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Members First Credit Union of Texas CD

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Members First Credit Union of Texas CD

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in CD Accounts from Members First Credit Union - Texas · Insured by NCUA

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Highlights
Minimum Opening Deposit	Starting at $500
Certificate Term	3 months 6 months 12 months 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years
APY (Annual Percentage Yield)	0.15% - 0.351%

Members First Credit Union of Texas CD Review

Members First Credit Union of Texas CD is offered by Members First Credit Union - Texas, a credit union founded in 1938 and based in Corpus Christi, TX. Members First Credit Union of Texas CD is available in 1 state across the USA.

Key Takeaways

Only one CD account type available. Members First Credit Union of Texas CD only offers traditional CD accounts.
Very high APY. This account offers an annual percentage yield of up to 0.351%, which is much higher than the national average for a certificate account.
$500 minimum deposit. This is a typical minimum initial deposit for the certificates we track.
Wide selection of certificate terms. Members First Credit Union of Texas CD allows you to create a certificate ladder by spreading your cash across certificates with different terms. This combines the benefits of frequent access to funds and higher rates of return on your savings.

Pros & Cons of Members First Credit Union of Texas CD

Pros	Cons
Insured by NCUA. Multiple certificate terms available. High-dividend yield No charge on incoming domestic or international wire transfers.	Only available in one state. There isn't a no-penalty certificate option. Does not offer an IRA CD.

Members First Credit Union of Texas CD FAQ

Are cd accounts from Members First Credit Union - Texas federally insured?

Yes, your Members First Credit Union - Texas cd accounts are insured up to $250,000 per share owner for each account ownership category. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a federal agency, administers the insurance fund and regulates federally insured credit unions. The fund is backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

What types of CDs does Members First Credit Union - Texas offer?

Members First Credit Union of Texas CD provides the following types of CDs.

Traditional CDs. These CDs pay a fixed interest rate i you deposit a fixed amount of money for a specific term. Once the maturity date arrives, you have the option of cashing out or rolling over the CD for another term.

What CD rates does Members First Credit Union - Texas offer on its CDs?

Members First Credit Union of Texas CD offers an APY starting at 0.15% and ranging up to 0.351%. APY stands for annual percentage yield and shows the interest rate paid by the CD after taking into account compounding.

What terms does Members First Credit Union of Texas CD offer?

Members First Credit Union - Texas offers CD terms of the following lengths:

Members First Credit Union of Texas CD Rates & Terms
Description
2-Year APY	0.2%
3-Month APY	0.15%
3-Year APY	0.2%
4-Year APY	0.25%
5-Year APY	0.351%
6-Month APY	0.15%
12-Month APY	0.2%
APY (Annual Percentage Yield)	0.15% - 0.351%

What is the minimum deposit to open a CD account with Members First Credit Union - Texas?

Members First Credit Union of Texas CD requires a minimum deposit of $500 to open an account.

What is the grace period for Members First Credit Union of Texas CD?

Members First Credit Union of Texas CD does not specify what their grace period is. A grace period is a period of time during which you can withdraw the money in your CD without paying an early withdrawal penalty. A grace period starts the day after a CD’s maturity date, or the final day a CD is opened. Standard CDs renew automatically at the same term if you don't withdraw your money after the grace period. Note that the new CD rates probably won’t be the same as the original.

What types of fees, such as early withdrawal penalties, does Members First Credit Union of Texas CD charge?

Financial institutions don't typically charge many fees on CDs. However, most charge a fee if you choose to withdraw your money before the CD term ends.

Members First Credit Union - Texas does not charge an early withdrawal fee.

Members First Credit Union - Texas does not seem to charge any of the fees we track.

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Message From Members First Credit Union of Texas CD

Members First Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative dedicated to meeting the financial needs of our members. We offer the credit union difference where members are owners and treated with an attitude and quality of service that says you come first. We follow the credit union philosophy of ‘not for profit, not for charity, but for service’. So, our profits stay in the credit union allowing us to pay better rates, lower fees, an improving line of products, and enhanced services.

Members First offers Certificates of Deposits that range in terms from 3 months to 60 months with a minimum balance of $500 (Some CD's may have a lower opening deposit or minimum balance depending on the type of CD opened). Our rates are some of the best around. Dividends are paid and compounded monthly and there are no maintenance fees.