Whether you’re saving up for a specific goal, or you just want to be prepared for some of life’s many surprises, your money is safe with us in a savings account at CFCU.
Multiple Savings Accounts Options in Ithaca, New York
We offer three savings accounts for our members. Open one or all three - the choice is yours.
- Membership Savings: Open a Membership Savings Account and you automatically become a CFCU member. Membership Savings only has a $5 balance requirement, and $100 to start earning dividends.
- Lucky Savers*: Each Lucky Savers account gives you a chance to earn big cash prizes ranging from $25 to $5,000. Account holders are allowed up to 10 entries per month. Requires a $25 minimum opening deposit.
- Goal Savings: Have a savings goal? Set up automatic deposits to help you reach your savings goal by specific date. Even better? Goal Savings does not require a minimum balance, and to start earning dividends you only need $100 in your account.
Why Bank With CFCU Community Credit Union?
All members with CFCU get free perks, including:
- Monthly Service: You normally see the word ‘fees’ after the words monthly service, but you don’t with CFCU.
- Digital Banking: Access your savings account through either our online portal or mobile app.
- NCUA Protection: All members get free depositors’ insurance, which protects each member up to $250,000.
Join Today!
Membership is available to anyone who lives, works, worships, goes to school, or has a business in:
- Cayuga
- Cortland
- Madison
- Onondaga
- Ontario
- Seneca
- Tompkins
Membership is also available to anyone who works with any of the Select Employer Groups. Join today by opening a Membership Savings Account for only $5.
* See official rules here. For more information, please visit www.nycua.org.
Other Great Ways to Save!
Money Market
Earn a higher interest rate while still keeping your money liquid.
Certificates
Earn a higher interest rate on your savings by keeping your money in the account for a specific period of time.
Dream Home Club
A program for first-time homebuyers that are saving for a down payment.