Switch in three simple steps.

Step 1

Open your account.

  • Apply online in under five minutes or apply at a branch.
  • Get your government-issued ID and Social Security number ready.
  • Fund your account — most accounts can be opened with a minimum of $25.

Step 2

Transfer recurring deposits & payments.

  • Add money to your new account with an online transfer or at a branch.
  • Update automatic payments and subscriptions.
  • Set up or move direct deposits.

Step 3

Close your old bank account.

  • Make sure to confirm your account closure.
  • Keep records from your old account.
  • Get the Mobile App if you haven’t already.
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Elite Money Market Account

Easily access your money and get higher interest rates1 based on your balance tier.

Certificates of deposit (CD)

Lock in great rates that beat traditional savings.

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Frequently asked questions

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Disclosures

  1. Variable rate account – Interest rates are determined at the bank’s discretion and may change at any time. Speak to a banker for current deposit rates, disclosures on rates, compounding and crediting and other balance information.

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