Savings in early November
|
$100 | 0.10% | Early closure fee |
| Prize Savings |
Earn cash and prizes during weekly, monthly, and an annual grand prize drawing
|
$25 | 0.10% | If minimum balance is not maintained and no other loan or deposit relationship exists. See Rates & Fees page for current fees. |
| Individual Retirement Savings |
Save for retirement with a Traditional IRA or Roth IRA
|
$100 | 0.10% | None |
| Special Savings |
Use to separate your funds for special purposes. Login to Online Banking to open online
|
$25 | 0.10% | None |
| Kid's Savings |
For kids ages 0 through 12
|
$25 | 0.10% | None |
*APY = Annual Percentage Yield
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Frequently Asked Questions
Every $25 in your Prize savings account at the time of the drawing equals 1 entry. For example: if you have $10,000 in your Prize Savings account, then you would have 400 entries into the drawing.
You can read the Official Prize Entry Rules here.
This will be your Membership Share in the credit union establishing you as as co-owner where you can be involved in credit union operations. $25 will be held in this account as your ownership stake for the life of your membership.
Those who are ages 13 to 17 years old may establish membership at Neighborhood Credit Union through the Membership Savings account.
Limit one (1) Prize Savings account per membership. Must be 18 years of age or older. Please refer to the Official Prize Entry Rules.
1If no other loan or deposit product exists and the minimum balance is not maintained, a Minimum Relationship Fee applies. Please see the Rates and Fee Schedule for details.
2Any additional withdrawals per month will incur a fee. Please see the Rates and Fee Schedule for details.
3APY = Annual Percentage Yield. In order to earn stated annual percentage yield, a minimum balance is required. Please see the Truth-in-Savings Disclosures and the Rates and Fee Schedule for details.