As Important as a Backpack

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Back to School! Whether this time of year has you putting on your party hat or wishing for an endless summer, you've made a great choice coming to SECNY. Congratulations on realizing that preparing your child for school also means preparing them for the real world, and helping them open their first account is just as important as their backpack.

A Credit Card that makes Back to School Shopping RewardingFrom backpacks to balance transfers, a SECNY Credit Card is most rewarding!back to school near syracuse ny image of best credit union from secny fcu four colored notebooks

  • Special Intro Rate for the first 12 billing cycles
  • uChoose Rewards® - Earn 1 point per $1 spent 
  • No Annual Fee
  • No Balance Transfer Fee
  • Plus up to 20,000 bonus Reward Points (upon first purchase) which equals $200 CASH BACK!*

* All loans subject to approval. Rates, terms, and conditions subject to change. Must meet membership eligibility. SECNY Membership is open to everyone in Onondaga, Cayuga, Madison and Oswego counties.

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Accounts that help them be ready for whatever is next

SECNY is proud to provide our student members with the financial education and services they need throughout the various stages of life. Student members can enjoy the following benefits:

Money Mammals Kids Club (Ages 0-12)

The Money Mammals Saving Money Is Fun Kids Club is designed to help kids 0-12 years old learn about the value of money in a fun and engaging way. It includes a multimedia site with videos, games and more. Open a Money Mammals Kids’ Club Account with $5.00 and you’re in!

  • A Membership Club Card
  • Money Mammals Reward Stamp Card
  • Mini Fun Book
  • Quarterly Newsletter
  • Access to the SECNY Money Mammals website where kids can play games and earn badges!
  • Your child will also receive a special birthday postcard during their birthday month to redeem for $5.00 into their account. If they bring back a completed reward stamp card they get a choice of prize!

Save2Learn Teen Account (Ages 13-17)

The Save2Learn Teen Account is designed to help teens 13-17 years old navigate the financials of getting their first job, planning for college or entering a trade. Teaching your student the adult world of finances can be overwhelming. Let us help you navigate it with the right tools for a strong financial start.

  • Get $5 when opening a teen savings account,1
  • Get a $10 gift card when opening a teen checking account,2
  • Get $25 when signing up for Direct Deposit,3
  • FREE Birthday Gift,
  • With a SECNY Debit Card, Earn Rewards Points Redeemable for Cash, Gift Cards and More. 

Interested in Opening a Money Mammals or Save2Learn Account for Your Student?

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1 All new accounts subject to Chex-Systems verification. Certain conditions apply, subject to change without notice.

2 Limit one gift card. All new accounts subject to Chex-Systems verification. Certain conditions apply, subject to change without notice. Offer does not apply to existing SECNY checking accounts. See SECNY for details.

3 $25 cash incentive offer available for members who sign up for a new net pay direct deposit relationship and who opt to have his/her payroll direct deposited into his/her SECNY share or share draft account. All new accounts subject to ChexSystems verification. To receive cash incentive, member must notify SECNY after first payroll is direct deposited into the account. $25 cash incentive will remain on hold for 30 days from the date it was deposited. After 30 day hold period, funds will only be released if the account is in good standing. Bonuses are considered interest and will be reported to the IRS. Certain restrictions apply. Subject to change without notice. Member must have had no prior Direct Deposit relationship with SECNY.