ACCOUNTS
Whether you're saving up for something big or just managing day-to-day expenses, we've got your back. Plus, we're committed to helping our members who might be struggling financially and we're passionate about teaching financial smarts to help everyone in our community grow and thrive. Your financial well-being is our top priority!
Savings
A Membership Savings (Share Savings) account is needed to establish credit union membership. As long as you maintain the minimum $5 balance in your account, you are considered an active member of the credit union.
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$15 minimum opening deposit ($10.00 is a non-refundable membership fee)
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Dividends compounded monthly and paid quarterly
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Quarterly statements are issued
Checking
Mid Cities Credit Union offers an excellent checking program designed to make your day-to-day personal finances convenient and affordable. It’s the easiest way to manage your money.
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$25 minimum opening deposit
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$2.00 monthly fee
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Unlimited check writing
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Free direct deposit
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ATM/Visa debit card access
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Free home banking
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Free automated telephone account access at (888) 242-5467
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Dividends are compounded monthly, paid monthly
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Click here to sign up for Overdraft Protection.
Individual Retirement Account
We offer IRAs to help you build a solid financial retirement. Choose from Traditional IRA’s, as well as Roth IRA’s, depending on your needs. For assistance on which type of IRA may be best for you, we recommend you contact a tax professional. Of course, we’re available to answer your questions and help you with opening an account.
Traditional IRA​
With a Traditional IRA, you can make deposits that will grow tax-deferred until a withdrawal is made. Contributions to a Traditional IRA may be tax-deductible depending on your particular situation.*
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​Low $500 minimum balance required to open an IRA
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Tax-deductible contributions (depending on income levels)
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May be used for first time home purchase or education*
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Catch up contributions may be made for certain individuals*
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Withdrawls begin at age 59 1/2 and are mandatory by 70 1/2
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Available to everyone; no income restrictions
Roth IRA
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​A Roth IRA allows you to invest money by making non-deductible after-tax contributions that grow tax-deferred. The key difference between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA is that, in a Roth IRA, money is not taxed when withdrawn for qualified distributions and there is no age limit on making contributions.
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Both savings and certificates accounts are available
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May be used for higher education, penalty free*
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Contributions in a Roth IRA have already been taxed
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Contributions are not tax-deductable
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There is no 70½ age limit on making contributions
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Certain income levels apply*
*Consult your tax advisor for information.
Youth Accounts
An Mid Cities Youth account is a great way to teach your child about savings, budgeting and financial responsibility. A free gift and educational booklet (also available in Spanish) is available when you open your account.
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MC Youth Savings Account (newborn – 17 yrs)
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Low $5 minimum opening balance
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Quarterly statement
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MC Youth Checking Account (13 – 17 yrs)
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Savings account – Low $5 minimum opening deposit
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Youth Checking Account
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Free ATM card
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No minimum balance
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No monthly service charge
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Free home banking
To learn more about our different account options, contact a Member Service Representative at (310) 638-5147.