Youth Savings Challenge
8 weeks. 8 deposits. 1 legendary prize!
Get a head start on your child’s savings
Saving money can be fun—especially when there’s a legendary reward at the end! With our Youth Savings Challenge, kids make one deposit each week, for eight weeks, and learn how easy it is to build great money habits. One week at a time, saving becomes an adventure
We’re excited to launch our Youth Savings Challenge again during Youth Financial Literacy Month. Kids ages 17 and younger can start the challenge anytime between April 19 – June 13. It’s easy: your kid makes one deposit per week for 8 weeks, then gets something special: their very own Bigfoot plushie or a $15 Amazon gift card!1 Both new and existing accounts are eligible.
An impressive APY*
With a Youth Savings Account, kids earn up to 4.07% APY* on the first $499.99. Their savings grow fast while they build healthy money habits.
How does it work?
- Your child may begin the challenge anytime between April 19 – June 13. Existing and new accounts are eligible. Challenge ends August 10.
- One deposit needs to go into the account per week for 8 consecutive weeks
- Hint: Create a weekly automatic deposit from Online Banking
- Prefer a deposit at the ATM? Those count too.
- If you prefer in-branch deposits, our Northgate Branch is happy to help with cash (bills) or checks. Bonus: If your child has pocket change to turn into a savings deposit, we’ll make it easy. Use Coinstar to get rid of that change, and we’ll reimburse your transaction fees.2
- Once your child has completed the challenge, you can either stop by a branch for their stuffed Bigfoot or claim a $15 Amazon gift card.
It’s a simple way to plant the seeds of smart money habits — rooted in confidence, access, and opportunity.
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Effective as of April 30th, 2026. *APY – Annual Percentage Yield. APY and terms are subject to change without notice. Membership eligibility is required. See Truth in Savings disclosure at seattlecu.com/disclosures. Federally Insured by NCUA. |
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Balance Range $0 – $499.99 |
APY* 4.00% – 4.07% |
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Balance Range $500 or greater** |
APY* 0.10% – 4.07% to 0.30% |
Open an account
If your child needs to open a savings account, it’s very easy to get started online, by phone, or at a branch.
Make an appointment for your visit here.
Disclosures
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1The Bigfoot Savings Challenge is open to youth members age 17 and under. Membership eligibility is required and a minimum $5 deposit to start. To qualify for the giveaway, participants must make one deposit per week (Sunday–Saturday) for eight (8) consecutive weeks beginning between April 19 and June 13, 2026. Deposits can be in any amount. Participant’s choice of one (1) exclusive Bigfoot plush toy or (1) $15 Amazon gift card will be awarded upon successful completion of the challenge. Plushie must be picked up in person at a Seattle Credit Union branch; it cannot be mailed. Amazon gift card will be emailed. Limit one plush toy or gift card per participant. While supplies last.
*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. APY and terms are subject to change without notice. Membership eligibility is required. See Truth in Savings disclosure at seattlecu.com/disclosures. Federally Insured by NCUA.
2Only youth deposits are eligible for Coinstar reimbursement during the savings challenge from April 19 – August 10, 2026. Maximum reimbursement is $25.00. Receipt must be brought into a branch for credit. Credit will be made to the youth account.