Bright future, here we come
Designed to help our youngest members build a bright financial future. From basic money concepts to teaching real-world skills, our youth accounts and resources can help you prepare for independence.
Youth Savings Account
Start building your financial future with a savings account that will help you work towards your financial goals. Once you open your account and become a member, we have additional resources available to help continue your savings journey and financial education.
- Checking and Credit privileges (with parent co-signer if under age 18)
- Youth Certificates
- SmartSaver Youth Certificate (with required education)
Youth Certificates
Start a saving habit now that will pay off later. To help you reach your goals we’ve lowered the opening deposit amount and allow funds to be added to help increase certificate savings.
When you open a certificate of deposit you set aside money for a set period of time and agree to not use it, in exchange we give you a guaranteed rate of return.
Youth Certificates
Reach your savings goals over time with a guaranteed rate.
Our youth certificates of deposit offer competitive rates to members under the age of 22, feature a lower opening deposit amount, and can be added to in $100 increments up to $500/month without changing your rate!
SmartSaver Certificate with Required Education
Earn competitive dividends that mature on your 18th birthday — before you can access those funds, you’ll need to complete a series of online courses to learn about budgeting, checking accounts, loan repayment, and credit cards.
There are two required online courses, Banzai Junior and Banzai Teen. SmartSavers need to complete all sections of each course and score 80% or better on each post-test.
Courses can be completed at any time up until certificate maturity, but we suggest starting Banzai Junior by age 12 and Banzai Teen by age 16.
Help Me Choose
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Best if you want
Best if you want
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Opening Deposit
Opening Deposit
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Monthly Dividends
Monthly Dividends
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Monthly Fee
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Features
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Youth Savings Account
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Best if you want
Start here & begin working on savings goals with a Primary Savings account
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Opening Deposit
$5
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Monthly Dividends
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Monthly Fee
$0
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Features
- Access to financial education courses and certificates
Youth Certificate of Deposit
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Best if you want
Grow your savings over time with a guaranteed rate
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Opening Deposit
$100
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Monthly Dividends
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Monthly Fee
$0 (early withdrawal penalty applies)
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Features
- Available until age 22
- Variety of terms and rates
- May be added to in $100 increments, up to $500 per month
SmartSaver Certificate of Deposit
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Best if you want
Higher dividend rates with required financial education
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Opening Deposit
$100
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Monthly Dividends
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Monthly Fee
$0 (early withdrawal penalty & non-education penalty applies)
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Features
- Dividends grow from opening until age 18
- Financial literacy incentive to earn highest APY
- May be added to in $100 increments, up to $1000
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Dividend Rate |
APY2 |
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1 $100 Minimum Balance. May be added to in $100 increments up to $500 per month. The rates and terms shown are effective as of September 1, 2023. |
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Term 6 months |
Dividend Rate 4.41% |
APY2 4.50% |
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Term 12 months |
Dividend Rate 3.20% |
APY2 3.25% |
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Term 24 months |
Dividend Rate 2.96% |
APY2 3.00% |
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Term 36 months |
Dividend Rate 2.72% |
APY2 2.75% |
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Term 48 months |
Dividend Rate 2.47% |
APY2 2.50% |
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Term 60 months |
Dividend Rate 2.47% |
APY2 2.50% |
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Dividend Rate |
APY1 |
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1 APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Fees may reduce earnings. Early withdrawal penalties may apply to certificate accounts. $100 minimum deposit, may be added to in $100 increments up to a $1000 maximum deposit. The rates and terms shown are effective as of December 22, 2018. |
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Term up to 18 years |
Dividend Rate 4.89% |
APY1 5.00% |
Info for children 0-18, education required, limit one per child |
Open a Savings Account
Join Clearwater online, stop by a local branch, or call us at (406) 523-3300.
Ready to start saving?
Age 12 – 18
You can open your own savings account – visit our online application then select application type: Individual Membership.
Age 12 or Under
Parents and caretakers, you can help establish an account for your child and have access to help them manage it by selecting the application type: Joint Membership.
To Open a Certificate
Let us know in the application comment section the type of certificate you’d like to open, Youth, or SmartSaver. An individual who is 18+ must be joint on all certificates.
Unsure what kind of membership you want or need? Give us a call at (406) 523-3300 or chat with us online. We can help you decide.
Please have the following items ready:
- Photo ID
If 18+ a valid driver license, state ID, passport, or permanent residence card (you may be asked to provide more than one photo ID to confirm your identity).
- Social Security Number
We use this to identify you and to look up your checking account history if applicable.
- Opening deposit
For the type of account you want to open
(different accounts require different opening deposit amounts).
Financial Education Resources
Financial Education Center
Get prepared for tomorrow’s financial challenges today.
We’ve partnered with Banzai to bring you free financial education. Learn concepts through game simulations that deal with real-life financial dilemmas, or browse the wellness center full of articles, digital coaches, and calculators.
Request a speaker
From classrooms to Zoom, we have a team of co-workers who can cover a variety of real-world scenarios on a range of topics from savings, budgeting, loans, understanding credit, or even more about values-based banking.
We’ll work together to customize a presentation to fit your time and needs.
Pay for School
Whether you’re looking at college or one of our alternative education lending programs, we have resources to help you fund your education.
Explore our student loans, scholarship info, alternative education loans, financial counseling, and more.
Save for a Bright Future
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* Subject to qualification and annual credit review.