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New Money Offer:
Get Earn 4.60% Annual Percentage Yield (APY)4.60% APY with a 6-month promotional certificate.

Move your money to First Tech to earn Earn 4.60% Annual Percentage Yield (APY)4.60% Annual Percentage Yield (APY)Membership is required and subject to approval. This is an addendum to the Truth In Savings Disclosure – Certificate, Rate Sheet, and Fee Schedule. Please refer to these documents for further information and terms applicable to this account. Qualifications: Available for new Promotional 6-Month Certificate accounts only. Upon maturity, the account will automatically convert to the rate offered for the standard 6-Month Share Certificate account. All withdrawals of principal before the Maturity Date are subject to early withdrawal penalties. Fees could reduce earnings on the account. .

With share certificates, you can earn top-tier returns without taking on unnecessary risk. These low-risk investments from First Tech are easy to open and renew. As a bonus, there are no account setup or maintenance fees.

*"New Money""New Money" is money not currently held in a First Tech Federal Credit Union account. New money must be deposited from a source outside First Tech; transfers between First Tech accounts or its affiliates will not qualify for this promotional rate. is money not currently held in a First Tech Federal Credit Union account. New money must be deposited from a source outside First Tech; transfers between First Tech accounts or its affiliates will not qualify for this promotional rate.

Types of Share Certificates: Find Your Match

At First Tech, you can choose from a wide variety of certificates to find a term that fits your investment goals. You can also use a share certificate ladder to spread your investment across multiple certificates with different terms.

Traditional 6 to 60-Month Share Certificates

At First Tech, you can choose from a wide variety of certificates to find a term that fits your investment goals. You can also use a share certificate ladder to spread your investment across multiple certificates with different terms.

Traditional certificates terms range from 6 to 60-month, providing flexibility for you and your investment goals.

This option could be a great choice if you:

  • Want a high-yield account with low-risk
  • Have at least $500 to invest
  • Prefer a hands-off approach to savings

Bump-Up Share Certificates

If you want the security of a certificate but think interest rates might rise, First Tech’s bump-up certificates could be your ideal investment match. Our bump-up certificates are available in terms ranging from 13 to 36 months. Should rates rise before your certificate matures, you’ll be rewarded with a higher interest rate for the duration of your term.

Bump up certificates could be a benefit if you:

  • Want flexibility to add money to the account later
  • Want to protect your principal from loss
  • Don’t mind sacrificing a small amount of return now for the opportunity to bump up your rate later

Share Certificates

Bump Up Certificates

13-month Bump Up Share Certificate

24-month Bump Up Share Certificate

36-month Bump Up Share Certificate

Traditional Certificates

6-month Share Certificate

12-month Share Certificate

24-month Share Certificate

36-month Share Certificate

60-month Share Certificate

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Frequently Asked Questions

We don't have a maximum balance amount for our Share Certificates, however we do have a $500 minimum opening deposit.

Note: All deposited funds with us are federally insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).In addition, each Individual Retirement Account (IRA) account is insured separately by NCUA. Each IRA account is insured for up to at least $250,000.

If you're currently a member, you can open the account in Online Banking.

Learn more about banking with us and become a member.

Our Share Certificates are a great option if you're looking to lock-in higher rates without sacrificing safety. With terms ranging from six months to five years and the ability to lock-in a guaranteed rate, our certificates can be a great asset for those wanting to see their money grow without the fear of loss.

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