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⚠️Member Services Alert:
Digital banking services will be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled system maintenance from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM Saturday April 11th.

During this time:
*Digital Banking and the NYMCU Mobile Banking App will be unavailable.
*Touch-Tone Teller will be unavailable.
*Transactions and applications will be queued and processed once service is restored.
*ATM and debit card transactions may be limited to offline (stand-in) limits.

We appreciate your patience as we complete this upgrade to improve system performance and reliability.

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Give Your Child a Head Start on Their Financial Journey
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DISCLOSURE:

For more information, see our Truth in Savings Rates & Fees Schedule.

Terms and Conditions Apply:
MCU membership is required.
The Annual Percentage Yield ("APY") reflects the total amount of dividends to be paid on account based on the dividend rate and frequency of compounding for an annual period.
^Smart Apple: The dividend rate and APY may change monthly as determined by Municipal Credit Union.
*Youth Savings Account:. The Youth Savings Account will earn monthly dividends on any balance up to $1,000.00 at the dividend rate and Annual Percentage Yield (“APY”) stated in the $0.01 - $1,000.00 tier. Variable Rate.
Maintaining a balance in excess of $1,000.00 will not reduce the dividend rate applicable to the first $1,000.00 in the Youth Savings Account. The APY decreases as the balance increases over $1,000.00.
The total balance in the Youth Savings account that contains in excess of $1,000.00 will earn dividends at the dividend rate and APY stated in the $1,000.01 and over tier.
Please see the TRUTH-IN-SAVINGS RATES & FEES SCHEDULE nymcu.org/ratesandfees for additional details.
 

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FAQs

Get Answers to Our Most Frequently Asked Questions.

Can I be sure that my deposits are safe?

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) insures MCU deposits, so you can trust that your funds are safe. The NCUA is an independent federal agency that insures deposits at federally insured credit unions, protects the members who own credit unions, and charters and regulates federal credit unions. Your savings are federally insured to at least $250,000 by the full faith and credit of the United States Government. Additionally, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) provides federal production to IRAs up to $1 million (some restrictions may apply depending on roll-over status and uniquely unqualified accounts).

Are my deposits insured?

Your savings are federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a U.S. Government Agency. Savings are federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government.

Who can I contact if I have questions about my account?

You have questions, and we have answers! Feel free to reach out to the MCU Contact Center, and we'll help you by providing the answers you need.

Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:00am -7:00pm
Saturday: 9am - 2pm
Sunday: Closed
1-844-MCU-NYNY (1-844-628-6969)

What kind of documentation is needed in order to open a Youth Account for my child?

Provide one document from each section below to open a Youth Account (or activate within 15 days if account opened off-site):

Proof of Relationship:

  • Valid Birth Certificate
  • Social Security number
If needed:
  • Adoption Papers
  • Proof of Guardianship

Proof of Identification (for children over 13):

  • Valid School ID
  • Learner's Permit
  • Working Papers
  • U.S. Passport
  • Valid Non-Driver ID

Is there a minimum balance charge or monthly fee to maintain a Youth Account?

No! There are no minimum balance charges or monthly fees associated with maintaining a Youth Account.

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