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FDIC-Insured - Backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government
$10 minimum balance to open and earn Annual Percentage Yield (APY)2
Receive a monthly statement
Interest paid at the end of each month
Link to an Optimum Student Checking account and receive $103. Optimum Student Checking and Savings accounts are a banking package that helps you earn more and grow your money!
1 Primary account holder must be 22 years of age or younger but not younger than the age of 13. Upon the primary account holder reaching the age of 23, the account will convert to a statement only Optimum Savings Account with all terms and conditions in effect at the time.
2 $10 minimum balance is required to open account and earn interest. Fees may reduce earnings. Variable rate may change after account is opened. Certain restrictions may apply.
3 Limit of $10.00 credit per account. The $10.00 credit to the account will be processed to Optimum Student Savings account in good standing after 30 days of account opening and will be reported on 1099-INT.
4 Transaction Limitations: You will be permitted to make no more than 6 combined pre-authorized, automatic, check or telephone transfers per statement cycle from your Savings account to another account or third party. If you exceed these restrictions, we may assess an excess fee.
Effective as of 5/19/2025
1.00%
Interest Rate
1.00%
Annual Percentage Yield (APY)
$10.00
Minimum Balance to Open & Earn APY
APY = Annual Percentage Yield
Fees may reduce earnings. Variable rate may change after account is opened. Certain restrictions may apply.
For a full explanation of our fees, please refer to our Fee Schedule.
*Student must be 18 years of age to open this account online. Video Banking and both branch locations are options for anyone under 18 years old to open an account.