Youth Savings Account
The sooner your kids start saving, the sooner they can secure their future!
Benefits of a Youth Savings Account from Baton Rouge Telco
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Generous Rates
Your child can watch their savings grow just as they grow taller.
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Good Practice
Your child will learn the benefits of saving and waiting for future rewards.
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No Monthly Fee
Plus there’s no minimum balance once you make your opening deposit.
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Easy Access
Use Online and Mobile Banking to see balances and make transfers.
Our All Star Savers Account Is Built for Kids
We created this account just for kids under 18 so they can get off to the right start on their savings journey, whether you’re a parent opening the account on behalf of a small child, or the child is old enough to be asking for an account of their own.
- Opening deposit of just $51
- No monthly fee and no minimum balance
- Earn 0.50% APY2
- Get $10 Milestone Rewards when your child saves up $100 and again when they reach $500
Calculate How Fast Your Child's Money Can Grow
Opening a Savings Account for Kids is as Easy as ABC
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Step1 Parent Joins Us
The child’s parent or guardian must be a member of Baton Rouge Telco – joining is simple. -
Step2 Apply Online
Click apply and tell us what youth savings account you want to open for your child. -
Step3 Deposit and Earn!
Make the minimum deposit into your child’s account and start earning dividends!
Kaylie, Baton Rouge, LAOpened my first checking/savings accounts here. Always friendly and quick service.
See All Our Youth Savings Account Options
We have three great savings accounts for your kids to choose from, depending on their goals. They can earn interest on deposits, save up for the holidays, or stash some cash away for long-term gains.
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Best if you want:
Best if you want:
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Minimum Deposit
Minimum Deposit
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Dividends
Dividends
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Fun Extras
Fun Extras
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Eligibility
Eligibility
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Federally Insured by NCUA
Federally Insured by NCUA
All Star Savers
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Best if you want:
A perfect first savings account to teach good habits1
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Minimum Deposit
$5
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Dividends
0.75% APY2
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Fun Extras
Earn Milestone Rewards: $10 when the balance reaches $100 and another $10 when the balance reaches $500
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Eligibility
Kids 18 and under are eligible
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Federally Insured by NCUA
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Best if you want:
Your child will learn about the power of saving for a specific goal (like toys)!
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Minimum Deposit
$5
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Dividends
0.10% APY2
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Fun Extras
Funds automatically transfer4 into Regular Share Account on November 1.
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Eligibility
All Telco members are eligible
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Federally Insured by NCUA
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Best if you want:
A checking account designed specifically for students
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Minimum Deposit
$5
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Dividends
0.50% APY2 on balances up to $10,000
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Fun Extras
Optional daily spending limits for parental peace-of-mind.
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Eligibility
Designed for members 13-24
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Federally Insured by NCUA
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Best if you want:
To teach your child about investing and earning interest
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Minimum Deposit
$500
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Dividends
Varies, As High As 4.00% APY3
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Fun Extras
Kids will learn patience when it comes to saving and investing, and will love the excitement of watching their balance grow.
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Eligibility
All Telco members are eligible
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Federally Insured by NCUA
FAQ About Youth Savings in Baton Rouge
We offer three accounts so you can get what you need and your child can get what they want!
- Choose our All-Star Savers if your child wants to make regular contributions of any amount, any time, and make up to four fee-free withdrawals per month. Open with just $5.
- Choose a Christmas Account if you want to give your child practice saving up for something special during the holiday season, or something big like a bicycle or electronic device. Open with just $5.
- Choose a Certificate Account if you want to make a single deposit of at least $500 and then your child can watch the money grow over time while resisting making withdrawals.
Upon your child’s 18th birthday, the All-Star Savers account will be closed and all funds will be transferred into a Regular Share savings account.
Both children and adults may hold a Christmas Club Account so the account can roll over when your child turns 18, and funds will be deposited into their Regular Share savings account on November 1 in time for the holiday season.
Your child’s Certificate accounts may also roll over when they turn 18 and they can access the funds at the planned maturation date.
Our All-Star Savers account allows you to make four withdrawals per month without penalty. There is a $3 fee per additional withdrawal, which is designed to encourage your child to keep saving.
The Christmas Account funds will be automatically deposited into your child’s savings account on November 1 and there is a $5 fee for early withdrawal.
For Certificates, there is a penalty of three months’ dividends for early withdrawal from certificates of one year or less, and a penalty of six months’ dividends for certificates of two years or more.
Open your Youth Account today
Disclosures
1 Must have a parent or legal guardian who is a Baton Rouge Telco member on the account.
2 APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Dividend rates are subject to change without notice. Dividends are posted monthly based on the daily balance and compounded monthly. Minimum opening balance of $5.
3 APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Dividend rates are subject to change without notice. Dividends are posted monthly based on the daily balance and compounded monthly. Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union share certificate rates are variable rate accounts and are subject to change at any time. Rates are not guaranteed. Penalties for early withdrawals may apply.
4 $5 fee for early withdrawal.