Savings Rates



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Your savings are federally insured up to $250,000 through the NCUA (National Credit Union Administration), an agency of the U.S. Government.

Rates effective July 10, 2023

Certificates


Share Certificates (CDs)

 

Term Balance Required for this rate APR* APY**
6 mos. $500 or more

1.739%

1.75%

9 mos. $500 or more

1.984%

2.00%

12 mos. $500 or more2.231

2.231%

2.25%

*APR=Annual Percentage Rate.
**APY=Annual Percentage Yield.
Minimum Balance: $500.00

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IRA Certificates (CDs) (Traditional)

Term APR* APY**
12 mos.

2.231%

2.25%

24 mos.

2.722%

2.75%

36 mos.

2.967%

3.00%

*APR=Annual Percentage Rate.
**APY=Annual Percentage Yield.
Minimum Balance: $500.00

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IRA Certificates (CDs) (Roth)

Term APR* APY**
12 mos.

2.231%

2.25%

24 mos.

2.722%

2.75%

36 mos.

2.967%

3.00%

*APR=Annual Percentage Rate.
**APY=Annual Percentage Yield.
Minimum Balance: $500.00

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ESA Savings Certificate (CDs)(Coverdell)

Term APR* APY**
12 mos.

2.231%

2.25%

24 mos.

2.722%

2.75%

36 mos.

2.967%

3.00%

*APR=Annual Percentage Rate.
**APY=Annual Percentage Yield.
Minimum Balance: $10.00

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CERTIFICATE INFORMATION:

  • Dividends Credited: Quarterly for all accounts except IRA Shares (which are credited monthly).
  • Dividend Compounding: Quarterly for all accounts except IRA Shares (which are compounded monthly).
  • Penalty for Early Withdrawal: Loss of dividends up to a maximum of 90 days.
  • Maturity: Your Account will mature on the maturity date stated when the account is opened.
  • Grace Period: After maturity, your account provides a grace period of seven days during which you may withdraw or transfer account funds without penalty.
  • Account Renewal: Unless you withdraw or transfer the account funds at maturity or within the grace period, your account will automatically renew for an additional term.

Shares

Share Accounts (Savings)

Balance Required for this rate APR* APY**
$100 or more

0.10%

0.10%

*APR=Annual Percentage Rate.
**APY=Annual Percentage Yield.
Minimum Balance: $10.00
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Money Market

Rates as high as 0.55%

• There are transaction limits on the Money Market Account. During any statement period, you may not make more than six withdrawals by means of a draft (check), internet transfer or telephonic order/ instruction. There are no limitations on making deposits or withdrawals from the account in person.
• If you exceed the transfer limitations set forth above in any statement period, your account will be subject to closure.
• If you choose to use drafts(checks) on the account, your first book of 40 checks will be free.

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IRA Shares (Roth & Traditional)

APR* APY**

0.10%

0.10%

*APR=Annual Percentage Rate.
**APY=Annual Percentage Yield.
Minimum Balance: $10.00
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Holiday Club

Balance Required for this rate APR* APY**
$100 or more

0.10%

0.10%

*APR=Annual Percentage Rate.
**APY=Annual Percentage Yield.
Minimum Balance: $10.00
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Vacation Club

Balance Required for this rate APR* APY**
$100 or more

0.10%

0.10%

*APR=Annual Percentage Rate.
**APY=Annual Percentage Yield.
Minimum Balance: $10.00
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ESA Shares (Coverdell)

APR* APY**

0.10%

0.10%

*APR=Annual Percentage Rate.
**APY=Annual Percentage Yield.
Minimum Balance: $10.00
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SHARE INFORMATION:

  • Rate Information: The Dividend Rate (APR) and Annual Percentage Yield (APY) that will apply to your account upon renewal (if renewed) have not yet been determined. This rate information will be available from the Credit Union on the maturity date. You may call member services at the Credit Union at 610-691-0041 for current rate information on your account or if you have any instructions or questions related to your account.
  • Notice: The dividend and annual percentage yield may change at any time, as determined by the Credit Union Board of Directors.

Federally Insured

Bethlehem 1st Federal Credit Union is governed by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a U.S. Government Agency. It is the credit union equivalent of commercial banks’ Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The NCUA, through its insurance fund (NCUSIF) protects your shares up to at least $250,000 against loss due to the failure of a federally-insured credit union for any reason. It is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government.