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Certificate accounts pay a higher rate of interest
This account has a fixed interest rate with stable growth. Enjoy the certainty of knowing your rate won’t change during your term, regardless of the market.
- Higher interest rate paid
- Money stays in the account for a specific amount of time before accessing
- Early withdrawal penalties apply*
Notes and Fees
* APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates, terms, and fees are subject to change. APY is accurate as of , the last dividend declaration date. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings. The minimum balance to open the certificate is stated in the chart.
Early withdrawal penalties apply (a penalty may be imposed for withdrawals before maturity):
- If your account has an original maturity (term) of less than 12-months: The penalty will equal 90 days interest on the amount withdrawn subject to penalty.
- If your account has an original maturity (term) of 12-months or more – up to, but less than 36-months: The penalty will equal 180 days interest on the amount withdrawn subject to penalty.
- If your account has an original maturity of 36-months or more – up to, but less than 48-months: The penalty will equal 365 days interest on the amount withdrawn subject to penalty.
- If your account has an original maturity of 48-months or greater: The penalty will equal 540 days interest on the amount withdrawn subject to penalty.
In certain circumstances such as the death or incompetence of an owner of this account, the law permits, or in some cases requires, the waiver of the early withdrawal penalty. For any account which earns an interest rate that may vary during the term such as a bump certificate, the interest rate we will use to calculate this early withdrawal penalty will be the interest rate in effect at the time of the withdrawal. You may make withdrawals of principal from your account before maturity. In making such withdrawals, your balance may not fall below the minimum or we will close your account. Principal withdrawn before maturity is included in the amount subject to early withdrawal penalty. You can withdraw interest only on the crediting dates without penalty.
A $500 minimum deposit is required for consumer, IRA, and business certificates. Early withdrawal penalties may apply and may reduce earnings. Certificate rate is for a limited time only and could end at any time. Stated rate as of the first day of the month.
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| Term (months) | APY* (min. balance $500.00) | APY* (min. balance $50,000.00) | APY* (min. balance $100,000.00) |
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| 9 | |||
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| 17 |
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| Term (months) | APY* (min. balance $500.00) | APY* (min. balance $50,000.00) | APY* (min. balance $100,000.00) |
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| 3 | |||
| 6 | |||
| 12 | |||
| 18 | |||
| 24 | |||
| 30 | |||
| 36 | |||
| 48 | |||
| 60 | |||
| 84 |
Bump Certificate
Grow your money with Gesa Bump Certificates
Bump Certificates offer you the flexibility to maximize savings. If rates increase, you can “bump up” your certificate to the current rate once during the term.
- We offer a variety of term options to best support your savings goals
- Access a one-time rate increase during the term of your Certificate
- Deposits insured to at least $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration – an agency of the Federal Government
To learn more about Bump Certificates, call us at (888) 946-4372 or stop by a branch near you.
Notes and Fees
* APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates, terms, and fees are subject to change. APY is accurate as of , the last dividend declaration date. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings. The minimum balance to open the certificate is stated in the chart.
The Certificate owner must contact Gesa Credit Union to request the one-time rate increase on Bump Certificate accounts. The rate on the Bump Certificate will be changed on the following business day of the date Gesa Credit Union receives the request. The bump option can only be exercised once during the term of the Certificate and does not increase the term of the certificate. The new interest will not be applied retroactively. The new interest rate will be the interest rate we are then offering on regular certificates (non- bump rate certificates) that have the same term and minimum balance. Bump Certificates are only available for consumer and IRA Certificates. Early withdrawal penalties will apply. Minimum deposit balance must be maintained to earn APY and fees may reduce earnings on the account. Special offer for a limited time only.
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| Term (months) | APY* (min. balance $500.00) | APY* (min. balance $50,000.00) | APY* (min. balance $100,000.00) |
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| 6 | |||
| 13 |
Consumer Bump Certificate Rates
| Term (months) | APY* (min. balance $500.00) | APY* (min. balance $50,000.00) | APY* (min. balance $100,000.00) |
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| 12 | |||
| 24 | |||
| 36 | |||
| 48 | |||
| 60 |
IRA Certificates
At Gesa, we offer a choice between IRA Savings Accounts and IRA Certificate Accounts.
Start saving today for a retirement full of possibilities!
- Gesa’s IRA (Individual Retirement Account) savings accounts and certificate accounts are insured by the NCUA
- Insured up to $250,000 and separately from other savings accounts
- Provides peace of mind that your money will be there when you need it
- Interest credited to your account every month and at maturity
Visit a Gesa Branch to get started today.
Notes and Fees
* APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates, terms, and fees are subject to change after account opening. Stated rate as of the first day of the month, , the last dividend declaration date.
IRA Savings Account: Rate may change after the account is opened. Dividends on IRA Savings are calculated using the daily balance method and will be credited to a member’s account quarterly. There is no minimum balance requirement to earn stated APY on IRA Savings. Fees may reduce earnings on the account.
IRA Certificates: Early withdrawal penalties will apply and may reduce earnings. Minimum opening deposit balance must be maintained to earn APY and fees may reduce earnings on the account. Certificate rates are for a limited time only. Stated rates are as of the first of the month are subject to change.
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| APY* | Minimum Opening Deposit |
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| $100 |
Benefits of Certificate Accounts
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Online and Mobile banking
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Variety of term options
Access to a variety of term options to best support your goals.
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Flexible rates
Competitive and flexible rates that work for your lifestyle.
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Your savings are federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government.
A CD account, or Certificate of Deposit, is a savings account where you deposit money for a fixed period at a higher interest rate than regular accounts, but with penalties for early withdrawal.
A bump certificate is a specialized certificate of deposit (CD) that combines the fixed-term structure of a certificate account with the added feature of allowing members a one-time interest rate increase during the term, providing a great flexibility option for those looking to get the most out of their savings.
Gesa Credit Union certificate accounts, including bump certificates, offer various interest rates and terms, with the bump certificate allowing a rate “bump” if market rates rise.
The bump certificate’s interest rates are slightly different from regular Certificate Accounts. For example, a 12-month bump certificate might offer an APY of 3.20% for a minimum balance of $500.
With the Gesa Credit Union bump certificate, account holders can request a single rate adjustment should interest rates increase, enabling them to benefit from better rates without the need to open a new certificate.
Similar to regular certificate accounts, there are penalties for early withdrawals from a bump certificate. These penalties are based on the term and amount withdrawn.
Gesa offers many other services to help members accomplish their financial goals, such as Cashier’s Checks, Safe Deposit Boxes, Savings Bond Redemption, and Notary Service.
The bump option can only be exercised once during the term of the bump certificate, and it doesn’t extend the term of the certificate.
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Notes & Fees Glossary
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| SmartPlus Checking | [APY] Minimum opening balance of $25 required if the account is opened online. In order to earn APY and receive unlimited domestic ATM fee refunds, you must meet the following requirements during each monthly qualifying period: provide and maintain valid email address, apply for and use your Visa debit card to make 15 debit card transactions that post and settle to your account, have at least one direct deposit of $200 or more post to your account, and enroll to receive eStatements. If the requirements are not met during the monthly qualifying period, the “non-qualifying” 0.01% APY will apply to the entire balance. Dividends on a SmartPlus Checking account will be compounded and credited to a member’s account each month. Dividends are calculated using the daily balance method. Qualifying account balances must meet minimum requirements. Rate may change after the account is opened. The qualifying period begins with the first day of the calendar month and ends on the last day of the calendar month at 6:00 P.M. Pacific Time. ATM fees of $4.99 or less will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $4.99 per individual transaction. No monthly fees and no minimum balance required to open or maintain account unless opened online. Fees could reduce earnings on the account. Limit of one SmartPlus Checking account per member. APY is accurate as of , the last dividend declaration date. | A7KD4W9LQXZT |
| Smart Checking | *There is a minimum opening balance requirement of $25.00 if the account is opened online. Regular users of Gesa’s electronic services may want to consider SmartPlus Checking for additional benefits. [Courtesy Pay] | M3VY82CNRLKP |
| Student Checking | [APY] Dividends on Student Checking Accounts are calculated using the daily balance method and will be credited to the member’s account every month. Rate may change after the account is opened. If you close your account before dividends are paid, you will not receive the accrued dividends. The minimum balance to open an account is $5.00, the par value of a share. Courtesy Pay is not offered on Student Checking Accounts. Only electronic transactions such as debit card or ACH transactions are permitted. Fees could reduce earnings on the accounts. | JXZ7V5MWLQ92 |
| Smartplus Savings | [APY] In order to earn a high dividend rate, you must meet the following requirements during the qualifying monthly period: a) provide and maintain a valid email address; and b) be enrolled to receive e-statements. If the requirements are not met during the monthly qualifying period, the “non-qualifying” 0.01% APY would apply to the entire balance. Dividends on an SmartPlus Savings Account will be compounded and credited to a member’s account each month. Dividends are calculated using the daily balance method. Qualifying account balances must meet minimum requirements. Rate may change after the account is opened. The qualifying period begins with the first day of the calendar month and ends on the last day of the calendar month at 6:00 P.M. Pacific Time. No monthly fees and no minimum balance required to maintain account. Minimum opening deposit of $5. Fees could reduce earnings. Limited to one SmartPlus Savings account per member. | P9T6QF2XJBLC |
| Smart Savings | [APY] Dividends on Smart Savings are calculated using the daily balance method and are paid monthly. Rate may change after the account is opened. No monthly fees and no minimum balance required to maintain account. Minimum opening deposit of $5. Fees could reduce earnings on the account. | Y4MKZ3WVTPQ8 |
| High-Yield Savings | [APY] Dividends on the High Yield Savings account are calculated using the daily balance method and are paid monthly. No monthly fees and no minimum balance required to maintain account. Minimum opening deposit of $5. Fees could reduce earnings. | NDLXQ98R5VTE |
| Money Market | [APY] Dividends for the Money Market Account are calculated using the daily balance method which applies a daily periodic rate to the balance in the account each day. You must maintain a minimum daily balance of $2,500.00 in your account each day to obtain the disclosed annual percentage yield. The minimum balance required to open this account is $2,500.00. There is a minimum average daily balance of $2,500.00 required to avoid a service fee for the calendar month. If the minimum average daily balance requirement is not met, you will be charged a service fee as stated in the Consumer Fee Schedule. New rates are set on the first of each month; rate may change after the account is opened. Fees could reduce earnings on the account. | GQ37ZVKY1WLM |
| Fixed Certificate | [APY] A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings. The minimum balance to open the certificate is stated in the chart. Early withdrawal penalties apply (a penalty may be imposed for withdrawals before maturity): If your account has an original maturity (term) of less than 12-months: The penalty will equal 90 days interest on the amount withdrawn subject to penalty. If your account has an original maturity (term) of 12-months or more – up to, but less than 36-months: The penalty will equal 180 days interest on the amount withdrawn subject to penalty. If your account has an original maturity of 36-months or more – up to, but less than 48-months: The penalty will equal 365 days interest on the amount withdrawn subject to penalty. If your account has an original maturity of 48-months or greater: The penalty will equal 540 days interest on the amount withdrawn subject to penalty. In certain circumstances such as the death or incompetence of an owner of this account, the law permits, or in some cases requires, the waiver of the early withdrawal penalty. For any account which earns an interest rate that may vary during the term such as a bump certificate, the interest rate we will use to calculate this early withdrawal penalty will be the interest rate in effect at the time of the withdrawal. You may make withdrawals of principal from your account before maturity. In making such withdrawals, your balance may not fall below the minimum or we will close your account. Principal withdrawn before maturity is included in the amount subject to early withdrawal penalty. You can withdraw interest only on the crediting dates without penalty. A $500 minimum deposit is required for consumer, IRA, and business certificates. Early withdrawal penalties may apply and may reduce earnings. Certificate rate is for a limited time only and could end at any time. Stated rate as of the first day of the month. | H85PLKJXZ2QM |
| Bump Certificate | [APY] A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings. The minimum balance to open the certificate is stated in the chart. The Certificate owner must contact Gesa Credit Union to request the one-time rate increase on Bump Certificate accounts. The rate on the Bump Certificate will be changed on the following business day of the date Gesa Credit Union receives the request. The bump option can only be exercised once during the term of the Certificate and does not increase the term of the certificate. The new interest will not be applied retroactively. The new interest rate will be the interest rate we are then offering on regular certificates (non- bump rate certificates) that have the same term and minimum balance. Bump Certificates are only available for consumer and IRA Certificates. Early withdrawal penalties will apply. Minimum deposit balance must be maintained to earn APY and fees may reduce earnings on the account. Special offer for a limited time only. | RXNQ72MLYV9C |