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Elevate your high-yield savings to 4.40% APYAPY=Annual Percentage Yield. Offer valid between October 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025 (Enrollment Period) for new to the Premier Rewards Banking program. Participant must:
• Be 18+ and the primary owner of a personal First Tech Premier Rewards Savings (FTPRS) account (excludes business, fiduciary, and organization accounts).
• Not be the primary owner of a FTPRS account currently or in the last 18 months.
o Existing First Tech Members are eligible provided they do not have an existing FTPRS account.
o Only the initial FTPRS account is eligible for the rate boost.
• Maintain all FTPRS accounts in good standing (not in default, closed, inactive, or otherwise not in good standing) from the time of enrollment through the time of payout.
First Tech may change or end the offer at any time without notice. Disputes must be submitted within 180 days of enrollment.
Enrollment:
• Starts the day an application is submitted for an FTPRS account.
• Applications must be submitted during the enrollment period.
Qualified Rate Boost:
• Boost Period: Available for up to three (3) months starting the day the FTPRS account application is submitted.
• Rate boost of 0.75% will be applied to current FTPRS Annual Percentage Yield (APY) as set forth on the First Tech Rate Sheet at Credit Union Rates and Fees | First Tech Credit Union . Rates are variable and subject to change.
• Applied only when the eligible Participant’s FTPRS meets existing Premier Rewards Banking Program qualifications. Failure to meet account qualifications will result in earning the non-qualified standard rate.
• Earned dividends may be reported on IRS Form 1099.
Example 1: A non-member submits an application for FTPRS accounts on December 31, 2025, and their account is opened on January 2, 2026. This new member will receive the APY rate boost on FTPRS balances when they meet monthly FTPRS qualifications for the January, February, and March cycles.
Example 2: An existing First Tech Member with a First Tech Rewards Checking (FTRC) account submits an application for FTPRS accounts on December 31, 2025, and their account is opened on January 2, 2026. This existing member will receive the APY rate boost on FTPRS balances when they meet monthly FTPRS qualifications for the January, February, and March cycles.
Evaluation: First Tech may review account activity and request documentation to verify eligibility. Non-qualifying transactions may be excluded and bonuses forfeited.

New Premier Rewards members can enjoy this introductory rate, plus concierge service and elite benefits with Premier Rewards Banking.

How to qualify

To be eligible for First Tech Premier Rewards BankingEnrollment into the First Tech Premier Rewards Program is established upon opening at least one First Tech Premier Rewards Savings account (FTPRS). Within 30 days of program enrollment, deposit or investment account balances must meet one of the following: 1. A minimum combined deposit balance of $250,000 across one or more First Tech share accounts of which you are the primary account owner. 2. A minimum aggregate balance of $500,000 via Addison Avenue Investment Service accounts of which you are the primary account owner. Share deposit or investment account balances must continue to meet one of the following requirements each month: 1. Maintain a minimum average daily balance of at least $250,000 across one or more First Tech share accounts. This average daily balance is an accumulation of the balances in all share accounts on which you are the primary account owner. FTPRS accounts must be personal or owned by a Trust or similar fiduciary account. Business and Health Savings accounts are not eligible. Cannot be combined with First Tech Rewards Checking, First Tech Rewards Savings, or Dividend Rewards Checking products. 2. Maintain a minimum aggregate balance of $500,000 with Addison Avenue Investment Services. This aggregate balance is an accumulation of all balances in investment accounts of which you are the primary account owner. Failure to Continue to Qualify: If you do not meet the minimum combined share balance or minimum combined investment balance requirements for five (5) consecutive calendar months, your First Tech Premier Rewards Savings account(s) will be converted to the Instant Access Savings account and each of your First Tech Premier Rewards Checking account(s) will be converted to the First Checking Plus account., a First Tech member must maintain a combined daily average balance of $250,000 across any checking, savings or certificate account(s) or an aggregated balance of $500,000 with Addison Avenue Investment Services*.

Unlock a higher yield on Premier Savings

For a limited time, new First Tech Premier Rewards Banking members can earn a 0.75% APY rate boostAPY=Annual Percentage Yield. Offer valid between October 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025 (Enrollment Period) for new to the Premier Rewards Banking program. Participant must:
• Be 18+ and the primary owner of a personal First Tech Premier Rewards Savings (FTPRS) account (excludes business, fiduciary, and organization accounts).
• Not be the primary owner of a FTPRS account currently or in the last 18 months.
o Existing First Tech Members are eligible provided they do not have an existing FTPRS account.
o Only the initial FTPRS account is eligible for the rate boost.
• Maintain all FTPRS accounts in good standing (not in default, closed, inactive, or otherwise not in good standing) from the time of enrollment through the time of payout.
First Tech may change or end the offer at any time without notice. Disputes must be submitted within 180 days of enrollment.
Enrollment:
• Starts the day an application is submitted for an FTPRS account.
• Applications must be submitted during the enrollment period.
Qualified Rate Boost:
• Boost Period: Available for up to three (3) months starting the day the FTPRS account application is submitted.
• Rate boost of 0.75% will be applied to current FTPRS Annual Percentage Yield (APY) as set forth on the First Tech Rate Sheet at Credit Union Rates and Fees | First Tech Credit Union . Rates are variable and subject to change.
• Applied only when the eligible Participant’s FTPRS meets existing Premier Rewards Banking Program qualifications. Failure to meet account qualifications will result in earning the non-qualified standard rate.
• Earned dividends may be reported on IRS Form 1099.
Example 1: A non-member submits an application for FTPRS accounts on December 31, 2025, and their account is opened on January 2, 2026. This new member will receive the APY rate boost on FTPRS balances when they meet monthly FTPRS qualifications for the January, February, and March cycles.
Example 2: An existing First Tech Member with a First Tech Rewards Checking (FTRC) account submits an application for FTPRS accounts on December 31, 2025, and their account is opened on January 2, 2026. This existing member will receive the APY rate boost on FTPRS balances when they meet monthly FTPRS qualifications for the January, February, and March cycles.
Evaluation: First Tech may review account activity and request documentation to verify eligibility. Non-qualifying transactions may be excluded and bonuses forfeited.
. rate boost on top of the base rate 3.65% APYAPY=Annual Percentage Yield. APY effective date: 10/01/2025. Rates may change after accounts are opened. There are two ways to maintain the minimum monthly balance required: 1. maintain a minimum average daily balance of $250,000 across all share accounts having the same primary account owner as the First Tech Premier Rewards Savings (FTPRS) 2. maintain a minimum aggregate balance of $500,000 with Addison Avenue Investment Services for the same owner. $10 minimum opening deposit for First Tech Premier Rewards Checking (FTPRC) and $25 for First Tech Premier Rewards Savings (FTPRS). Fees could reduce the earnings on accounts. That’s 4.40% APYAPY=Annual Percentage Yield. Offer valid between October 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025 (Enrollment Period) for new to the Premier Rewards Banking program. Participant must:
• Be 18+ and the primary owner of a personal First Tech Premier Rewards Savings (FTPRS) account (excludes business, fiduciary, and organization accounts).
• Not be the primary owner of a FTPRS account currently or in the last 18 months.
o Existing First Tech Members are eligible provided they do not have an existing FTPRS account.
o Only the initial FTPRS account is eligible for the rate boost.
• Maintain all FTPRS accounts in good standing (not in default, closed, inactive, or otherwise not in good standing) from the time of enrollment through the time of payout.
First Tech may change or end the offer at any time without notice. Disputes must be submitted within 180 days of enrollment.
Enrollment:
• Starts the day an application is submitted for an FTPRS account.
• Applications must be submitted during the enrollment period.
Qualified Rate Boost:
• Boost Period: Available for up to three (3) months starting the day the FTPRS account application is submitted.
• Rate boost of 0.75% will be applied to current FTPRS Annual Percentage Yield (APY) as set forth on the First Tech Rate Sheet at Credit Union Rates and Fees | First Tech Credit Union . Rates are variable and subject to change.
• Applied only when the eligible Participant’s FTPRS meets existing Premier Rewards Banking Program qualifications. Failure to meet account qualifications will result in earning the non-qualified standard rate.
• Earned dividends may be reported on IRS Form 1099.
Example 1: A non-member submits an application for FTPRS accounts on December 31, 2025, and their account is opened on January 2, 2026. This new member will receive the APY rate boost on FTPRS balances when they meet monthly FTPRS qualifications for the January, February, and March cycles.
Example 2: An existing First Tech Member with a First Tech Rewards Checking (FTRC) account submits an application for FTPRS accounts on December 31, 2025, and their account is opened on January 2, 2026. This existing member will receive the APY rate boost on FTPRS balances when they meet monthly FTPRS qualifications for the January, February, and March cycles.
Evaluation: First Tech may review account activity and request documentation to verify eligibility. Non-qualifying transactions may be excluded and bonuses forfeited.
on your First Tech Premier Rewards Savings® account— with no balance cap—for the first three months.

Get up to a $300Bonus Offer: A minimum direct deposit of $1,000 and up to $5,000 per month must be received to qualify for a one-time $50 bonus; and any direct deposits over $5,000 per month will qualify for a one-time $300 bonus. The monthly aggregate amount of all qualifying direct deposits must meet or exceed the tier minimum for the corresponding tier bonus. New direct deposit must occur at least once per calendar month from the Participant’s employer payroll or approved government benefits provider (e.g., Social Security) into the FTPRC account of which the Participant is the primary account owner. Direct deposits from any other source do not qualify. Direct deposits are considered new if there has been no direct deposit activity in the Participant's share accounts on which they are the primary owner within the previous 18 months. Non-direct deposits including, but not limited to, check deposits, wire transfers, transfers from another First Tech account, non-payroll ACH transfers, such as small business payments or owner distributions, transfers from another financial institution, person to person transfers, merchant transactions, and one-time bonus or tax reimbursements do not qualify. First Tech reserves the right to evaluate each account holder's Direct Deposit activity and Qualifying Deposits during each Enrollment Period at our sole discretion. To determine eligibility for bonuses, we may request additional documentation for verification. Any transactions that are not identified as direct deposits may be disqualified, and any applicable bonuses may be forfeited. Enrollment is the date of the initial direct deposit transaction. During the period commencing with Enrollment and ending 90 calendar days after Enrollment (“Enrollment Period”), at least one direct deposit transaction must occur each calendar month starting with the initial direct deposit transaction. A minimum of three direct deposit transactions must be received during the Enrollment Period. (EXAMPLE: If a member’s initial direct deposit is June 1, 2025, additional required direct deposits must occur at least once in each subsequent calendar month following the month in which the initial direct deposit is made, the last direct deposit must be received by August 31, 2025. Bonuses would be deposited by September 7, 2025.) Only the Participant will receive credit for the direct deposits. Any qualifying bonus will be deposited to the Participant’s Membership Savings account the first week following the Enrollment Period. Bonuses may be considered dividends and may be reported on the appropriate IRS form 1099. bonus when you set up a qualifying direct depositPromotion available to First Tech members that participate in the First Tech Premier Rewards Banking program. Participant must be 18 years of age or older and the primary account owner on a Membership Savings account, a First Tech Premier Rewards Savings (“FTPRS”) account, and a First Tech Premier Rewards Checking (“FTPRC”). FTPRS accounts must be personally owned. Trust, Business, or organization accounts are not eligible for this offer. First Tech Premier Rewards Banking program members will be enrolled upon receipt of new direct deposit transactions into any First Tech Premier Rewards Checking (“FTPRC”) known as (“Enrollment”). Membership is required and is subject to approval. To receive any bonus payout, in addition to satisfying the payout conditions set forth in this disclosure, the Membership Savings account must be in good standing (not in default, closed, inactive, or otherwise not in good standing) during the period commencing with Enrollment and ending with the applicable date of payout. First Tech reserves the right to modify or terminate this campaign at any time. Any inquiries or disputes will be resolved at the sole discretion of First Tech and must be received no later than 180 days after enrollment.

Premier Rewards members can now earn up to $300Bonus Offer: A minimum direct deposit of $1,000 and up to $5,000 per month must be received to qualify for a one-time $50 bonus; and any direct deposits over $5,000 per month will qualify for a one-time $300 bonus. The monthly aggregate amount of all qualifying direct deposits must meet or exceed the tier minimum for the corresponding tier bonus. New direct deposit must occur at least once per calendar month from the Participant’s employer payroll or approved government benefits provider (e.g., Social Security) into the FTPRC account of which the Participant is the primary account owner. Direct deposits from any other source do not qualify. Direct deposits are considered new if there has been no direct deposit activity in the Participant's share accounts on which they are the primary owner within the previous 18 months. Non-direct deposits including, but not limited to, check deposits, wire transfers, transfers from another First Tech account, non-payroll ACH transfers, such as small business payments or owner distributions, transfers from another financial institution, person to person transfers, merchant transactions, and one-time bonus or tax reimbursements do not qualify. First Tech reserves the right to evaluate each account holder's Direct Deposit activity and Qualifying Deposits during each Enrollment Period at our sole discretion. To determine eligibility for bonuses, we may request additional documentation for verification. Any transactions that are not identified as direct deposits may be disqualified, and any applicable bonuses may be forfeited. Enrollment is the date of the initial direct deposit transaction. During the period commencing with Enrollment and ending 90 calendar days after Enrollment (“Enrollment Period”), at least one direct deposit transaction must occur each calendar month starting with the initial direct deposit transaction. A minimum of three direct deposit transactions must be received during the Enrollment Period. (EXAMPLE: If a member’s initial direct deposit is June 1, 2025, additional required direct deposits must occur at least once in each subsequent calendar month following the month in which the initial direct deposit is made, the last direct deposit must be received by August 31, 2025. Bonuses would be deposited by September 7, 2025.) Only the Participant will receive credit for the direct deposits. Any qualifying bonus will be deposited to the Participant’s Membership Savings account the first week following the Enrollment Period. Bonuses may be considered dividends and may be reported on the appropriate IRS form 1099.when you also enroll in First Tech Premier Rewards Checking® with a qualifying direct depositPromotion available to First Tech members that participate in the First Tech Premier Rewards Banking program. Participant must be 18 years of age or older and the primary account owner on a Membership Savings account, a First Tech Premier Rewards Savings (“FTPRS”) account, and a First Tech Premier Rewards Checking (“FTPRC”). FTPRS accounts must be personally owned. Trust, Business, or organization accounts are not eligible for this offer. First Tech Premier Rewards Banking program members will be enrolled upon receipt of new direct deposit transactions into any First Tech Premier Rewards Checking (“FTPRC”) known as (“Enrollment”). Membership is required and is subject to approval. To receive any bonus payout, in addition to satisfying the payout conditions set forth in this disclosure, the Membership Savings account must be in good standing (not in default, closed, inactive, or otherwise not in good standing) during the period commencing with Enrollment and ending with the applicable date of payout. First Tech reserves the right to modify or terminate this campaign at any time. Any inquiries or disputes will be resolved at the sole discretion of First Tech and must be received no later than 180 days after enrollment.

Step 1

Open a Premier Rewards Checking account.
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Step 2

Set up a new direct deposit of at least $1,000, for a minimum of three months.

Step 3

Enjoy either:
$50 with $1,000- $5,000
or
$300 with $5,000+

Discover the advantages

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Concierge service

A dedicated financial partner will focus on your financial wellbeing.

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Higher limits

Enjoy higher mobile deposit limits compared to standard First Tech accounts.

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Account privileges

Up to $75 monthly in monthly rebatesFor each completed calendar month, the primary account owner has a First Tech Premier Rewards Savings (FTPRS), the following fees will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $75 per calendar month. Any share account with the same primary account owner as the FTPRS will be eligible for the rebate, excluding Business and Health Savings Accounts. Rebates will be posted within 5-7 business days after the end of each month. Fees eligible for rebate: ATM deposit adjustment, Non-First Tech/Co-Op ATM, check orders/re-order, First Tech international transaction fees, stop payments (regular payments, wires, express delivery (excludes card rush items). Fees not listed will be considered an exception rebate.

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Convenient access

Higher funds available on remote deposits

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Transfer more

Higher Zelle® transaction limits than standard First Tech accounts

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Earn more

Higher APY with Premier Rewards Savings account

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Frequently asked questions

Premier Rewards Banking is First Tech’s program for our most engaged members, offering personalized banking service, enhanced rates on select products and fee rebates on common services. Members may also receive invites to exclusive events, webinars and early access to new features.

You can enroll in Premier Rewards Banking by scheduling an appointment or opening a First Tech Premier Rewards Savings® account.

To qualify for Premier Rewards Banking, the following criteria must be met:

  • Hold a First Tech Premier Rewards Savings® account as the primary account holder.​
  • Within 30 days of program enrollment, deposit or investment account balances must meet one of the following:
    • A minimum combined deposit balance of $250,000 across one or more First Tech share accounts of which you are the primary account owner or
    • A minimum aggregate balance of $500,000 via Addison Avenue Investment Service accounts of which you are the owner.
  • Meet one of these balance thresholds:
    • Maintain a minimum aggregate deposit balance of $250,000 across one or more First Tech share accounts (as the primary account owner) or
    • Maintain a minimum aggregate balance of $500,000 through Addison Avenue Investment Services (as the primary account owner).
  • Account Type:
    • Must be a personal, trust or similar fiduciary account.
    • The primary account owner of the First Tech Premier Rewards Savings® account must also be the primary owner of a Membership Share Savings account.
    • Business, organization and HSA accounts are not eligible.
Premier Rewards Banking cannot be combined with First Tech Rewards Checking®, First Tech Rewards Savings® or Dividend Rewards Checking products.
No. To qualify, you must meet the full balance requirement in either First Tech share accounts or Addison Avenue Investment Services accounts where you are the primary owner. Balances cannot be combined between the two.

No. Membership is complimentary for members who meet the eligibility criteria.

Our Premier Member Services team can help you review eligibility, how to enroll and account transitions. Reach out via your online banking portal or scheduling an appointment.

Primary account owner must have at least one (1) First Tech Premier Rewards Savings® (FTPRS) account.

Cannot be combined with First Tech Rewards Checking®, First Tech Rewards Savings®, or Dividend Rewards Checking products.

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