High-Yield Savings
You work hard for your money. Let it return the favor.
Accelerate your savings with a High-Yield Money Market account.
Ideal for those who maintain a high balance, our tiered accounts offer a higher rate of return than traditional savings accounts and still allow you access to your funds 24 hours a day.
Earn a high-yield dividend rate
No monthly fee
Easy Online and Mobile Transfers
Send cash where you need it with real-time online transfers.
Mobile Deposit
Deposit checks into your high interest savings account using Mobile Deposit on the Sound mobile app. Learn more.
High-Yield Savings Accounts
Accelerate your savings with a High-Yield Money Market account. Ideal for those who maintain a high balance, our tiered accounts offer a higher rate of return than traditional savings accounts and still allow you access to your funds 24 hours a day.
- Earn a high-yield dividend rate
- No monthly fee
Certificates
Lock in a high rate and guaranteed return. Interest is compounded monthly and accounts can be easily rolled over once they reach maturity.
- Minimum deposit of $500
- Terms range from 3 to 60 months
- Get a one-time bump to a higher rate
- Add to your balance with one additional deposit
- Make a one-time withdrawal during your term
- Option to make a one-time deposit or bump to a higher rate
- Earn even higher dividend on balances of $100,000 or more
- Terms range from 6 to 60 months
Individual Retirement Accounts
Saving for retirement? IRAs are a flexible savings option with potential tax benefits*, making them a great way to supplement a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan.
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Good for those who want: |
Traditional IRA – Deductions now – Have income too high to qualify for a Roth IRA – Expect to be in a lower tax bracket in retirement |
Roth IRA – Tax-free withdrawals in retirement – No required minimum distributions at 70 1/2 – Expect to be in the same or higher tax bracket in retirement |
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Tax deduction on contributions* |
Traditional IRA |
Roth IRA |
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Tax-deferred earnings* |
Traditional IRA |
Roth IRA |
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Tax-free growth on earnings* |
Traditional IRA |
Roth IRA |
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Tax-free withdrawals during retirement* |
Traditional IRA |
Roth IRA |
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Required minimum distribution after 70 1/2 |
Traditional IRA |
Roth IRA |
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Available as a Savings Account (view rates) |
Traditional IRA |
Roth IRA |
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Available as a Certificate Account (view rates) |
Traditional IRA |
Roth IRA |
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No annual maintenance fees |
Traditional IRA |
Roth IRA |
SEP IRA
Have a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) with your employer? Call our Contact Center or visit your local branch to open a SEP IRA and start saving for retirement today.
IRA Transfers and Rollovers
If you have an IRA at a different bank, simplify your finances by transferring- or rolling-over those funds to your Sound IRA. Call our Contact Center or visit your local branch to get started.
Education Savings Accounts
A Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) is a tax-favored account that helps pay for qualifying college and K-12 education expenses. Earnings on contributions may be tax-free and qualifying withdrawals are tax- and penalty-free.* You can even easily change beneficiaries should education priorities change.
ESA Requirements
- The beneficiary must be under age 18, unless they are special needs
- All funds must be used by age 30
- Responsible individual on the account must be a parent or legal guardian of the beneficiary
- Annual contribution maximum is $2,000
Open a High-Yield Savings Account Today.
Benefit from competitive rates and the flexibility of accessing your funds when you need them.
High-Yield Savings FAQs
High-interest savings accounts are bank deposit accounts that typically pay a higher interest rate that traditional savings accounts with better returns than traditional savings and checking accounts.
Sound Credit Union offers High-Interest Savings Accounts. Learn More »
To open a high-interest savings account you’ll need your application materials, complete a provided application, and make an opening deposit, if required. High-interest savings accounts can be opened online or at any branch location.
Sound Credit Union offers High-Interest Savings Accounts. Learn More »
Sound savings, money market, checking, IRA and certificate accounts are insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) up to $250,000. Additional coverage may be available based on account structure and number of owners on accounts. For more information, visit the NCUA website and this share insurance estimator tool.
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Disclosures
Sound membership with a Prime Savings is required. Rates and fees are subject to change at any time.
For specific tax advice, consult your tax advisor. Requires a minimum $25 deposit.
Roth IRA: Owner must satisfy five-year waiting period for distributions and one of the following penalty tax exceptions: age 59 1/2 or older, disability, death or first-time homebuyer. For specific tax advice, consult your tax advisor.
1Bump Certificate: Minimum balance is $2,500. Rate Bump: One time upon request, we will increase your rate to the current Bump Certificate rate at the same term. The new dividend will not be applied retroactively. Penalty-Free Deposits: Unlimited deposits.
2 Flex Certificate: Minimum balance is $2,500. Add-on option: Unlimited deposits. Bump option: Upon request, rate will be increased to current Flex Certificate rate. Withdrawal option: Withdrawal amount cannot reduce the balance to less than the $2,500 minimum.
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