A Youth Saving Account will help you save for others!
This is a great gift for birthdays, holidays or graduation. A Youth Savings Accounts is a smart way for friends and family to save for their children's future. Consider opening a Youth Savings Account at Meriwest.
- The Youth Savings account is a savings account for a minor held jointly with a parent, guardian, or person over the age of 18*
- Dividends are registered under the child's social security number, with the custodian's name shown only as the custodian
- Earn the same dividend rate as the "You Name It Savings" account
- Youth Savings will automatically be converted to a "You Name It Savings" account when the accountholder reaches 21 years of age
Visit our savings accounts page to learn more and compare your options. If you have any questions just call 877-637-4937 for more information. Register for online banking.
Eligibility Requirements
You are eligible to join Meriwest Credit Union if any of the following applies
- You live, work, worship, or attend school in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties of Northern California, and Pima county of Arizona.
- You are an employee of a participating Meriwest Credit Union member company.
- You are a relative of or reside with a current member of Meriwest Credit Union.
- If you don’t meet any of the requirements above but live in California or Arizona, you can still join Meriwest with a complimentary membership in the Financial Fitness Association. Call 1-877-637-4937 to learn more.
*The minimum deposit required to open a Youth Savings Account is $5. You must maintain a minimum average daily balance of $5 in the account to obtain the Annual Percentage Yield (APY) set forth on the Rate Schedule. Service fees associated with this account, and how to avoid them, are set forth on the Fee Schedule. Please refer to the Rate Schedule and Fee Schedule for applicable dividend rate, APY, tiers, and fees.
Membership is required with a one-time non-refundable $5 fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer many savings account options. Choose an option below to explore the accounts in each category:
- You Name It Savings
- Youth Savings
- Retirement Accounts
- Money Market Accounts
- Certificate Accounts
- Business Savings Accounts
New Member Premier Savings Promotion: a great account with the kind of yield that usually requires large sums of money committed for several years. Available only to new members during the first thirty (30) days from the date of opening a membership account.
Check out our current Savings Rates.
Unlock the benefits of banking with Meriwest Credit Union
Learn more about our Member Benefits or fill out our Online Membership Application to join us today.
Youth Savings
Yes, we offer a Youth Savings account that must be held jointly with a parent, guardian, or person over the age of 18. We also offer a Flow Checking account for teens age 13 to 20 years old.
To open a youth account, sign in to your Meriwest Online Banking Account and select 'Open New Account'. Select 'Checking, Savings, MM or Certificate' then Select 'Youth Savings' or 'FLOW Account' option.
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Yes! Meriwest is proud to offer a wide variety of business options for our members including checking, savings, lending, and convenient services.
Explore all our business options from the Business tab on our website home page.
You may also need:
There is no limit to the number of Meriwest accounts you can open. Meriwest products and services include checking and savings accounts, consumer loans, small business loans and merchant services, and investment and insurance options;
All accounts are accessible through branch locations, via online banking, as well as the latest access through mobile banking technology.
If you are already a member, login to Onine Banking open new products.
Use one of our saving calculators to Calculate your future savings goal.
Yes, at Meriwest, we are offering a limited-time promotion on Money Market accounts for both personal and business. Make your money work for you or grow your money as you grow your business.
To learn more, visit our Personal Money Market page or Business Money Market page.
Meriwest offers Traditional, Roth, and Accumulative IRAs.
Visit our IRA page to compare each type and try our simple-to-use Retirement Calculators to formulate your strategies.
Move toward a healthy financial future
Meriwest Wealth Advisors offer a complete array of financial investment options and personalized financial planning designed for your specific personal needs. Explore all of the traditional financial investments including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, as well as private placements.
Learn more on our Wealth and Investment Services page or speak with a registered representative at (408) 866-1002.
An IRA is an independent retirement account that helps you save for retirement with tax advantages. To help you reach your financial goals by the time you're ready to retire, Meriwest offers a wide range of insured options for your retirement investing including Traditional, Roth, and Accumulative IRAs.
Visit our IRA page and try our simple-to-use Retirement Calculators to formulate your strategies.
Move toward a healthy financial future
Meriwest Wealth Advisors offer a complete array of financial investment options and personalized financial planning designed for your specific personal needs. Explore all of the traditional financial investments including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, as well as private placements.
Learn more on our Wealth and Investment Services page or speak with a registered representative at (408) 866-1002.
Visit our Rates page for the current CD rate and term information.
Earn more for your money with a Certificate Account
If you're looking for an insured product with a guaranteed higher annual dividend rate and you can keep your funds in an account for a longer-term, certificate accounts at Meriwest are the right solutions for you.
Visit our Certificate Accounts page to learn more or apply today.
The penalty imposed on an early withdrawal from a certificate will be equal to a percentage of the amount of the principal balance that is withdrawn. The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of days remaining in the then-current term at the time of the withdrawal by 365.
Please note that early withdrawal penalties may exceed the amount of dividends earned and further reduce the principal balance. In regards to tax penalties, we ask that you please contact your tax advisor for assistance.
Penalties and fees may differ per product or promotion. Please Contact Meriwest for an exact amount.
Need access to funds? Consider a personal line of credit.
The ValueChoice Credit Line Option allows you to use the credit you need, pay it back in low monthly installments and use it again. Access to funds is easy - write a ValueChoice check, get cash from a Meriwest ATM, or take a cash advance with Meriwest Online or over the phone.
Click here to learn more and apply today!