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Save to Win® Certificate of Deposit

A certificate of deposit that makes saving fun!

Grow your savings and earn chances to win cash prizes

A Save to Win® Certificate of Deposit helps you save for the future while earning entries into cash prize drawings. This 1-year certificate has a $25 minimum deposit, earns dividends, and gives eligible members entries when they add money to the certificate.

For every qualifying $25 increase, you earn one entry into Save to Win® prize drawings, subject to the official rules.

  • APY²: 2.70%
  • Minimum Deposit: $25

PDCU Membership and eligibility requirements apply, with approval subject to application.

One Year Save to Win® Certificate of Deposit

The More You Save, the Better Your Chances to Win!

Introducing the Save to Win® Certificate – a rewarding way to grow your savings and enter for a chance to win cash prizes! As a PDCU member, every time you add $25 to your certificate, you get one step closer to winning monthly and quarterly cash rewards.

  • APY²: 2.70%
  • Minimum Deposit: $25

PDCU Membership and eligibility requirements apply, with approval subject to application.

Open a Save to Win® CD


How a Save to Win® Certificate works

A Save to Win® Certificate rewards the habit of saving. Open the certificate with a minimum deposit of $25, then add money over time to earn entries into monthly, quarterly, and annual cash prize drawings.

Each qualifying $25 addition earns one entry, up to the entry limits listed in the official Save to Win® rules. Your money stays in the certificate for the 1-year term while earning dividends.

Account details

Here is a quick look at how the Save to Win® Certificate of Deposit works.

Feature Save to Win® Certificate of Deposit
Term 1 year
Minimum opening deposit $25
APY² 2.70%
How entries are earned Earn one entry for each qualifying $25 increase in your certificate balance
Entry limits Entry limits apply. See the official Save to Win® rules for details.
Prize drawings Monthly, quarterly, and annual drawings
Early withdrawal Early withdrawal penalties may apply and may reduce earnings
Best use Saving for a 1-year term while earning chances to win cash prizes
Membership Membership and eligibility requirements apply

Best for

A Save to Win® Certificate is a good fit when you want to set money aside for a full year while earning chances to win cash prizes.

  • Building savings over a 1-year term
  • Saving with a low $25 minimum deposit
  • Earning dividends on your certificate balance
  • Adding money over time
  • Earning entries into cash prize drawings through qualifying deposits
  • Keeping savings separate from everyday spending
  • Adding motivation to regular saving

Ways to use your certificate

You can use a Save to Win® Certificate to build savings over a set 1-year term while earning entries through qualifying deposits.

  • Start with as little as $25
  • Add money over time to build your certificate balance
  • Use qualifying $25 increases to earn prize drawing entries
  • Save for a future goal while earning dividends
  • Keep certificate savings separate from everyday spending
  • Track your account through online banking or the MyPDCU app

For example, adding money in $25 increments can help you build your balance while earning entries into Save to Win® prize drawings.

Prize drawings and official rules

Save to Win® prize drawings may include monthly, quarterly, and annual cash prizes. Winners are randomly selected from eligible entries.

Prize amounts, entry limits, eligibility, and drawing details are governed by the official Save to Win® rules. Review the official rules before participating.

Read the official Save to Win® rules

What to know before opening a Save to Win® Certificate

A Save to Win® Certificate is a 1-year certificate of deposit. Your funds are intended to stay in the certificate until maturity. Early withdrawals may result in penalties and may reduce earnings.

APY assumes dividends remain on deposit until maturity. Rates are subject to change. See the full terms and conditions for complete details.

Membership and account protection

Save to Win® Certificates are available to qualifying People Driven Credit Union members who meet program eligibility requirements. Membership is open to those who live, work, worship, or attend school in Michigan, plus relatives of current members.

A $5 Membership Share Savings deposit establishes membership. Membership and eligibility requirements apply. Approval is subject to application.

Your savings are federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration, backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government.


How to open a Save to Win® Certificate

Opening a Save to Win® Certificate is simple. Current PDCU members can open the certificate online or by visiting a branch.

New to PDCU? You will need to become a member before opening this certificate. Membership and eligibility requirements apply.


Frequently asked questions

A Save to Win® Certificate of Deposit is a 1-year certificate that helps you save money, earn dividends, and receive entries into cash prize drawings through qualifying deposits.

You open the certificate with a minimum deposit of $25. For every qualifying $25 increase in your certificate balance, you earn one entry into Save to Win® prize drawings, subject to the official rules.

The minimum deposit to open a Save to Win® Certificate is $25.

The Save to Win® Certificate has a 1-year term.

The APY on the Save to Win® Certificate is 2.70%. APY assumes dividends remain on deposit until maturity. Early withdrawals and applicable fees may reduce earnings.

You earn one entry for each qualifying $25 increase in your Save to Win® Certificate balance. Entry limits apply.

Save to Win® may include monthly, quarterly, and annual cash prize drawings. Prize amounts and drawing details are subject to the official rules.

No. Your certificate funds remain yours. Save to Win® gives eligible members chances to win cash prizes while they build savings.

Yes, but early withdrawal penalties may apply and may reduce earnings. Review the account terms and conditions before opening a certificate.

Yes. Membership and eligibility requirements apply. People Driven Credit Union membership is open to those who live, work, worship, or attend school in Michigan, plus relatives of current members.

Save to Win® is available to eligible PDCU members who meet program requirements, including age and residency requirements where prize-linked savings is permitted. See the official rules for complete eligibility details.

Yes. People Driven Credit Union deposit accounts are federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration, backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government.

I never thought I'd win!

G. West - PDCU $5,000 winner, 2017

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Disclosures

Federally Insured: Savings at People Driven Credit Union are federally insured to at least $250,000 by the NCUA and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government.

²APY = Annual Percentage Yield. APY is a standardized measure of the total interest earned on a deposit account over one year, based on the interest rate and the frequency of compounding. APY assumes that interest remains on deposit until maturity. Early withdrawals and applicable fees may reduce earnings. Rates are effective as of and are subject to change at any time without notice.


Save to Win®

The Save to Win® Savings Account, Save to Win® Certificate of Deposit, and Round Up To Win are available to People Driven Credit Union members who are at least 18 years old and reside in a state where prize-linked savings is permitted. Eligibility requirements may vary based on state law. Winners are randomly selected from eligible entries in monthly, quarterly, and annual drawings. Entries are automatically earned based on qualifying deposits, with a maximum of 100 entries per month, 300 entries per quarter, and 1,200 entries per year. No additional actions are required to participate. All decisions regarding the raffle and prizes are final. Please refer to the official Save to Win® Savings Account rules for full details.

Certificates of Deposit:

Early Withdrawal Penalties:

  • CDs with a term of 6 months or less: Loss of 30 days’ interest
  • CDs with a term greater than 6 months and up to 12 months: Loss of 90 days’ interest
  • CDs with a term greater than 12 months: Loss of 180 days’ interest
  • 9-Month CD Special: Loss of 90 days’ interest for early withdrawal

Minimum Deposit Requirements:

  • 9-Month CD Special: $500 minimum
  • Save to Win CD: $25 minimum
  • Youth CD: $25 minimum
  • Standard CDs (6 months+): $500 minimum, $250,000 maximum
  • Jumbo CDs: $25,000 minimum, $250,000 maximum

Certificate of Deposit Offered By:
People Driven Credit Union
24333 Lahser Road
Southfield, MI 48033
Phone: 844-700-7328


Membership Requirement

All accounts and loans require membership at People Driven Credit Union. Membership is available to individuals who live, work, worship, or attend school in the State of Michigan, as well as relatives of current members. To complete an application for any account or loan, you will need the following information:
  • A valid Driver's License, State ID, or Passport with your current address
  • Your Social Security Number
A Membership Share Savings Account is required to establish membership at People Driven Credit Union. A $5 deposit secures your ownership share in the credit union and unlocks access to our full suite of products and services. This account earns 0.01% APY with a $5 minimum deposit.