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TODAY'S FEATURED RATES
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 6/25/2025
3.80%
Our Rating
4.2  / 5
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Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 6/25/2025
3.60%
Our Rating
4.3  / 5
American Express
American Express® High Yield Savings Account
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Sponsored Note: Interest compounds daily, deposited monthly
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 6/25/2025
4.00%
Our Rating
4.2  / 5
CIT Bank
Platinum Savings
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Sponsored Note: Earn more with a min. balance of $5K. Savings starts at $100. FDIC Insured.
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 6/25/2025
4.30%
Our Rating
4.1  / 5
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Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 6/25/2025
4.44%
Our Rating
4.3  / 5
Peak Bank
Envision High Yield Savings
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Sponsored Note: Member FDIC: Insured up to $250,000. $100 Deposit Earns Interest Immediately.
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Bonus Amount
up to $300
Our Rating
4.2  / 5
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Overview / Commentary
www.americu.org
315-337-4373
1916 Black River Blvd N
Rome, NY 13440

AmeriCU is headquartered in Rome and is the 12th largest credit union in the state of New York. It is also the 169th largest credit union in the nation. It was established in 1978 and as of March of 2025, it had grown to 416 employees and 169,402 members at 19 locations. AmeriCU's money market rates are 2X the national average, and it has a B health rating.

Field of Membership Restrictions

Membership in AmeriCU is open to anyone through membership in the American Consumer Council. Individuals who live, work, worship, or attend school in the New York counties of Cortland, Broome, Cayuga, Wayne, Hamilton, Chenango, Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Lawrence, Herkimer, Jefferson, Montgomery, Lewis, Tompkins, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Otsego, St. Schoharie, Seneca and, Tioga also qualify for membership.
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Health
B

Data as of Q1 2025

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Overall
NCUA #68433
Year Chartered1978
Employees416
Primary Regulator
Profit Margin
Return on Assets - YTD0.08%
Return on Equity - YTD0.9%
Annual Interest Income$36.5MM
Assets and Liabilities
AssetsQ1 2025vs Q1 2024$2.79B$2.68B
LoansQ1 2025vs Q1 2024$2.38B$2.26B
DepositsQ1 2025vs Q1 2024$2.42B$2.31B
Equity CapitalQ1 2025vs Q1 2024$236.3MM$218.5MM
Loan Loss AllowanceQ1 2025vs Q1 2024$35.2MM$32.4MM
Unbacked Noncurrent LoansQ1 2025vs Q1 2024$41.2MM$37.3MM
Real Estate OwnedQ1 2025vs Q1 2024$1.1MM$104K
TODAY'S FEATURED RATES
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 6/25/2025
3.80%
Our Rating
4.2  / 5
SoFi® Bank, N.A.
SoFi Checking and Savings
See Offer
Sponsored Note: Earn up to 3.80% APY and up to $300 with direct deposit. Members can unlock our highest savings rate with direct deposit OR by depositing $5,000 or more every 30 days. Terms apply. Member FDIC
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 6/25/2025
3.60%
Our Rating
4.3  / 5
American Express
American Express® High Yield Savings Account
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Sponsored Note: Interest compounds daily, deposited monthly
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 6/25/2025
4.00%
Our Rating
4.2  / 5
CIT Bank
Platinum Savings
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Sponsored Note: Earn more with a min. balance of $5K. Savings starts at $100. FDIC Insured.
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 6/25/2025
4.30%
Our Rating
4.1  / 5
BrioDirect
High-Yield Savings
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Sponsored Note: You must deposit at least $5,000 to open your account. Member FDIC
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 6/25/2025
4.44%
Our Rating
4.3  / 5
Peak Bank
Envision High Yield Savings
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Sponsored Note: Member FDIC: Insured up to $250,000. $100 Deposit Earns Interest Immediately.
Member FDIC
Bonus Amount
up to $300
Our Rating
4.2  / 5
SoFi® Bank, N.A.
SoFi Checking and Savings
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Sponsored Note: Earn up to $300 with direct deposit, plus 2-day-early-pay. FDIC insured!
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AmeriCU Savings Account Rates

APYMINMAXACCOUNT NAMEVIEW DETAILS
1.50%*$100k*-HSA Checking
OTHER TIERS: 1.00% → $25 - $2.5k | 1.10% → $2.5k - $5k | 1.20% → $5k - $10k | 1.30% → $10k - $50k | 1.40% → $50k - $100k
1.50%*$100k*-HSA Savings
OTHER TIERS: 1.00% → $25 - $2.5k | 1.10% → $2.5k - $5k | 1.20% → $5k - $10k | 1.30% → $10k - $50k | 1.40% → $50k - $100k
0.10%*$5k*-Share Savings Account
OTHER TIERS: 0.01% → $50 - $1k | 0.03% → $1k - $2.5k | 0.05% → $2.5k - $5k
0.10%*$5k*-Rising Stars Share Savings
OTHER TIERS: 0.01% → $0 - $1k | 0.03% → $1k - $2.5k | 0.05% → $2.5k - $5k
0.10%*$5k*-Stars & Stripes Share Savings
OTHER TIERS: 0.01% → $0 - $1k | 0.03% → $1k - $2.5k | 0.05% → $2.5k - $5k
0.10%*$5k*-Vacation Club
OTHER TIERS: 0.01% → $50 - $1k | 0.03% → $1k - $2.5k | 0.05% → $2.5k - $5k
0.10%*$5k*-Holiday Club
OTHER TIERS: 0.01% → $50 - $1k | 0.03% → $1k - $2.5k | 0.05% → $2.5k - $5k
0.10%*$5k*-Secured Visa Savings Share
OTHER TIERS: 0.01% → $50 - $1k | 0.03% → $1k - $2.5k | 0.05% → $2.5k - $5k
0.10%*$5k*-Select Business Savings Account
OTHER TIERS: 0.01% → $50 - $1k | 0.03% → $1k - $2.5k | 0.05% → $2.5k - $5k

AmeriCU Money Market Rates

APYMINMAXACCOUNT NAMEVIEW DETAILS
4.00%*$250k*-Select Business Tiered Money Market Account
OTHER TIERS: 0.01% → $0 - $1k | 0.03% → $1k - $2.5k | 0.25% → $2.5k - $10k | 0.40% → $10k - $25k | 0.50% → $25k - $50k | 0.60% → $50k - $100k | 0.80% → $100k - $250k
1.00%*$1m*-Money Market Savings
OTHER TIERS: 0.01% → $0 - $1k | 0.03% → $1k - $2.5k | 0.25% → $2.5k - $10k | 0.40% → $10k - $25k | 0.50% → $25k - $50k | 0.60% → $50k - $100k | 0.80% → $100k - $250k | 0.90% → $250k - $1m

AmeriCU Checking Account Rates

APYMINMAXACCOUNT NAMEVIEW DETAILS
7.00%*$0$10kHigh Rate Checking w/ Qualifying Loan
OTHER TIERS: 0.15% → $10k+
7.00%*$0$25kBusiness High Rate Checking
OTHER TIERS: 0.15% → $25k - $50k | 0.20% → $50k+
6.00%*$0$10kHigh Rate Checking w/o Qualifying Loan
OTHER TIERS: 0.15% → $10k+

AmeriCU CD Rates

APYMINMAXACCOUNT NAMEVIEW DETAILS
4.25%$500-6 Month Certificate
4.25%$500-6 Month Select Business Certificate
3.75%$500-24 Month Select Business Certificate
3.75%$500-18 Month Certificate Special
2.53%$500-48 Month Certificate
2.53%$500-60 Month Certificate
2.53%$500-48 Month Select Business Certificate
2.53%$500-60 Month Select Business Certificate
2.28%$500-24 Month Certificate
2.28%$500-36 Month Certificate
2.28%$500-36 Month Select Business Certificate
0.80%$500-12 Month Certificate
0.80%$500-12 Month Select Business Certificate
0.25%$500-3 Month Certificate
0.25%$500-3 Month Select Business Certificate
0.19%$50-3 - 12 Month Dedicated Saver Certificate

AmeriCU IRA Rates

APYMINMAXACCOUNT NAMEVIEW DETAILS
4.25%$500-6 Month IRA Certificate
4.00%$500-24 Month IRA Certificate
2.53%$500-48 Month IRA Certificate
2.53%$500-60 Month IRA Certificate
2.28%$500-36 Month IRA Certificate
0.80%$500-12 Month IRA Certificate
0.25%$500-3 Month IRA Certificate
0.10%*$5k*-IRA Savings Account
OTHER TIERS: 0.01% → $50 - $1k | 0.03% → $1k - $2.5k | 0.05% → $2.5k - $5k
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