NCPAFCU wants to help members adopt sound financial principles at an early age and maintain those principles throughout their lives. That’s why the Credit Union offers
two "Youth Account" programs to assist in the financial development of young members.
FAT CAT Account (For children up to age 121)
The FAT CAT® program teaches the Credit Union’s youngest members the importance of saving.
To open an account, the child and the responsible adult1 should visit a local branch
Must be joint with a parent, grandparent or other responsible adult1
$5.00 required opening deposit
Once the account balance reaches $25, it must be maintained
Interest compounded daily and paid monthly
FAT CAT Goody Bag which includes a Passbook for transaction records
Member card for ATM, Press For Info and Internet account access (via Press Pass)
Eligible to receive group term life insurance coverage in the amount of $1,000 at no cost
Group Term Life Insurance Coverage
The child is eligible to receive $1,000 of group term life insurance at no cost. The child's parent/guardian can increase this coverage to $10,000 for $18 per year3.
Zard Account (For ages 13-19)
The Zard® program introduces teenage members to checking accounts and lending services.
Variety of deposit account options
$25 minimum opening deposit / minimum balance2
Unique loan programs with competitive interest rates including car and student loans
Zard Card - a Visa Check or CashPoints card for ATM, Press For Info and Internet account access via Press Pass
Eligible to receive group term life insurance coverage in the amount of $1,000 at no cost
Group Term Life Insurance Coverage
The teen is eligible to receive $1,000 of group term life insurance at no cost. The teen (if age 15 or older) can increase this coverage to $10,000 for $18 per year. If the teen is not age 15 or older, a parent/guardian can increase coverage on their behalf3.
1All account holders of the account must be eligible for membership.
2Minimum balance required to maintain membership and utilize NCPAFCU services.
3FAT CAT and Zard Group Term Life Insurance is provided by SECU Life Insurance Company. Life Insurance is not guaranteed by, or an obligation of any credit union and is not insured by NCUA.
*Quoted rates, dividends, annual percentage yields (APY) and annual percentage rates (APR) are subject to change daily at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
North Carolina Press Association Federal Credit Union conducts all member business in English. All origination, servicing, collection, marketing, and informational materials are provided in English only. As a service to our members, we will attempt to assist those who have limited English proficiency where possible.
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