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Choose your savings strategy

Decide what works best for you – a High-Yield Savings account or Certificate of Deposit (CD) – and open an account today.

• If you are funding your account by electronic transfer, please have your external bank routing and account numbers available.

• If you are opening a joint account, make sure you have the necessary information for both applicants.

You can learn more about opening an account below.

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Learn about opening a Personal Savings account

1 Gather Your Information

Please have your personal information available, including your existing bank account information if you are funding electronically. For joint accounts, be sure to have both applicants’ information ready.

Complete list of required information

2 Submit Application

Choose the type of account that you want to open, either a High-Yield Savings account or a Certificate of Deposit, and apply online or by phone anytime at 1-800-446-6307.

3 Receive Confirmation

You will receive an e-mail confirming that your application is approved. You will also receive a Personal Savings welcome kit in the mail.

4 Fund Your Account

You can fund your account either electronically or by check. Start earning interest on the business day we receive your deposit.

Learn more about how to fund your account

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