What is a share certificate?
Certificates provide a safe and secure way to save and grow your money.
How does a share certificate work? A share certificate works similar to a savings account. You deposit money and collect dividends, but you have a set opening deposit and need to keep the money in the account for a specified amount of time. Share certificates often earn a higher rate than savings accounts.
- Choose from 3, 6, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 60-month terms.
- Minimum balance as low as $500.
- Competitive rates with dividends paid monthly.
- Open a certificate online or visit any Interra office.
- Choose certificate maturity and dividend options online (up until maturity date).
- Now offering a 4, 11 and 23 month fixed rate Share Certificate special. See below for details.
4 Month Share Certificate Special
A competitive fixed rate share certificate special available for a limited time.
Qualifications include1,2:
- A fixed rate during the share certificate 4 month term
- $500 minimum opening deposit; $5 million maximum deposit
- See rate here
- Open to consumer and business, excluding Public Funds
- Limited time offer
11 Month Share Certificate Special
A competitive fixed rate share certificate special available for a limited time.
Qualifications include1,3:
- A fixed rate during the share certificate 11 month term
- $500 minimum opening deposit; $5 million maximum deposit
- See rate here
- Open to consumer and business, excluding Public Funds
- Limited time offer
23 Month Share Certificate Special
A competitive fixed rate share certificate special available for a limited time.
Qualifications include1,4:
- A fixed rate during the share certificate 23 month term
- $500 minimum opening deposit; $5 million maximum deposit
- See rate here
- Open to consumer and business, excluding Public Funds
- Limited time offer
What is a Share Certificate?
A share certificate is a secure way to save and grow your money. It guarantees a specified dividend rate over a set period of time.
How does a share certificate work?
A share certificate works similar to a savings account. You deposit money and collect dividends, but you have a set opening deposit and need to keep the money in the account for a specified amount of time. Share certificates often earn a higher rate than savings accounts.
Is a share certificate the same as a CD?
The only difference between a share certificate and a CD is that a share certificate is issued by a credit union rather than a bank.
Should I get a share certificate?
Share certificates are an excellent way to earn extra money without having to do much work. It is also low risk.
What Makes a Credit Union Different?
Interra Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative (also called a co-op). This means that our members pool their savings, borrow, and obtain related financial services together. Members are therefore united by a common bond and democratically operate the credit union.
1Annual Percentage Yield (APY). Share Certificate Special available to all members of Interra, excluding Public Funds. Minimum to open and earn dividends is $500; maximum is $5 million. Penalties apply for early withdrawals. Fees may reduce earnings. Rates are expressed as an APY and are subject to change without notice. This offer may end at any time without notice. Must have an Interra membership account to purchase share certificates. Membership qualifications apply. 2Upon maturity, this share certificate will automatically renew at a 3 month term at the then prevailing APY for that term. 3Upon maturity, this share certificate will automatically renew at a 6 month term at the then prevailing APY for that term. 4Upon maturity, this share certificate will automatically renew at a 18 month term at the then prevailing APY for that term.
