Deposit Rates

Maximize your money with preferred rates on checking, savings, share certificates, and HSAs.

Checking Rates

Complete Checking

Effective Date: 4/3/2025

Complete Checking
BalanceAnnual Percentage YieldMinimum to Open
None0.100%None

Checking dividends are compounded daily and credited quarterly. All accounts insured by the NCUA to at least $250,000. These Dividend Rates(s) and Annual Percentage Yields(s) shown may change at any time as determined by our Board of Directors. Fees and/or penalties may reduce earnings.

Better Rewards Checking

Effective Date: 4/3/2025

Better Rewards Checking
BalanceAnnual Percentage YieldMinimum to Open
Balances $0-$3,000.003.00%None

Checking dividends are compounded daily and credited quarterly. All accounts insured by the NCUA to at least $250,000. These Dividend Rates(s) and Annual Percentage Yields(s) shown may change at any time as determined by our Board of Directors. Fees and/or penalties may reduce earnings.

HSA Checking

Effective Date: 4/3/2025

HSA Checking Account
BalanceAnnual Percentage Yield
$0 to $1,999.990.10%
$2,000 and Over0.20%

Checking dividends are compounded daily and credited monthly. All accounts insured by the NCUA to at least $250,000. These Dividend Rates(s) and Annual Percentage Yields(s) shown may change at any time as determined by our Board of Directors. Fees and/or penalties may reduce earnings.

Savings Rates

Share Savings

Effective Date: 4/3/2025

BalanceAnnual Percentage YieldMinimum to Open
$0 to $1,999.990.10 %$1.00
$2,000 and Over0.20 %$1.00

Share savings dividends are compounded daily and credited quarterly. All accounts insured by the NCUA to at least $250,000. These Dividend Rates(s) and Annual Percentage Yields(s) shown may change at any time as determined by our Board of Directors. Fees and/or penalties may reduce earnings.

Summer Pay Savings

Effective Date: 4/3/2025

Summer Pay Savings
BalanceAnnual Percentage YieldMinimum to Open
$0 to $1,999.990.10 %No minimum required
$2,000 and Over0.20 %No minimum required

All accounts insured by the NCUA to at least $250,000. These Dividend Rates(s) and Annual Percentage Yields(s) shown may change at any time as determined by our Board of Directors. Fees and/or penalties may reduce earnings.

Holiday Club

Effective Date: 4/3/2025

Holiday Club
BalanceAnnual Percentage YieldMinimum to Open
$0 to $1,999.990.10 %No minimum required
$2,000 and Over0.20 %No minimum required

All accounts insured by the NCUA to at least $250,000. These Dividend Rates(s) and Annual Percentage Yields(s) shown may change at any time as determined by our Board of Directors. Fees and/or penalties may reduce earnings.

IRA Savings Account

Effective Date: 4/3/2025

IRA Savings Account
BalanceAnnual Percentage YieldMinimum to Open
$0 to $1,999.990.10%No minimum required
$2,000 and Over0.20%No minimum required

IRA Savings, Money Manager and Money Market dividends are compounded daily and credited monthly. All accounts insured by the NCUA to at least $250,000. These Dividend Rates(s) and Annual Percentage Yields(s) shown may change at any time as determined by our Board of Directors. Fees and/or penalties may reduce earnings.

Money Manager Savings

Effective Date: 4/3/2025

Money Manager Savings
BalanceAnnual Percentage YieldMinimum to Open
$0 to $1,999.990.10 %$10,000
$2,000 to $9,999.990.20 %$10,000
$10,000 to $49,999.990.20 %$10,000
$50,000 to $99,999.990.20 %$10,000
$100,000 to $249,999.990.20 %$10,000
$250,000 to $499,999.990.20 %$10,000
$500,000 to $749,999.990.30 %$10,000
$750,000 and over0.30 %$10,000

IRA Savings, Money Manager and Money Market dividends are compounded daily and credited monthly. All accounts insured by the NCUA to at least $250,000. These Dividend Rates(s) and Annual Percentage Yields(s) shown may change at any time as determined by our Board of Directors. Fees and/or penalties may reduce earnings.

Money Market

Effective Date: 4/3/2025

Money Market
BalanceAnnual Percentage YieldMinimum to Open
$0 to $1,999.990.10 %$2,500
$2,000 to $2,499.990.20 %$2,500
$2,500 and Over0.20 %$2,500

IRA Savings, Money Manager and Money Market dividends are compounded daily and credited monthly. All accounts insured by the NCUA to at least $250,000. These Dividend Rates(s) and Annual Percentage Yields(s) shown may change at any time as determined by our Board of Directors. Fees and/or penalties may reduce earnings.

Certificate Builder – (Share)

Effective Date: 4/3/2025

Certificate Builder – (Share)
TermMinimum BalanceAPY[1]Dividend Rate
11 Month2,3,4$1003.55%3.489%

1APY means annual percentage yield and is an annualized rate that reflects estimated dividend earnings based on the dividend rate and frequency of compounding. Dividends are compounded daily and credited monthly. Fees or penalties may apply for early withdrawals and may reduce earnings. All accounts insured by the NCUA to at least $250,000. These Dividend Rates(s) and Annual Percentage Yields(s) shown may change at any time as determined by our Board of Directors.

2Early withdrawal penalties: For certificates with a maturity of 12 months or less: loss of 90 days of dividends.

3Automatic renewal options available upon maturity. Share Certificates automatically renew to like terms. See Agreements & Disclosures for renewal policies.

4Additional deposits may be made to Certificate Builder account prior to maturity. Principal balance or additional deposits after account opening may not exceed $10,000. Deposits exceeding maximum balance may be distributed to a new Certificate Builder account.

Certificates – (Share, IRA)

Effective Date: 4/3/2025

Certificates – (Share, IRA)
TermMinimum BalanceAPY1Dividend RateBetter Rewards APY1,2Better Rewards Dividend Rate
6-Month$5003.50%3.440%4.00%3.922%
9-Month$5003.60%3.537%4.10%4.018%
12-Month$5003.80%3.730%4.30%4.210%
18-Month$5003.30%3.247%3.80%3.730%
24-Month$5003.20%3.150%3.70%3.633%
36-Month$5003.00%2.956%3.50%3.440%

1APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Certificates dividends are compounded daily and credited monthly. All accounts insured by the NCUA to at least $250,000. IRAs are separately insured up to $250,000. These Dividend Rates(s) and Annual Percentage Yields(s) shown may change at any time as determined by our Board of Directors. Fees and/or penalties may reduce earnings.

Early withdrawal penalties: For certificates with a maturity of 12 months or less: loss of first 90 days of dividends. For certificates with a maturity of 13 months or greater: loss of 180 days of dividends.

2Members must meet Better Rewards Checking eligibility requirements at the time of opening or renewing a share certificate in order to receive the rewards rate. Other terms and conditions may apply.

Automatic renewal options available upon maturity. Share Certificates automatically renew to like terms. See Agreements & Disclosures for renewal policies.

Certificate Specials – (Share, IRA)

Effective Date: 4/3/2025

Certificate Specials – (Share, IRA )
TermMinimum BalanceAPY1Dividend RateBetter Rewards APY1Better Rewards Dividend Rate
9-Month New Money1,2$5,0004.402%NANA
11-Month1,3$25,0004.306%NANA

1APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Certificates dividends are compounded daily and credited monthly. All accounts insured by the NCUA to at least $250,000. IRAs are separately insured up to $250,000. These Dividend Rates(s) and Annual Percentage Yields(s) shown may change at any time as determined by our Board of Directors. Fees and/or penalties may reduce earnings.

Early withdrawal penalties: For certificates with a maturity of 12 months or less: loss of first 90 days of dividends. For certificates with a maturity of 13 months or greater: loss of 180 days of dividends.

29 month Share Certificate Special is available for a limited time and can be modified or withdrawn by First Financial at any time without notice. Minimum amount required to open is $5,000. Fees or penalties may reduce earnings. 9 Month Share Certificate Specials will automatically renew for 9 month terms unless directed to close the share or renew for another available term. Special annual percentage yield terminates when the share certificate renews or when the share is closed. Other terms and conditions may apply. New Money means opening funds must originate from a financial institution other than First Financial Federal Credit Union within 30 days prior to date of share certificate origination.

311 month Share Certificate Special is available for a limited time and can be modified or withdrawn by First Financial at any time without notice. Minimum amount required to open is $25,000. Fees or penalties may reduce earnings. 11 Month Share Certificate Special will automatically renew for a 12 month term unless directed to close the share or renew for another available term. A one-time penalty free withdrawal option is available when the entirety of the funds are withdrawn and the account is closed prior to the maturity date. Special annual percentage yield and one-time penalty free withdrawal option terminates when the share certificate renews. This certificate cannot be opened through Online or Mobile Banking.

Certificates – (Business)

Effective Date: 4/3/2025

Certificates – (Business)
TermMinimum BalanceAPY1Dividend Rate
6 Month$5003.440%
9 Month$5003.537%
12 Month$5003.730%
18 Month$5003.247%
24 Month$5003.150%
36 Month$5002.956%
9 Month Certificate Special New Money2,3$5,0004.402%

1APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Certificates dividends are compounded daily and credited monthly. All accounts insured by the NCUA to at least $250,000. IRAs are separately insured up to $250,000. These Dividend Rates(s) and Annual Percentage Yields(s) shown may change at any time as determined by our Board of Directors. Fees and/or penalties may reduce earnings.

Early withdrawal penalties: For certificates with a maturity of 12 months or less: loss of first 90 days of dividends. 

2 9 month Business Share Certificate Special is available for a limited time and can be modified or withdrawn by First Financial at any time without notice. Minimum amount required to open is $5,000. Fees or penalties may reduce earnings. Business Share Certificate Specials will automatically renew for 12 months terms unless directed to close the share or renew for another available term. Special annual percentage yield terminates when the share certificate renews or when the share is closed. Other terms and conditions may apply. 

3New Money means opening funds must originate from a financial institution other than First Financial Federal Credit Union within 30 days prior to date of share certificate origination.

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