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*Annual Percentage Yield (APYs) are subject to membership, eligibility, conditions, change, are accurate as of 9/30/2026, and have minimum deposit levels from $0 to $500. Dividends are credited monthly and maintenance or activity fees could reduce account earnings. Other rates and terms may apply. Federally insured by NCUA.
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Now’s a great time to grow your finances! Get an amazing rate on certificate accounts.
And if you already have an account at America First, it’s quick & easy to apply. Just click the button below to log in to online banking, select Settings, choose Additional Services, then click on Open a Certificate Account. You can also visit a branch or call Member Service to get started.
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Our Certificate Accounts have flexible terms, low minimum balances, and the finest in member service.
APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Early-withdrawal penalties may apply. Dividends are credited monthly. Maintenance or activity fees could reduce the earnings on the account. No minimum balance is required for Dedicated Savings. Flexible Certificates and Dedicated Savings allow additional deposits of up to $10,000 each calendar month. Each member is limited to $100,000 in any one or combination of Flexible Certificate accounts, and $100,000 in any one or combination of Dedicated Savings accounts. Rates and terms are accurate as of Wednesday, November 11, 2026 and are subject to change.
| TERM | APY | DIVIDEND RATE | MIN. OPENING BALANCE | MIN. EARNING BALANCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-5 Months | 3.95% | 3.88% | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| 6-11 Months | 4.00% | 3.93% | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| 12-17 Months | 4.05% | 3.98% | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| 18-23 Months | 4.10% | 4.03% | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| 24-29 Months | 4.50% | 4.41% | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| 30-35 Months | 4.35% | 4.27% | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| 36-47 Months | 4.75% | 4.65% | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| 48-59 Months | 4.45% | 4.36% | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| 60 Months | 4.60% | 4.51% | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Early-withdrawal penalties may apply. Dividends are credited monthly. Maintenance or activity fees could reduce the earnings on the account. No minimum balance is required for Dedicated Savings. Flexible Certificates and Dedicated Savings allow additional deposits of up to $10,000 each calendar month. Each member is limited to $100,000 in any one or combination of Flexible Certificate accounts, and $100,000 in any one or combination of Dedicated Savings accounts. Rates and terms are accurate as of Wednesday, November 11, 2026 and are subject to change. | ||||
APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Early-withdrawal penalties may apply. Dividends are credited monthly. Maintenance or activity fees could reduce the earnings on the account. No minimum balance is required for Dedicated Savings. Flexible Certificates and Dedicated Savings allow additional deposits of up to $10,000 each calendar month. Each member is limited to $500,000 in any one or combination of Flexible Certificate accounts, and $500,000 in any one or combination of Dedicated Savings accounts. Rates and terms are accurate as of Monday, November 09, 2026 and are subject to change.
Rates
APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Early-withdrawal penalties may apply. Dividends are credited monthly. Maintenance or activity fees could reduce the earnings on the account. No minimum balance is required for Dedicated Savings. Flexible Certificates and Dedicated Savings allow additional deposits of up to $10,000 each calendar month. Each member is limited to $100,000 in any one or combination of Flexible Certificate accounts, and $100,000 in any one or combination of Dedicated Savings accounts. Rates and terms are accurate as of Wednesday, November 11, 2026 and are subject to change.
| TERM | APY | DIVIDEND RATE | MIN. OPENING BALANCE | MIN. EARNING BALANCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-5 Months | 3.95% | 3.88% | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| 6-11 Months | 4.00% | 3.93% | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| 12-17 Months | 4.05% | 3.98% | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| 18-23 Months | 4.10% | 4.03% | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| 24-29 Months | 4.50% | 4.41% | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| 30-35 Months | 4.35% | 4.27% | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| 36-47 Months | 4.75% | 4.65% | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| 48-59 Months | 4.45% | 4.36% | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| 60 Months | 4.60% | 4.51% | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Early-withdrawal penalties may apply. Dividends are credited monthly. Maintenance or activity fees could reduce the earnings on the account. No minimum balance is required for Dedicated Savings. Flexible Certificates and Dedicated Savings allow additional deposits of up to $10,000 each calendar month. Each member is limited to $100,000 in any one or combination of Flexible Certificate accounts, and $100,000 in any one or combination of Dedicated Savings accounts. Rates and terms are accurate as of Wednesday, November 11, 2026 and are subject to change. | ||||
APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Early-withdrawal penalties may apply. Dividends are credited monthly. Maintenance or activity fees could reduce the earnings on the account. No minimum balance is required for Dedicated Savings. Flexible Certificates and Dedicated Savings allow additional deposits of up to $10,000 each calendar month. Each member is limited to $500,000 in any one or combination of Flexible Certificate accounts, and $500,000 in any one or combination of Dedicated Savings accounts. Rates and terms are accurate as of Monday, November 09, 2026 and are subject to change.
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Certificate Benefits
There are many reasons to sign up for a certificate account.
- Automatic renewals for zero hassle
- Low-risk, high-yield investment
- NCUA insured up to $250,000
- Terms from three months to five years
- Ladder, bump, dedicated savings & flexible options
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