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Safari Club

Start Saving Habits Early

The Safari Club is designed for children up to 12 years old and focuses on teaching your child the value of saving money. Open a Safari Club account in your child’s name to get started. Benefits of this account include:

  • $5 opening deposit to earn interest
  • Make unlimited deposits into the account on your child’s behalf
  • Earn higher interest than most savings accounts
  • Earn prizes as they save
  • Start saving by filling up your child's piggy banks and using our in-branch Coinstar machines

 

Open an Account

If you are an American First member, you can open a Safari Savings Club account for your child by visiting any branch.

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Youth Savings Rates

As of 11/04/2024

CD Rates
Account Opening Deposit Minimum Balance for APY Dividend Rate APY
Safari Club (Age 12 or Younger) $5 $5 0.25% 0.25%
Start Smart Savings (Ages 13 to 17) $5 $5 0.25% 0.25%
Big Prize Savings

$25

 

$500

$3,000

0.05%

0.05%

0.05%

0.05%

Regular Savings

$50

 

$500*

$3,000

0.05%

0.05%

0.05%

0.05%

APY = Annual Percentage Yield. The rate may change after the account is opened and is accurate as of the last dividend declaration period. *Balances under $500 minimum are subject to monthly service fees. Refer to Schedule of Fees & Services for details. Fees may reduce earnings.

 
This site does not intend to market any products or services to children. The credit union does not knowingly gather or solicit data from children through this site, and by using this site you represent that you are at least 18 years of age.
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