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September 23, 2024
Save More with a Certificate Account
Do you enjoy earning money in your sleep? That’s what Certificate Accounts are designed to do. With today’s competitive rates, there’s no better time to maximize your extra savings. If you have $500 or more just sitting around, consider opening a Certificate Account to save more with better rates.
Earn better rates, worry-free.
Some credit unions call them Share Certificates. Banks have a similar product called Certificates of Deposit. We call them Certificate Accounts. No matter what term you’re using, you’re on the right track if you’re considering a Certificate Account as a tool to save more. Why? Certificate Accounts earn higher rates without the risk associated with other investment options such as stocks and mutual funds. They’re a great tool to round out your savings portfolio.
If you have extra cash that you won’t need for a while, you can earn competitive savings rates with a Certificate Account. With annual percentage yields (APYs) up to 4.59% for a 6-Month Certificate Account, you’ll save more compared to your Basic Savings.1
For example, if you put $5,000 into a 24-Month Certificate Account at 4.07% APY, you’d earn $415 on that money — just from letting it sit and grow — compared to $15 if left in Basic Savings.
The best part? There’s no risk of investment loss. Returns on Certificate Accounts are guaranteed. Earn higher rates without higher risk. That’s a win–win.
Choose the term you want.
Avoid early withdrawal penalties by selecting a certificate term that matches your goals. You can choose a custom term length, anywhere from six months to five years.
Need the money a year from now? Choose a shorter term. Have lots of time? Choose a longer term length to earn even higher rates. Check out our current rates now.
Ready to save more?
Opening a Certificate Account is fast and easy. You can visit any Grow Financial store or open a Certificate Account quickly through Grow Online and Mobile Banking.2
Open A Certificate Account in Online Banking
Existing Grow MembersSubject to approval.
1The APYs are accurate as of 11/21/2024 and may change without notice. Fees could reduce earnings on the account. A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawals. If the account is opened with $100,000 or more, you must maintain a daily balance of $100,000 in your account each day to obtain the disclosed APY. If the account is opened with less than $100,000, you must maintain a minimum daily balance of $500.00 in your account each day to obtain the disclosed APY. If your account falls below the minimum balance requirements, your account will be closed. Certain restrictions apply on IRAs. Not all taxpayers are eligible. Consult your tax advisor. View additional Certificate Account disclosures.
2Additional data charges may apply. Please see your wireless carrier for more information.
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How to Find Your Routing & Account Numbers
When you make a payment online, by phone or on a mobile device, you may be asked for our routing number and your checking account number. Credit unions and banks use these numbers to identify accounts and make sure money gets where it’s supposed to be. You’ll also need to provide your routing and checking account numbers for:
- Direct deposits
- Electronic checks
- Military allotments
- Wire transfers
Where to Find Your Routing & Checking Account Numbers
Your personal checks include both our routing number and your account number, as shown on the Grow check example below.
Don’t have a Grow check? No worries.
Visit any Grow store and ask for a Direct Deposit Form. It lists both your routing number and checking account number.
Making a Loan Payment
When it comes to making payments, we try to make it as painless as possible to pay your loan every month. We have several different ways to pay, including convenient online options.
Pay Online
You have two ways to pay online by transferring funds from another bank or credit union.
- Grow Online Banking (Preferred payment method for any loan)
This is the simplest way to pay your loan. You can make one-time payments or set up automatic recurring payments in Grow Online Banking. Once you log in, select “Transfer/Payments” from the menu. If you’re not enrolled in Grow Online Banking yet, you can set up your account in just a few minutes.
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- Debit Card or ACH (Available for auto, personal loans and HELOCs)
Note: ACH and debit card payments are not available for credit cards or most mortgages, except HELOCs.
We accept ACH payments with no additional fees or Mastercard® and Visa® debit cards with a convenience fee of $4.95. To get started with an online ACH or debit card payment, select Pay Now below.
Pay Now
Pay by Mail
You can also pay any Grow loan by check through the mail. Please remember to include your account number and Grow loan number on the check. (For credit card payments, please do not write your 16-digit credit card number on the check, which can cause a delay in processing the payment.)
Address for auto, credit card, personal loan and HELOC payments:
Grow Financial Federal Credit Union
P.O. Box 75466
Chicago, IL 60675-5466Address for personal first or second mortgages and home equity payments:
Grow Financial Federal Credit Union
P.O. Box 11733
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