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Savings Accounts

Build a safe place to grow what matters most.

From building your emergency savings fund to planning your dream retirement, we’ve got your back.

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Personal Savings Accounts

Unlock all the perks JHCU has to offer and gain momentum on your savings!

  • Share Savings Account
  • Money Market Account
  • Holiday Club Account
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Share & IRA Certificates

Help your savings grow with the most reliable tools around!

  • Competitive rates
  • Guaranteed rate of return
  • Safe term deposits
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Education Savings

Save smart for school—and the months in between.

  • Exclusive offers for 10-month employees
  • Unlimited deposits1
  • Account bonuses available2
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Our Rates

Personal Savings

Account
Min. Balance
Dividend
APY*

Share Savings

Min. Balance
$1
Dividend
0.10
%
APY*
0.10
%
Min. Balance
$5,000
Dividend
0.10
%
APY*
0.10
%
Min. Balance
$10,000
Dividend
0.10
%
APY*
0.10
%
Min. Balance
$25,000
Dividend
0.10
%
APY*
0.10
%

Money Market

Min. Balance
$2,500
Dividend
0.70
%
APY*
0.70
%
Min. Balance
$10,000
Dividend
0.78
%
APY*
0.78
%
Min. Balance
$25,000
Dividend
0.86
%
APY*
0.86
%
Min. Balance
$50,000
Dividend
1.04
%
APY*
1.05
%
Min. Balance
$100,000
Dividend
1.22
%
APY*
1.23
%
Min. Balance
$250,000
Dividend
1.22
%
APY*
1.23
%

Custom Share Savings

Min. Balance
$0
Dividend
0.10
%
APY*
0.10
%
Min. Balance
$5,000
Dividend
0.10
%
APY*
0.10
%
Min. Balance
$10,000
Dividend
0.10
%
APY*
0.10
%
Min. Balance
$25,000
Dividend
0.10
%
APY*
0.10
%

Holiday Club

Min. Balance
$0
Dividend
0.10
%
APY*
0.10
%

Custodial Savings

Min. Balance
$0
Dividend
0.05
%
APY*
0.05
%

*APY=Annual Percentage Yield. The above accounts are variable rate accounts and rates are subject to change. The Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) are accurate as of April 1st, 2026. Fees could reduce the earnings on the accounts. JHFCU is a member-owned financial cooperative which pays dividends based upon available earnings. Federal regulations prohibit the payment of dividends in excess of earnings.

**Money Market Balances that fall below $2,500 will earn a dividend equal to the current Share Draft Checking rate.

Share & IRA Certificates

Account
Term
Min. Balance
Dividend
APY*

Share Certificates

Term
5 months
Min. Balance
$500
Dividend
3.84
%
APY*
3.90
%
Term
6 months
Min. Balance
$500
Dividend
3.45
%
APY*
3.50
%
Term
12 months
Min. Balance
$500
Dividend
3.62
%
APY*
3.67
%
Term
24 months
Min. Balance
$500
Dividend
3.39
%
APY*
3.43
%
Term
36 months
Min. Balance
$500
Dividend
3.41
%
APY*
3.45
%
Term
48 months
Min. Balance
$500
Dividend
3.06
%
APY*
3.10
%
Term
60 months
Min. Balance
$500
Dividend
3.36
%
APY*
3.40
%
Account
Term
Min. Balance
Dividend
APY*

Jumbo Certificates

Term
6 months
Min. Balance
$50,000
Dividend
3.53
%
APY
3.58
%
Term
12 months
Min. Balance
$50,000
Dividend
3.67
%
APY
3.72
%
Term
24 months
Min. Balance
$50,000
Dividend
3.46
%
APY
3.51
%
Term
36 months
Min. Balance
$50,000
Dividend
3.46
%
APY
3.51
%
Term
48 months
Min. Balance
$50,000
Dividend
3.28
%
APY
3.32
%
Term
60 months
Min. Balance
$50,000
Dividend
3.45
%
APY
3.50
%
Account
Term
Min. Balance
Dividend
APY*

IRA Share Savings

Term
Min. Balance
$500
Dividend
0.10
%
APY*
0.10
%
Term
Min. Balance
$50,000
Dividend
0.15
%
APY*
0.15
%

IRA Certificates

Term
5 months
Min. Balance
$500
Dividend
3.83
%
APY*
3.90
%
Term
6 months
Min. Balance
$500
Dividend
3.45
%
APY*
3.51
%
Term
12 months
Min. Balance
$500
Dividend
3.62
%
APY*
3.69
%
Term
24 months
Min. Balance
$500
Dividend
3.39
%
APY*
3.45
%
Term
36 months
Min. Balance
$500
Dividend
3.41
%
APY*
3.47
%
Term
48 months
Min. Balance
$500
Dividend
3.06
%
APY*
3.11
%
Term
60 months
Min. Balance
$500
Dividend
3.36
%
APY*
3.42
%

Rollover Share Certificate**

Term
18 months
Min. Balance
$5,000
Dividend
3.41
%
APY*
3.47
%

*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates are subject to change. The Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) are accurate as of May 1st, 2026. Fees could reduce the earnings on the accounts. Early withdrawal penalty may be imposed. JHFCU is a member-owned financial cooperative which pays dividends based upon available earnings. Federal regulations prohibit the payment of dividends in excess of earnings.

**Available for IRA proceeds transferred from another IRA custodian only (NOTE: Inherited IRAs are ineligible for deposit to the IRA Rollover Certificate.)

Education Savings

Account
Min. Balance
Dividend
APY*

Education Savings (3 years)

Min. Balance
$100
Dividend
0.10
%
APY*
0.10
%

Education Savings (5 years)

Min. Balance
$100
Dividend
0.15
%
APY*
0.15
%

Educator Savings

Min. Balance
$0
Dividend
0.10
%
APY*
0.10
%

Graduate Student Summer Savings

Min. Balance
$0
Dividend
0.10
%
APY*
0.10
%
Min. Balance
$5,000
Dividend
0.10
%
APY*
0.10
%
Min. Balance
$10,000
Dividend
0.10
%
APY*
0.10
%
Min. Balance
$25,000
Dividend
0.10
%
APY*
0.10
%

*APY=Annual Percentage Yield. The above accounts are variable rate accounts and rates are subject to change.  The Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) are accurate as of April 1st, 2026. Fees could reduce the earnings on the accounts. Early withdrawal penalty may be imposed. JHFCU is a member-owned financial cooperative which pays dividends based upon available earnings. Federal regulations prohibit the payment of dividends in excess of earnings.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a credit union different from a bank?

Credit unions are member-owned. Unlike banks, where profits go to outside shareholders, credit unions are owned by the people who use them. When you deposit just $1 with us, you become a part-owner of the organization. Your account works just like a traditional bank account, but with one key difference: the benefits come back to you in the form of better rates, lower fees, and a stronger community connection.

What documents do I need to open my account?

Please have the following documents handy:

  1. Your Social Security or tax ID number
  2. Your government-issued ID (i.e. State-issued driver’s license/ID or US passport in English.)
  3. Proof of your current physical address may be required if the address on your government-issued ID is not current (i.e. Change of address card from the MVA [Maryland only], voter registration card, valid vehicle registration, recent utility bill*, valid (non-expired) lease agreement/addendum/renewal (to include tenant name(s), address, current lease period, signed by tenant(s) & landlord), recent mortgage statement, recent homeowner's/renter's/car insurance statement*, any piece of mail from another financial institution or government agency sent to the applicant's current address post-marked date within the past 30 days.

*Recent is defined as within the past 30 days

If you wish to apply for a loan, we may require proof of income, but let’s get your new JHCU account opened first.

Do I have to join online?

No, you may visit any of our branch locations or send an email to answers@jhcu.org

Who can join JHCU?

JHCU membership is open to employees, students, alumni and retirees (and their families) of most Johns Hopkins institutions and other affiliated groups. Check our full list of membership eligibility if you have any questions.

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Disclosures

*APY = Annual Percentage Yield.

1Early withdrawals during the initial term incur a penalty. Once the term ends, you may make one penalty-free withdrawal per quarter.

2Must be a member with a $1 minimum balance in a Share Savings account. If criteria are met, the annual bonus of up to $50 will be deposited to your Share Savings account on June 1st. Must be an active 10/11/12 month Special Education employee of Kennedy Krieger Institute as of June 1st.

3Money Market Balances that fall below $2,500 will earn a dividend equal to the current Share Draft Checking rate.

A share savings account with a minimum deposit of $1 is required for membership at Johns Hopkins Credit Union. The $1 is not a fee, it gives you a “share” of ownership in the credit union and will be returned to you if you ever decide to close your account. The $1 initial deposit will remain in your savings account unavailable for you to use. If you look at your statement, or in online or mobile banking, you will always see it reflected in your “account balance,” just not in your “available balance.”