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Rates

Our mission is to give everyone in the university community a financial advantage. This includes offering competitive rates to help you save money and bank with confidence.

Savings

Account Name

Minimum Balance to Earn Dividends

Dividend Rate

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)*

Regular Savings

$25

0.150%

0.15%

High Yield Savings1

$2,500

2.716%

2.75%

  • Disclosure + -

    Rates current as of January 1, 2026. Rates subject to change without notice.

Business Savings

Account

Minimum Balance To Earn Dividends

Dividend Rate

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)*

Business Share2

$25

0.150%

0.15%

Account

Minimum Balance To Earn Dividends

Dividend Rate

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)*

Business Share2

$25

0.150%

0.15%

  • Disclosure + -

    Rates current as of December 11, 2025. Rates subject to change without notice.

Checking

Account Type

Minimum Balance To Earn Dividends

Dividend Rate

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)*

University Checking Account3

Balances up to the first $25,000 
(Must have a minimum of 25 qualifying transactions and eStatements to earn dividends)

0.995-4.880%

1.00-5.00%

Smart Checking Account4

No minimum, balances up to the first $25,000
(Must set up a recurring direct deposit of at least $1,000 aggregated monthly and eStatements to earn dividends)

2.227%

2.25%

Account Type

Minimum Balance To Earn Dividends

Dividend Rate

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)*

University Checking Account3

Balances up to the first $25,000 
(Must have a minimum of 25 qualifying transactions and eStatements to earn dividends)

0.995-4.880%

1.00-5.00%

Smart Checking Account4

No minimum, balances up to the first $25,000
(Must set up a recurring direct deposit of at least $1,000 aggregated monthly and eStatements to earn dividends)

2.227%

2.25%

  • Disclosure + -

    Rates current as of January 1, 2026. Rates subject to change without notice.

Business Checking

Account Type

Minimum Balance To Open

Monthly Service Charge

Cash Deposit Limits

Organization Checking

$50

$0

None

Core Business Checking

$50

$10

$3,0005

Premier Business Checking

$50

$25

$15,0006

Account Type

Minimum Balance To Open

Monthly Service Charge

Cash Deposit Limits

Organization Checking

$50

$0

None

Core Business Checking

$50

$10

$3,0005

Premier Business Checking

$50

$25

$15,0006

  • Disclosure + -

    Rates current as of December 11, 2025. Rates subject to change without notice.

Business Money Market Rates

Minimum Balance To Earn Dividends7

Dividend Rate 

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)*

$0-$24,999

0.150%

0.15%

$25,000-$99,999

1.144%

1.15%

$100,000+

2.472%

2.50%

Minimum Balance To Earn Dividends7

Dividend Rate 

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)*

$0-$24,999

0.150%

0.15%

$25,000-$99,999

1.144%

1.15%

$100,000+

2.472%

2.50%

  • Disclosure + -

    Rates current as of December 11, 2025. Rates subject to change without notice.

Promotional Certificate Rates

Account Type

Minimum Balance To Earn Dividends

Maximum

Dividend Rate

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)*

5-Month Elite Earnings8

$500

None

3.687%

3.75%

24-Month Lock and Roll9

$500

None

3.687%

3.75%

Account Type

Minimum Balance To Earn Dividends

Maximum

Dividend Rate

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)*

5-Month Elite Earnings8

$500

None

3.687%

3.75%

24-Month Lock and Roll9

$500

None

3.687%

3.75%

  • Disclosure + -

    Promotional rates in effect as of December 8, 2025. Promotional rates are subject to change or end without notice. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings. For other details regarding this account, you can reference your disclosures which covers all other terms and conditions. Ask us for further information about the terms and fees that apply to these accounts.

     

    If you are already a UCU member-owner and wish to open a certificate, log in to your UCU digital banking account, select 'Menu', then 'More', and submit the secure form to our team. For further assistance, call us at 800.UCU.4510.

     

    Not a member? Click here to become one today!

Certificate Rates

Account Type

Minimum Balance To Earn Dividends

Maximum

Dividend Rate

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)*

6-Month 

$500

None

1.785%

1.80%

12-Month 

$500

None

1.933%

1.95%

24-Month 

$500

None

1.687%

1.70%

36-Month

$500

None

1.687%

1.70%

48-Month

$500

None

1.687%

1.70%

60-Month

$500

None

1.687%

1.70%

Account Type

Minimum Balance To Earn Dividends

Maximum

Dividend Rate

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)*

6-Month 

$500

None

1.785%

1.80%

12-Month 

$500

None

1.933%

1.95%

24-Month 

$500

None

1.687%

1.70%

36-Month

$500

None

1.687%

1.70%

48-Month

$500

None

1.687%

1.70%

60-Month

$500

None

1.687%

1.70%

  • Disclosure + -

    Rates effective as of April 9, 2024 and subject to change without notice. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings.

     

    If you are already a UCU member-owner and wish to open a certificate, log in to your UCU digital banking account, select 'Menu', then 'More', and submit the secure form to our team. For further assistance, call us at 800.UCU.4510.

     

    Not a member? Click here to become one today!

Promotional Business Certificate Rates

Account Type10

Minimum Balance To Earn Dividends

Maximum

Dividend Rate

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)*

5-Month Business Growth Certificate

$10,000

$99,999

2.960%

3.00%

5-Month Business Growth+ Certificate

$100,000

None

3.445%

3.50%

Account Type10

Minimum Balance To Earn Dividends

Maximum

Dividend Rate

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)*

5-Month Business Growth Certificate

$10,000

$99,999

2.960%

3.00%

5-Month Business Growth+ Certificate

$100,000

None

3.445%

3.50%

  • Disclosure + -

    Promotional rates in effect as of December 11, 2025. Promotional rates are subject to change or end without notice. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings. For other details regarding this account, you can reference your disclosures which covers all other terms and conditions. Ask us for further information about the terms and fees that apply to these accounts.

     

    For further assistance, call us at 800.UCU.4510. Not a member? Click here to become one today!

Business Certificate Rates

Account Type11

Minimum Balance To Open

Maximum

Dividend Rate

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)*

6-Month 

$10,000

None

1.785%

1.80%

12-Month 

$10,000

None

1.933%

1.95%

Account Type11

Minimum Balance To Open

Maximum

Dividend Rate

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)*

6-Month 

$10,000

None

1.785%

1.80%

12-Month 

$10,000

None

1.933%

1.95%

  • Disclosure + -

    Rates effective as of December 11, 2025 and subject to change without notice. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings.

     

    For further assistance, call us at 800.UCU.4510. Not a member? Click here to become one today!

IRA Certificate Rates

Account Type Minimum Balance To Earn Dividends Dividend Rate

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)*

6-Month
$500

1.785%

1.80%

12-Month
$500

1.933%

1.95%

24-Month
$500

1.687%

1.70%

36-Month
$500

1.687%

1.70%

48-Month
$500

1.687%

1.70%

60-Month
$500

1.687%

1.70%

  • Disclosure + -

    Rates current as of January 1, 2026. Rates subject to change without notice.

Auto Loan Rates

Vehicle type

APR12 as Low As

Minimum loan amount Term in Months Estimated payment per $1,000

New and Used Auto

(Vehicle up to ten model years old and newer)

4.50%

$7,500.00
36

$29.75

Blank

4.50%

$10,000.00

60

$18.64

Blank

5.49%

$20,000.00

72

$16.33

Blank

6.49%

$35,000.00
84

$14.84

First Time Auto Buyer

(Vehicle up to ten model years old and newer)

8.24%
$7,500.00
36
$31.45
Blank

8.24%

$10,000.00
60

$20.39

Blank

8.49%

$20,000.00
72

$17.77

Motorcycle
11.49%
$7,500.00
36
$32.97
Blank
12.99%
$10,000.00
60
$22.75
Blank
13.24%
$25,000.00
72
$20.20
  • Disclosure + -

    Rates current as of January 20, 2026. Rates subject to change without notice.

RV Loan Rates

Vehicle Type

APR13 as Low As

Minimum Loan Amount Term in Months
New & Used RVs, ATVs, & Travel Trailers
11.49%
$7,500.00
Up to 36
Blank
12.99%
$10,000.00
60
Blank
13.24%
$15,000.00
72
Blank
13.49%
$25,000.00
84
Blank
13.74%
$50,000.00
96
Blank
13.99%
$50,000.00
120
Blank
14.24%
$100,000.00
180
  • Disclosure + -

    Rates current as of November 4, 2025. Rates subject to change without notice.

Credit Cards

Credit Card

APR14 As Low As

Cash Back Credit Card

16.24%

Rewards Credit Card

14.24%

University Credit Card

11.24%

Share Secured Credit Card
15.00%
  • Disclosure + -

    Rates current as of December 11, 2025. Rates subject to change without notice.

Personal Loans

Loan Type

APR15 as low as

Minimum Loan Amount Terms Estimated Payment per $1,000
Personal Loans

8.99%

$500

24-month

$45.6816

Blank
10.24%
$5,000
48-month
$25.48
Blank
10.99%
$10,000
60-month
$21.74
  • Disclosure + -

    Rates current as of January 20, 2026. Rates subject to change without notice.

Personal Line of Credit

Loan Type

APR17 as low as

Personal Line of Credit

14.69%

  • Disclosure + -

    Rates current as of December 11, 2025. Rates subject to change without notice.

Giving our University Communities a financial advantage
University Credit Union offers membership to employees, students and alumni of UCLA, Pepperdine University, Loyola Marymount University, Santa Clara University, Saint Mary's College, UC Irvine, UC Davis, UC San Diego, Georgia Tech, University of Texas at Arlington, Abilene Christian University, Mount St. Mary's University, Chabot College and Las Positas College, West Coast Conference Universities, Western Athletic Conference Universities, and other universities throughout California. UCU offers a variety of products and services including checking accountscredit cardshome mortgagesauto loanspersonal loans, commercial loans, insuranceinvestments, as well as digital banking.

*APY = Annual Percentage Yield.

 

1APY is accurate as of 1/1/2026 and subject to change or end at any time. Dividend rate is 2.716%. Minimum opening deposit is $5. Minimum balance required to earn APY is $2,500.00. The High Yield Savings Account is a tiered rate account. 0% APY for a balance less than $2,500.00 and 2.75% APY for balances $2,500.00 and more. The APY for each balance tier is variable and is subject to change after the account is opened. High Yield Savings Account is only available for new money deposited to UCU. New money is money not currently or previously held in a UCU account.

 

2A $5 minimum balance is required to maintain membership.

 

3To earn up to 5.00% APY, member must have a qualifying University Checking Account. Based on a combined rate of 4.88%. Credit card must be active, have at least one monthly transaction (excludes balance transfers and cash advances), and be enrolled in credit card eStatements to qualify for the extra 1.00% APY in dividends. Account does not earn dividends if there is a $0 balance in a HELOC at the end of the month. All accounts must be in good standing with no delinquency or bankruptcy pending. Multiple loans in the same category count for only 1.00% APY in dividends.

 

Qualifying University Checking Accounts will earn 1.00% APY in dividends on balances up to $25,000. Balances above $25,000 will be paid at the regular checking rate of 0.05% APY. Qualifying University Checking Accounts are defined as having at least 25 transactions per month (includes transactions made with both debit and credit cards) and enrollment in eStatements. If the requirements are not met, then no dividend is earned. Secondary University Checking Accounts not eligible to earn APY. Dividends are calculated by the daily balance method, which applies a daily periodic rate to the balance in the account at the end of each day. Dividends are disbursed monthly into the active University Checking Account. APY is accurate as of the last dividend declaration date. Fees could reduce the earnings on the account. Rate subject to change after account opening and may vary based on qualifications met at month end. Not valid with any other offers. To establish a UCU Membership, you must deposit at least $5 to a Regular (Share) Savings Account. A $50 minimum deposit is required to open a University Checking Account. All accounts are subject to approval.

 

4To earn 2.25% APY, member must have a qualifying Smart Checking Account, opened August 1, 2024 and after. Based on a combined rate of 2.227%. All accounts must be in good standing with no delinquency or bankruptcy pending. Qualifying Smart Checking Accounts will earn 2.75% APY in dividends on balances up to $25,000. Balances above $25,000 will be paid at the regular checking rate of 0.05% APY.

 

Qualifying Smart Checking Accounts are defined as being enrolled in eStatements and having a direct deposit to the Smart Checking Account of at least $1,000 aggregated monthly. If the requirements are not met, then no dividend is earned. Secondary Smart Checking Accounts not eligible to earn APY. Dividends are calculated by the daily balance method, which applies a daily periodic rate to the balance in the account at the end of each day. Dividends are disbursed monthly into the active Smart Checking Account. Fees could reduce the earnings on the account. APY is accurate as of the last dividend declaration date. Rate subject to change after account opening and may vary based on qualifications met at month end. Not valid with any other offers. No minimum balance is required. To establish a UCU Membership, you must deposit at least $5 to a Regular (Share) Savings Account. A $50 minimum deposit is required to open a Smart Checking Account. All accounts are subject to approval. For other details regarding this account, you can reference your account disclosures, which detail all other terms and conditions.

 

5Some fees may apply. Ask us for further information about the terms and fees that apply to these accounts.

 

6Some fees may apply. Ask us for further information about the terms and fees that apply to these accounts.

 

7Minimum balance to open is $10,000.

 

8Available only on new money deposited to UCU. New money is money not currently or previously held in a UCU account. Special Promotional certificate will renew as a 6-month certificate at the available rate for the product at that time. No maximum deposit. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings. For other details regarding this account, you can reference your disclosures which covers all other terms and conditions. Ask us for further information about the terms and fees that apply to these accounts.

 

9Special Promotional certificate will renew as a 24-month certificate at the available rate for the product at that time. No maximum deposit. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings. For other details regarding this account, you can reference your disclosures which covers all other terms and conditions. Ask us for further information about the terms and fees that apply to these accounts.

 

10Available only on new money deposited to UCU. Minimum balance to open is $10,000. Early withdrawal penalties may apply to Share Certificates. The renewal term will be closest regular term to that of the initial term at the dividend rate and APY in effect at that time for such a term. At maturity and during the seven day grace period that begins on your maturity date, you may change the term or balance of your account or make withdrawals without a penalty. The grace period begins at maturity and ends ten calendar days later.

 

11Early withdrawal penalties may apply to Share Certificates. The renewal term will be closest regular term to that of the initial term at the dividend rate and APY in effect at that time for such a term. At maturity and during the seven day grace period that begins on your maturity date, you may change the term or balance of your account or make withdrawals without a penalty. The grace period begins at maturity and ends ten calendar days later.

 

12APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Rates are based on an evaluation of credit history and other factors specific to your loan (such as loan term, loan amount, loan-to-value, age of collateral, as applicable) and may be higher than the lowest rates advertised. Lowest rates advertised are based on an established member's loan with a term of 36 months or less, LTV (loan to value) of 70% or less and assumes a UCU Automatic Payment method (Includes an Automatic Payment discount of 0.25% from a UCU Account only.) and includes a 0.25% Repeat Borrower discount. Rates are higher for LTV over 70% and/or terms greater than 36 months. Rate applies to vehicles up to seven model years old and newer.

 

13Rates are based on an evaluation of credit history and other factors specific to your loan (such as loan term, loan amount, loan-to-value, age of collateral, as applicable) and may be higher than the lowest rates advertised. Lowest rates advertised are based on an established member’s loan with a term of 36 months or less, LTV (loan to value) of 70% or less and assumes a UCU Automatic Payment method (Includes an Automatic Payment discount of 0.25% from a UCU Account only.) and includes a 0.25% Repeat Borrower discount. Rates are higher for LTV over 70% and/or terms greater than 36 months.

 

14Rates stated available on approved credit and may be different as determined by the individual creditworthiness of each applicant. The maximum annual percentage rate for a UCU Credit Card is 23.99% APR. Rates current as of 12/11/2025, and are subject to change based on market conditions and borrower eligibility.

 

15Rates are based on an evaluation of credit history and other factors specific to your loan (such as loan term, loan amount, as applicable) and may be higher than the lowest rates advertised.

 

16This payment example is for a $500 loan at 8.99% APR, paid over a 24-month term. All other payment examples are estimates per $1000.

 

17Rates are based on an evaluation of credit history and other factors specific to your personal line of credit and may be higher than the lowest rates advertised. Rate may change based on the index which is the Prime Rate as regularly published in the “Money Rates Table” of the Wall Street Journal. The current index for this quarter as of 12/11/2025 is 6.75%.

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