Sentinel Federal Credit Union
TODAY'S FEATURED RATES
Member FDIC
APY
APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/28/2025
4.20%
Our Rating
3.6
/ 5
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Member FDIC
APY
APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/28/2025
4.54%
Our Rating
4.3
/ 5
Peak Bank
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Member FDIC
APY
APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/28/2025
3.80%
Our Rating
4.3
/ 5
SoFi® Bank, N.A.
SoFi Checking and Savings
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Member FDIC
APY
APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/28/2025
3.70%
Our Rating
4.3
/ 5
American Express®
High Yield Savings Account
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Member FDIC
APY
APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/28/2025
4.41%
Our Rating
4.0
/ 5
Vio Bank
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Member FDIC
APY
APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/28/2025
4.50%
Our Rating
4.1
/ 5
BrioDirect
High-Yield Savings
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Member FDIC
APY
APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/28/2025
4.10%
Our Rating
4.2
/ 5
CIT Bank
Platinum Savings
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Member FDIC
APY
APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/28/2025
4.39%
Our Rating
3.6
/ 5
Valley National Bank
High-Yield Savings Account Via Raisin
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Member FDIC
APY
APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/28/2025
4.25%
Our Rating
3.7
/ 5
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Member FDIC
Bonus Amount
up to $300
Our Rating
4.3
/ 5
SoFi® Bank, N.A.
SoFi Checking and Savings
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Overview / Commentary
Sentinel Federal Credit Union is headquartered in Ellsworth AFB and is the 8th largest credit union in the state of South Dakota. It is also the 1,308th largest credit union in the nation. It was established in 1955 and as of December of 2024, it had grown to 46 employees and 9,528 members at 7 locations. Sentinel Federal Credit Union has an A health rating.
Field of Membership Restrictions
Sentinel Federal Credit Union is open to those who live, work, worship, or attend school in, or are a business or other legal entity located in the South Dakota counties of Custer, Gregory, Lawrence, Lyman, Meade, Mellette, Pennington, Todd, or Tripp. (Membership requirements are listed in the credit union's online application.)
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Health
A
Data as of Q4 2024
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| Overall | |
|---|---|
| NCUA # | 10257 |
| Year Chartered | 1955 |
| Employees | 46 |
| Primary Regulator | |
| Profit Margin | |
|---|---|
| Return on Assets - YTD | 0.97% |
| Return on Equity - YTD | 9.2% |
| Annual Interest Income | $8.7MM |
| Assets and Liabilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Assets | Q4 2024vs Q4 2023 | $189.1MM$164.8MM |
| Loans | Q4 2024vs Q4 2023 | $108.2MM$106.6MM |
| Deposits | Q4 2024vs Q4 2023 | $168.9MM$146MM |
| Equity Capital | Q4 2024vs Q4 2023 | $19MM$17.3MM |
| Loan Loss Allowance | Q4 2024vs Q4 2023 | $626K$512K |
| Unbacked Noncurrent Loans | Q4 2024vs Q4 2023 | $936K$473K |
| Real Estate Owned | Q4 2024vs Q4 2023 | $0$258K |