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Start Strong, Save Smart | Congressional Youth Accounts

Congressional Youth Accounts

Start Strong, Save Smart.

 

New school year, new savings habit. A Congressional Youth Account gives
them a head start today, and momentum for every milestone ahead.

Students walking down a school hallway wearing backpacks

$50 for them, $50 for you1

When you open a Youth Account for those aged 17 and under, we'll deposit $50 for them and $50 for you.

Start Strong, Save Smart Today

Choose the Account That Fits

Who's eligible? Children 17 and under who are new members of Congressional.

Congressional Kids

Ages 0-12

Teach your youth to save early and build smart money habits they'll carry into adulthood.

◦  Helps kids keep track of their money

◦  Reward incentives to encourage saving

◦  Earns dividends on every dollar

◦  Transfer money through Online Banking, Teller24, or ATMs

◦  Must be a joint account with an adult2

Congressional Freedom

Ages 13-17

Give teens the tools they need to learn real-world money skills with savings, checking, and a Visa® Check Card.

◦  Basic savings account + checking account2

◦  Free Visa® Check Card with ATM access3

◦  Valuable financial education for upcoming big decisions

◦  Must be a joint account with an adult2

◦  Register for Visa® Alerts and automated fraud alerts for extra security

Empower Their Journey

Teach your youth to save early and build smart money habits they'll carry into adulthood.

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Dividends on every dollar

Money management skills

Rewards for saving

Prepared for milestones

Track their money

Confidence & independence

How to Get Started

Apply Today

1

Choose the account that fits your youth's age

2

Download and complete the membership application

3

Submit by mail, securely online, fax, or at any branch

4

Receive your $50 bonuses, one for your youth, one for you

Mail to PO Box 2408, Merrifield, VA 22116-2408  |  Fax to 703.934.8307

Or visit us at Capitol, Longworth, Rayburn, Ford, or Oakton

Questions? Call 703.934.8300

1Offer valid August 3 through December 31, 2026. $50 bonus will be deposited into the youth account and $50 into the parent or guardian's account upon opening a new Congressional Kids or Congressional Freedom Savings Account. A $5 minimum deposit is required to open; available balance will be $45. Limit one bonus per youth account. Eligible for minors under 18 who have not previously been members of Congressional Federal Credit Union. The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) for the Congressional Kids and Congressional Freedom Savings Accounts is 0.15% as of August 3, 2026. The APY may change after the account is opened. A minimum balance of $5 is required to earn the stated APY. Fees could reduce earnings on the account. Terms subject to change. Federally insured by NCUA.

2A parent, guardian, or adult must be included as a joint owner. Checks are not ordered for the checking account unless requested.

3Third-party ATMs may charge a fee for transactions or information inquiries.