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EARN 3.40% APY WITH THE POWER OF TWO

COMPANION SAVINGSCompanion Savings 3.40% APY

Some things are just better together.

Introducing Companion Savings – the perfect partner to your FirstBank Certificate of Deposit (CD). When paired with an active FirstBank CD with a term of 6 months or greater, you’ll enjoy a rewarding 3.40% APY. It’s a powerful duo that combines a great rate and flexibility, so you can reach your savings goals faster.

HOW IT WORKS

Step 1: Choose a FirstBank CD with a term of 6 months or greater to pair with your new Companion Savings account for maximum yield.
Pair an existing FirstBank CD with a term of 6 months or greater with Companion Savings, or open a new CD that qualifies.

Step 2: Open a Companion Savings account at your local branch.
Our friendly bankers can assist you with opening your new Companion Savings account at any of our participating branches, listed below.

Step 3: Earn a higher interest rate.
Start making deposits to your Companion Savings and watch your saving grow with a 3.40% APY on balances up to $50,000.

FEATURES

  • Includes: Free Online & Mobile Banking
  • Includes: Free monthly e-Statements
  • Includes: Unlimited deposits
  • Includes: Limit two (2) per primary Social Security Number
  • Includes: Requires one active personal CD with a term of 6 months or greater for one active Companion Savings
OPENING DEPOSIT

$50.00 Minimum

MONTHLY SERVICE CHARGES

$5.00/Month – Service fee will be waived with a minimum balance of $50.

INTEREST CREDITED

Tier 1: The entire daily balance of $0.01-$50,000 will earn 3.35%, 3.40% APY.

Tier 2: Any portion of the daily balance that exceeds $50,000 will earn 0.05%, 0.05% APY.

A base rate of 0.05% will be paid only for that portion of your daily balance that is above $50,000.00. The APY for this tier will range from 3.40% to 1.73%, depending on the balance in the account. APY range calculation based on an assumed account balance of $100,000.00. A base rate of 0.05%, 0.05% APY is applied to all balances when qualifications are not met. When you carry a balance above 50,000.00, a blended rate will be used to reflect one APY on your account statement and will be based on the number of days in your statement cycle. The blended APY decreases as your account balance increases above $50,000.00.

1APY=Annual Percentage Yield. Companion Savings: To be eligible for a Companion Savings account, you must have an active FirstBank personal Certificate of Deposit (CD) with a term of at least six (6) months or greater to earn an interest rate of 3.35%. Account rate(s) when all qualifications are met: Tier 1 – An interest rate of 3.35% will be paid on the entire portion of your daily balance up to, but not exceeding, $50,000.00. The APY for this tier is 3.40%. Minimum balance to earn 3.40% APY is $0.01. Tier 2 – An interest rate of 0.05% will be paid only for that portion of your daily balance that is above $50,000.00. The APY for this tier will range from 3.40% to 1.73%, depending on the balance in the account. APY range calculation based on an assumed account balance of $100,000.00. A base rate of 0.05% with 0.05% APY is applied to all balances when qualifications are not met. When you carry a balance above 50,000.00, a blended rate will be used to reflect one APY on your account statement and will be based on the number of days in your statement cycle. The blended APY decreases as your account balance increases above $50,000.00. Minimum deposit to open is $50.00. Limit two (2) Companion Savings accounts per primary social security number. To have two Companion Savings, you will need two active CDs. The Companion Savings account must have the same primary account holder as the CD. The FirstBank personal CD must be active for the Companion Savings account to receive the higher interest rate. The CD must be active prior to opening the Companion Savings and the Companion Savings must be opened on or before the 25th of each month to qualify for the higher interest rate for that statement cycle. If the Companion Savings is open after the 25th of the month and qualifications are met, then the higher interest rate will qualify on the next statement cycle. Rates as of 12/16/2025. Rates subject to change after the account is opened. Program may change at any time.  

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MAXIMIZE YOUR SAVINGS WITH THE PERFECT DUO

Pair an active FirstBank Certificate of Deposit with a term of 6 months or greater with your new Companion Savings account and watch your savings grow.

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