Tools to Help Build Your Financial Future

Northwest Federal Credit Union offers a variety of special products and services for young adults and teens, designed to meet their unique financial needs.

A special savings account for members age 13–17.

Higher dividends on the first $1,5001

$25 bonus once the savings balance reaches $5002

Open a Savings Account

1 For First Rewards members up to age 23 (must join First Rewards between ages 13–17 to be eligible).
2 Member will receive $25 as a bonus when their savings account balance reaches $500 for the first time. The $25 bonus will be funded to the savings account by close of business on the first day the balance reaches $500. Offer limited to one bonus per member. The bonus will be reported on the member’s year-end 1099-INT statement.

Choose one of our free checking accounts1 with rewards and enjoy checking with no monthly service charges or minimum balance requirements along with these convenient services:

  • FREE Online Banking with Bill Pay
  • FREE Mobile Banking2
  • FREE access at 30,000+ ATMs nationwide3
  • FREE eStatements
  • FREE debit card

Open A Checking Account

1 Members under age 18 must have an adult joint owner on Northwest Federal checking accounts.
2 Message and data rates apply for Mobile Banking. Contact your service provider.
3 Access to free ATM transactions will vary depending on the type of checking account you choose. Ask a representative for details.

A non-variable rate, built in financial education and a reasonable credit limit makes this a great card to start building credit.

  • No annual fee
  • Low, non-variable rate1

Apply For A FirstCard

1 Members under age 18 must have a cosigner who is 18 or older in order to receive a FirstCard Visa Platinum. Co-signer may be required for those over 18 if primary member does not have sufficient income or assets to make loan payments. The non-variable Annual Percentage Rate is 15.90%. There is no annual fee, no cash advance fee and no foreign transaction fee. There is a 3% fee on balance transfers.

 

More than $100,000 are awarded annually by the Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation.

  • Applications are accepted annually
  • Look for information online at nwfcufoundation.org

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Our Student Choice loan program fills the gap left behind by savings and federal student aid programs.

  • Low interest rates
  • Flexible repayment options
  • No origination fee
  • Easy, one-time online application

Learn more & apply today

We’ve partnered with GreenPath Financial Wellness to offer you free, confidential financial counseling and self-help resources.

  • Budgeting tools
  • Calculators
  • Interactive courses
  • Online chat with financial counselors

Call 877-337-3399

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We have identified a system maintenance error that is causing fees to be incorrectly charged to our business accounts for Positive Pay and the monthly RDC charges. We are aware of this issue and are actively working on removing these fees as quickly as possible.

Government Shutdown: If you have been furloughed due to the government shutdown, Northwest is here to assist with a Relief Line of Credit to help you cover expenses.