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Earn Earn 4.00% Annual Percentage Yield (APY)4.00% APYAPY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates effective as of&nbsp;<span class="rate" data-state-select-refresh-url="/Areas/FirstTech.Web/Rates/RenderRate?id=1f3cf8b3-f69a-4b67-92b3-0794ecbd882d"> 01/06/2026</span>. 6-month term required to obtain the advertised APY. $500 minimum balance required. All withdrawals of principal before the Maturity Date are subject to early withdrawal penalties. Fees could reduce earnings on the account. Upon maturity, the account will automatically convert to the rate offered for the traditional share certificate account with the same or comparable term.

Your money deserves better than big bank low rates. Move moneyEligible only for funds not currently or previously held in a First Tech Federal Credit Union (First Tech) or Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) account at the time of this offer. Funds must be deposited from a source outside First Tech and DCU; transfers between First Tech accounts, DCU accounts or their affiliates will not qualify for this promotional rate. to First Tech and earn more.

4.00% apy
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Don’t settle for below average rates. 

Our certificates deliver highly competitive APYs, giving you higher rates when compared to banks and other credit unions. Earn a market-leading 4.00% APYAPY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates effective as of&nbsp;<span class="rate" data-state-select-refresh-url="/Areas/FirstTech.Web/Rates/RenderRate?id=1f3cf8b3-f69a-4b67-92b3-0794ecbd882d"> 01/06/2026</span>. 6-month term required to obtain the advertised APY. $500 minimum balance required. All withdrawals of principal before the Maturity Date are subject to early withdrawal penalties. Fees could reduce earnings on the account. Upon maturity, the account will automatically convert to the rate offered for the traditional share certificate account with the same or comparable term. with our 6-Month Promo Certificate.

CERTIFICATE APY COMPARISON CHARTRates as of 1/2/2026 as published on bank websites, including Bank of America Fixed-Term Certificate of Deposit (CD), Chase CD, Wells Fargo Standard Fixed Rate CD

Smart money move: Added flexibility with a 13-month certificate

Earn 3.90% APYRates effective as of 1/6/2026. 13-month term required to obtain the advertised APY. $500 minimum balance required. The maximum amount you can deposit is up to the original amount of the certificate at the start of the current term. You have the option once to exchange the dividend rate for a new dividend rate that is currently offered on the same term share certificate. You have the option once per term to make one (1) additional deposit. Membership is required and subject to approval. All withdrawals of principal before the Maturity Date are subject to early withdrawal penalties. Fees could reduce earnings on the account. Upon maturity, the account will automatically convert to the rate offered for the traditional share certificate account with the same or comparable term. with our 13-Month Bump Up Promo Certificate

Benefits include:

Keep your current rate for the full term

Add more money during certificate term

Enjoy peace of mind while others chase falling rates

Benefits of a certificate from First Tech:

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Fixed APY for the term of your certificate

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No cap on balance deposited

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No account set-up fees or maintenance fees

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Federally insured with the NCUA up to $250,000

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Minimum opening balance of only $500