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| Account Type | APY | Account Name | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CD | 2.07% | 12 Month Money Market Certificate | $1k | - | Details » |
| CD | 2.22% | 18 Month Money Market Certificate | $1k | - | Details » |
Pentagon Federal Credit Union ("PenFed"), a DepositAccounts.com advertiser, serves more than 1.6 million members, including many in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. PenFed is one of the largest credit unions in the country and offers a range of banking products and services, in addition to credit cards and loans.
On its personal banking side, PenFed offers savings accounts including checking accounts, Money Market accounts, Certificates, Coverdell Education Savings Certificates, and IRA accounts. PenFed’s Access America Checking earns dividends and comes with free online bill payment and mobile check deposit. PenFed’s regular savings account earns dividends, which are compounded daily and credited monthly. Money Market Savings accounts are available and come with free checks, have no regular service fees, and offer tiered rates of dividends for greater account balances. DepositAccounts.com has featured PenFed’s Certificates, referred to as ‘Money Market Certificates,’ repeatedly in the past for their competitive dividend rates. IRA accounts are also available, providing a retirement savings alternative.
PenFed online banking is a secure banking platform through which members can access their accounts, transfer funds, pay bills, and view transaction history. The credit union has optimized its website for mobile banking and released a mobile app to make account management easy and convenient on the go. The credit union introduced its ACH online transfer service in the spring of 2012, making it easy for members to transfer funds into and out of these liquid accounts.
Pentagon Federal Credit Union has more than $23 billion in assets. It was originally established in 1935 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. The credit union serves members in each U.S. state and at military bases in Puerto Rico, Guam, and Okinawa. PenFed is federally insured by the NCUA.
Field of Membership Restrictions
Membership in PenFed Credit Union is open to anyone through membership in Voices For America's Troops ($17 one-year membership fee) or the National Military Family Association ($17 donation). Membership is also open to the following: (1) members of the United States Military and Uniformed Services; (2) employees of the U.S. government; (3) live or work in Fort Hood, Fort Gordon, Fort Shafter, Belvoir, Virginia and other select military or U.S. government locations; (4) employees of American Red Cross, Anderson Air Force Base, and over 100 Select Employer Groups; (5) members of Marine Corps League, National Military Family Association, and over 40 military-related associations; (6) and to immediate family of those who are eligible. (Complete membership requirements are listed in the credit union's online application)
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PenFed
I have banked with penfed for a number of years and am highly pleased with their service. Their customer support team is always very helpful and fast to resolve any problems. About a year ago, I had my credit information stolen from a restaurant. I checked my account online as I usually do every day and noted that a very large transaction has occurred that I definitely did not make. I immediately called their customer support and had the card closed. Within 24 hours, the transaction was credit back and I had a new card in the mail and headed to me. I was very pleased with the speed at which they handled my situation. I would highly recommend penfed to anyone searching for a new bank or just want another account.
Access America Checking Account is perfect for me!
I have an Access America Checking Account with PenFed Credit Union. I love this account because it pays a fairly decent interest rate. It also has no monthly fees as long as you have a direct deposit. The customer service is great, although I have had to wait longer on Fridays because they seem to be particularly busy on this day. Opening the account was easy because I was able to do everything online. I did have to go to the branch to show my driver's license, but otherwise it was a simple process. The opening deposit amount was also very low compared with other checking accounts that pay interest. Overall, I would definitely recommend PenFed Credit Union to anyone interested in a traditional checking account that wants to earn a little bit of interest on their money too.
PenFed the snail
I have a PenFed checking account that I want to get rid of! For starters, I hate how long it takes for transactions to post to my account. I can swipe my debit card at the store, and the charge not show up for 3 days. This is especially alarming due to fraud commonality these days. Another thing is that this credit union has antiquated procedures in place for requesting a new debit card or closing an account. You have to download forms and mail them. They do have a convenient billpay service, but one must use this with caution. My bills were always paid late, even when I submitted the request a week early. There is no easy way to transfer money fast as with other CU's, this is so inconveneint. Lastly, the $10 account fee that I am paying for this account irks me to no end. I have never been happy with this account, my debit card deactivates on its own and hardly works with all merchants. I am giving away free money. When I call customer service to request better service or accommodation, the agents sound like they just awoke from a nap. I was told to just withdraw my money from the account and send in the form to close it. No effort to keep a member at all. They are very nonchalant and have to empathy skills whatsoever. I have an account at another CU that I prefer to use, so so I just need to get with them and close this account asap. If you have any further questions feel free to contact me.
Severe Restriction Transferring Funds From Penfed
Very conspicuously, PenFed's website announces that nearly $1 million can be transferred in but nowhere did I see that a mere $5k is the measly amount allowed to be transferred out every 72 hours.
Only after purchasing some CDs was this discovered. Until there is a change is this one-sided policy, I will not purchase a CD from PenFed again.
Data as of Q4 2017
Learn why bank health mattersHealth Grade Components
| Overall | |
|---|---|
| NCUA # | 227 |
| Year Chartered | 1935 |
| Employees | 2064 |
| Primary Regulator | |
| Profit Margin | |
|---|---|
| Return on Assets - YTD | 0.78% |
| Return on Equity - YTD | 7.79% |
| Annual Interest Income | $830.0MM |
| Assets and Liabilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Assets | Q4 2017vs Q4 2016 | $22.86B$21.30B |
| Loans | Q4 2017vs Q4 2016 | $19.51B$18.52B |
| Deposits | Q4 2017vs Q4 2016 | $17.81B$16.66B |
| Equity Capital | Q4 2017vs Q4 2016 | $2.29B$2.09B |
| Loan Loss Allowance | Q4 2017vs Q4 2016 | $98.4MM$59.1MM |
| Unbacked Noncurrent Loans | Q4 2017vs Q4 2016 | $111.7MM$58.7MM |
| Real Estate Owned | Q4 2017vs Q4 2016 | $3.3MM$5.3MM |
This section lists recent deals, promotions and rate changes submitted by our community within the past 90 days. Always verify official rates and promotions with the bank or credit union.
Certificates Rates Rise At Penfed
https://www.penfed.org/accounts/certificates-overview
Certificate Rate Increases
12 Month 1.85% 1.87% was 1.61%
15 Month 1.90% 1.92% was 1.71%
18 Month 1.95% 1.97% was 1/77%
2 Year 2.00% 2.02% was 1.87%
3 Year 2.05% 2.07% was 1.92%
4 Year 2.15% 2.17% was 2.02%
5 Year 2.40% 2.43% was 2.27%
7 Year 2.45% 2.48% was 2.27%
https://www.penfed.org/accounts/money-market-certificate/?s_cid=23435-_-PG5-_-CDA-_-em-_-VTY136-_-txt-_-GT2-_-01312018-_-12312018
Always verify rates and promotions with the bank or credit union. We are not PenFed Credit Union; we are a rate comparison website and cannot provide official rates or promotions.
* The APY shown varies based on the deposit amount. Expand the listing to see APYs for other deposit amounts.
PenFed Credit Union Savings Account Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.05% | - | $2,500 | Regular Savings | |
| 0.05% | $25 | - | IRA Savings Account | |
| 0.05% | $10k | - | IRA Premier Account |
PenFed Credit Union Money Market Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.15%* | $100k* | - | Money Market Savings Account | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.05% → Up to $10k | 0.10% → $10k - $100k | |||||
PenFed Credit Union Checking Account Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.50%* | $20k* | $50k | Access America Checking | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.20% → Up to $20k | |||||
