Compare Saving Accounts

Savings that fit your life and your goals.

Compare features, rates, and benefits to find the account that works best for you.

Regular Savings

A simple, classic way to save with no fees. 

Premium Savings

Unlock more earning power from your account.

Digital Savings

Earn a great rate while you build your savings habit.

Coverdell Education Savings

A Coverdell ESA lets you set aside funds for qualified education expenses from early learning through college. 

Youth Savings

Help your child or grandchild start saving early while learning good money skills. 

Holiday Club

Enjoy stress-free holidays by setting money aside for holiday expenses. 

Certificates

Grow your savings with a certificate that offers higher returns for a fixed term. 

Money Market Plus

Earn more than regular savings—without giving up access.

Retirement Accounts

Save for retirement with an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) that’s available as a Certificate or an IRA savings account.

Health Savings

Stay prepared and worry-free when saving for medical expenses with a Health Savings Account (HSA). 
Comparison chart for Premium Savings, Digital Savings, Certificates, and Money Market
Premium Savings
Digital Savings
Certificates
Money Market
Earn Interest
3.50%APY* when requirements are met1   Up to 4.00%APY* Up to 3.75%APY* with Active Checking  Up to 2.00%APY*
Minimum opening Deposit
$0.00   $0.00 $1,000 $2,500
Monthly Fee/Penalty
$0.00   $0.00
  • $0.00 monthly fee
  • Early withdrawal penalty may apply
  • Early IRA withdrawal may be subject to a tax penalty
$0.00
Overdraft source for a Monterra CU checking account
 Yes  Yes  No  Yes
Transfer money between accounts/withdrawal capabilities
 Yes  Yes
  • Yes for the 12-month Flex Certificate
  • Not for all other certificate types
 Yes
Premium Savings details
Premium Savings
Earn Interest
3.50%APY* when requirements are met1 
Minimum opening Deposit
$0.00 
Monthly Fee/Penalty
$0.00 
Overdraft source for a Monterra CU checking account
 Yes
Transfer money between accounts/withdrawal capabilities
 Yes
Digital Savings details
Digital Savings
Earn Interest
 Up to 4.00%APY*
Minimum opening Deposit
 $0.00
Monthly Fee/Penalty
 $0.00
Overdraft source for a Monterra CU checking account
 Yes
Transfer money between accounts/withdrawal capabilities
 Yes
Certificates details
Certificates
Earn Interest
Up to 3.75%APY* with Active Checking 
Minimum opening Deposit
$1,000
Monthly Fee/Penalty
  • $0.00 monthly fee
  • Early withdrawal penalty may apply
  • Early IRA withdrawal may be subject to a tax penalty
Overdraft source for a Monterra CU checking account
 No
Transfer money between accounts/withdrawal capabilities
  • Yes for the 12-month Flex Certificate
  • Not for all other certificate types
Money Market details
Money Market
Earn Interest
Up to 2.00%APY*
Minimum opening Deposit
$2,500
Monthly Fee/Penalty
$0.00
Overdraft source for a Monterra CU checking account
 Yes
Transfer money between accounts/withdrawal capabilities
 Yes
*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Deposit rates and annual percentage yields (APY) are effective 7/4/2026 unless otherwise noted are and subject to change at any time. Unless otherwise noted, dividend-bearing accounts have variable rates subject to change at any time after the account is opened. When a Certificate is opened, the rate is fixed for the stated term. Dividends when credited monthly are compounded. Membership and account eligibility requirements may apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Early withdrawal penalty applies to Certificates. Early IRA withdrawals may be subject to tax penalty. Consult your tax or financial advisor for IRA and HSA information. Pre-authorized withdrawal transaction limits apply to Savings and Money Market accounts. Certain accounts may have a minimum balance requirement in order to earn the stated APY or to remain open. 1 The Premium Savings Account is designated as a variable rate account with two (2) APY rates associated with this account: the base (lower) APY and the bonus (higher) APY. Dividends are compounded and credited monthly. The bonus (higher) APY is paid on average daily balances if the following three (3) monthly (statement cycle) requirements are met. 1) Make ten (10) or more card purchases using either the debit card(s) linked to a checking account type and/or a credit card under the same membership as the Premium Savings account and 2) Minimum of one (1) direct deposit, payroll deposit, or external ACH transferred into your checking account type and 3) elect to receive eStatements in lieu of monthly paper statements. If requirements are not met, the base (lower) APY will be applied. 

For rate information visit monterra.org/rates. Offer and rates subject to change. Conditions and restrictions apply. Please refer to the Membership and Account Agreement Truth-in-Savings and our Fee Schedule for other account terms and conditions. Conditions and restrictions apply.