We're a big believer in the basics. A solid savings account is an important first step on your financial journey. First of all, it gets your foot in the door of our credit union. From there, the options are limitless; save for a house, a car, your own business, or whatever your heart desires.
It all starts with that first deposit. Where it goes from there is up to you.
Base Share Savings
Become a member
- Open an account for $5
- It's easy to open an account online
- Your savings account represents your share in Andrews Federal Credit Union
- Access your accounts 24/7. Our mobile banking app is for that.
Planners' Savings Account
Earn dividend payments
- Must have a Base Share Savings Account to open a Planners' Savings Account
- An average daily balance of $100 is required to earn dividends in any month
- Easy access to your account via Online Banking, Mobile App, and ATMs throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, Northern Virginia, New Jersey and beyond
Individual Retirement Account (IRA)
Trust us, your future self will thank you
- Get started with as little as $5
- No account maintenance required - contribute whatever you can afford
- An average daily balance of $100 is required to earn dividends in any month
- Access to these accounts is restricted and U.S. Internal Revenue Service withdrawal and contribution limitations apply
- Funds are insured for $250,000 by the National Credit Union Insurance Fund, an arm of the National Credit Union Administration
Roth IRA Savings
Watch your money grow tax-free and take withdrawals without penalty
Start saving for retirement at any age, as long as you have earned income
- A retirement savings account that provides tax-free growth on your investments
- Contribute up to $6,000 per year ($7,000 if you are over age 50)
- Yearly contributions may not be deductible, but you can make withdrawals tax-free
- Begin making withdrawals after 5 years of having an active Roth IRA and as early as age 59 ½
- Otherwise, access to these accounts is restricted, IRS withdrawal and contribution limits apply
- Funds are insured for $250,000 by the National Credit Union Insurance Fund, an arm of the National Credit Union Administration
Holiday Club Account
Don't let the holidays surprise you
- Variable interest rate means your earnings could rise or fall over the course of the year
- Your money will become available annually on November 1st, just in time for shopping season
Vacation Club Account
Save year-round for your next trip
- Travel debt free after you've reached your savings goal
- Schedule automatic transfers to secure your travel funds
- Your money will become available every year on May 1st
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Yes, similar to the way that FDIC insurance protects bank customers' deposits, the NCUA (National Credit Union Administration) protects credit union member deposits up to $250,000 for each individual depositor. For additional information about NCUA's share insurance, visit mycreditunion.gov.
Generally, no. However, we do reserve the right to limit the amount, type or frequency of withdrawals or transfers from any of your accounts. If we do impose such a limit, we will disclose such in our Truth in Savings disclosure, and/or at the time you attempt to make your withdrawal or transfer.
Our routing number is 255074111.
You will need two forms of state-issued identification, including one primary form such as a state-issued ID, Passport, and/or Military ID. The second form of identification can be a Social Security card, Student ID, Birth Certificate, Permanent Resident Card, Auto Insurance Card, and/or a Credit Card. If your state-issued identification does not have your current physical address, you will need to show proof of current address with another form of identification, such as current utility bill or current bank or mortgage statement.
You must retain a minimum of $5 in your base share savings account.
To update your address, phone or email address, log into digital banking go to 'Settings', and then go to 'Manage Contact Info'.
You may visit any of our branch locations to complete the necessary paperwork. You may visit our IRA page under the "Savings" section of this website for an IRA beneficiary form.
To remove a joint owner, close the account and open a new one.
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Andrews Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution with stateside locations in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and New Jersey, as well as overseas locations in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.