Youth Corner

Youth Accounts

Start your child’s financial journey early with a Youth Account. Designed to provide children and teens with easy access to savings, checking, term certificate accounts, and more!

Now is the perfect time to set your child up for a promising financial future. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or guardian, this investment in their future is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or graduations, ensuring they are on the path towards successful money management. Call, Chat, or Email us to get started!

Youth Account Features*

No monthly service charges.
Peace of mind that a parent or legal guardian must be a joint owner on the account until the minor reaches the age of 18.

Small Change & Dollar Dane Accounts*
(Ages Newborn to 12)

Savings Account*
Term Certificates (CDs)*

Teen U Accounts*
(Ages 13-17)

Savings Account*
Term Certificates (CDs)*
Checking Account*

Additional Products & Services*include:

Free Debit Card
Free Home and Mobile Banking
Free Bill Pay, e-Statements, and Mobile Deposit
Free access to 30,000+ surcharge-free ATMs nationwide
Free Card Controls App* – placing Debit Card security at your fingertips
Debit Card compatible with Apply Pay*, Samsung Pay*, and Google Pay*

Youth Account Features*	No monthly service charges.	Peace of mind that a parent or legal guardian must be a joint owner on the account until the minor reaches the age of 18.
*Small Change & Dollar Dane Accounts (Ages Newborn to 12)**	Savings Account*	Term Certificates (CDs)*
*Teen U Accounts (Ages 13-17)**	Savings Account*	Term Certificates (CDs)*	Checking Account*
*Additional Products & Servicesinclude:**	Free Debit Card	Free Home and Mobile Banking	Free Bill Pay, e-Statements, and Mobile Deposit
*Additional Products & Servicesinclude:**	Free access to 30,000+ surcharge-free ATMs nationwide	Free Card Controls App* – placing Debit Card security at your fingertips	Debit Card compatible with Apply Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay*

*All products and services are subject to eligibility, qualification, and minimum age requirements. Additionally, other third-party provider terms and conditions and minimum age requirements may apply. Apple Pay is a trademark of Apple Inc.; Samsung Pay is a trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.; Google Pay is a trademark of Google LLC.

Youth Month 2024 – Upward Andy’s Savings Adventure!

It’s April, and that means one thing: Credit Union Youth Month!

Upward Andy has heard the call and has set off on a Savings Adventure! Will you join Andy on his quest to set our youth up for financial success?

Whether it’s a Small Change & Dollar Dane Club or a Teen U account, it’s always a great idea to open a youth account with Upward! But with our Youth Month giveaway drawings, there really is no time like the present. We want you and your youngsters to get into the spirit of saving as early as possible, so we’ve planned some intriguing incentives and exciting events.

Adventure Giveaways!

Small Change & Dollar Dane Club Drawing

Win a Family four (4) pack of tickets to CuriOdyssey, San Mateo’s science museum and zoo!
Teen U Account Drawing

Win a $100 Gift Card to the San Mateo Red Door Escape Room!

Ways to Earn Entries into the Drawing!

1 entry* for opening a new Small Change & Dollar Dane Club Membership Savings account and funding it with $25 or more.
1 entry* for opening a new Teen U Membership Savings account and funding it with $25 or more.
1 entry* for opening a new Youth Checking account and funding it with $25 or more.
1 entry* for additional deposits of $50 or more.

Did Somebody Say Extra Entries?

CD Savings Adventure

Open and fund a new CD with $500 or more to your Small Change or Teen U account and receive five (5) additional entries* into the drawing!

Small Change & Dollar Dane Club Coloring Adventure

Small Change accounts can download this PDF coloring page of Upward Andy and submit it for one (1) additional entry* into the drawing!
Coloring pages must be submitted by 04/30/2024.
Can be submitted to Upward Credit Union by mail, email, text message, or in person.
Coloring page will be displayed by Upward Credit Union for others to see.
When submitting entries, please be sure to include your name and phone number.

Mark Your Calendars!

Friday Snacks

Each Friday in April we will have small snacks available in the branch! So be sure to stop in for a visit and a snack on April 5, 12, 19, or 26. What better time to make any extra giveaway entries while you can!

Winners Announced

We’ll be accepting entries all throughout April, right up until Tuesday, April 30! Once we’ve contacted our lucky winners, we’ll announce them on this page. Be sure to check your email and voicemail so you don’t miss out!

Giveaway Compliance

*Limit of one entry per youth membership, per category, per day. CD and coloring adventure entries are limited to a maximum of one (1) entry each. Entries into the drawings are limited by the account type and additional entry requirements as outlined, per youth account. Valid April 1–April 30, 2024. Upward Credit Union reserves the right to change or end this offer at any time. Drawing will be held on May 8, 2024. Odds of winning are dependent on the number of entries received. See credit union for details. This credit union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration.