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EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF SAVINGS THAT SOAR

FirstUp Savings rate FIRSTUP SAVINGS

Savings builds security. FirstUp takes it even higher.

FirstUp Savings rewards your savings habit by raising your rate. Simply set up a recurring monthly transfer totaling $50 or more from your FirstBank personal checking or personal money market to FirstUp Savings and see your rate rise. Level up your savings with the bank that gives a thumbs up to your savings goals.

HOW TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT

Step 1: Stop by your local branch or apply online.
Our friendly bankers can assist you with opening your new FirstUp Savings account. You can start an application online, anytime.

Step 2: Set up monthly transfers.
Set up a recurring transfer totaling $50 or more from your FirstBank personal checking or personal money market to your new FirstUp Savings.

Step 3: Earn a higher interest rate.
Continue making deposits to your FirstUp Savings and watch your money work harder for you.

FEATURES

  • Includes: Free Online & Mobile Banking
  • Includes: Free monthly e-Statements
  • Includes: Six free withdrawals per Statement Cycle
  • Includes: Unlimited monthly deposits
  • Includes: Limit two (2) per primary Social Security Number
  • Includes: Automatic transfer(s) must be set up through FirstBank Online or Mobile Banking or through an associate at a FirstBank branch
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-$25,000 will earn up to 3.75%, 3.82% APY.

Tier 2: Any portion of the daily balance that exceeds $25,000 will earn 0.05%, and the APY will range from 3.82%-0.99% depending on the balance in the account.

A base rate of 0.05%, 0.05% APY is applied to all balances when qualifications are not met.

1APY=Annual Percentage Yield. FirstUp Savings: To be eligible for a FirstUp Savings account you must have a FirstBank personal checking and/or a FirstBank personal money market account. A recurring monthly transfer totaling $50.00 or more must come from your FirstBank personal checking or FirstBank personal money market account. To qualify for the higher interest rates: A recurring monthly transfer totaling $50.00 or more from the FirstBank personal checking or FirstBank personal money market must post and settle by the last business day of the month to qualify for the higher interest rate for that month. Automatic transfer(s) must be set up through FirstBank Online or Mobile Banking or through an associate at a FirstBank branch. Rate Information: A base rate of 0.05% with 0.05% APY is applied to all balances when qualifications are not met. The following FirstUp Savings interest rates are earned if all qualification requirements are met: Tier 1 – An interest rate of 3.75% will be paid on the entire portion of your daily balance up to but not exceeding $25,000.00. The APY for this tier is 3.82%. Tier 2 – An interest rate of 0.05% will be paid only for that portion of your daily balance that is above $25,000.00. The APY for this tier will range from 3.82% to 0.99%, depending on the balance in the account. The interest rate(s) and APY(s) are accurate as of 5.16.25. Rates are subject to change after the account is opened. Fees or other conditions may reduce earnings.

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CHECKING WITH REWARDS THAT ARE A FIRST.

FirstRewards Checking not only rewards you every month with our higher interest rate, we also reward you with no opening deposit required or minimum balance to build interest. Add no monthly service charge and refunded out-of-network ATM fees and that makes our checking a first!

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