Start Saving Habits Early
The Safari Club is designed for children up to 12 years old and focuses on teaching your child the value of saving money. Open a Safari Club account in your child’s name to get started. Benefits of this account include:
- $5 opening deposit to earn interest
- Make unlimited deposits into the account on your child’s behalf
- Earn an interest rate of 0.25%, higher than most savings accounts
- Earn prizes as they save
- Start saving by filling up your child's piggy banks and using our in-branch Coinstar machines
Open an Account
If you are an American First member, you can open a Safari Savings Club account for your child by visiting any branch.
Youth Savings Rates
As of 08/12/2020
| Account | Opening Deposit | Minimum Balance for APY | Dividend Rate | APY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari Club (Age 12 or Younger) | $5 | $5 | 0.25% | 0.25% |
| Start Smart Savings (Ages 13 to 17) | $5 | $5 | 0.25% | 0.25% |
| Big Prize Savings |
$25 $25 |
$500 $3,000 |
0.10% 0.10% |
0.10% 0.10% |
| Regular Savings |
$50 $50 |
$500 $3,000 |
0.10% 0.10% |
0.10% 0.10% |
APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Balances under minimum are subject to monthly service fees. Refer to Schedule of Fees & Services for details.
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