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2024 Q1:Save-to-Win $1,000 Quarterly Winner

Save-to-Win: Meet Alan, Our First $1,000 Winner of 2024!

We’re excited to celebrate a BIG win at People Driven Credit Union! Congratulations to Alan, our first quarterly winner of 2024, who just scored an incredible $1,000 cash prize—simply for saving money with PDCU.

If you’re looking for a smart way to grow your savings and win cash prizes, the Program at People Driven Credit Union is for you.


💸 What Is Save-to-Win?

It is a prize-linked savings program that rewards members just for building better savings habits. When you open a 12-month Certificate at People Driven Credit Union (PDCU) with a minimum deposit of $25, you’re automatically entered into monthly, quarterly, and annual prize drawings.

Every additional $25 you deposit earns you another entry—up to 100 entries per month!


📈 How Does It Work?

Here’s how to start winning:

  1. Join People Driven Credit Union
    Open a qualifying checking or savings account.

  2. Open a Save 2 Win Certificate
    Start with just $25 in a 12-month CD.

  3. Deposit Monthly
    Earn one entry for every $25 increase in your balance each month.

  4. Get Rewarded
    Monthly, quarterly, and annual drawings give you multiple chances to win!

💡 Pro tip: Use debit card round up to win to increase your balance and your chances of winning.


🎯 Why Save with PDCU?

  • Earn entries into cash prize drawings just for saving money

  • Build a strong financial foundation with no risk

  • Keep your money safe while earning dividends

  • Enjoy the full benefits of being a People Driven Credit Union member


✅ Get Started Today

Ready to save smarter and win bigger?

👉 Click here to learn more about the Save-to-Win Program
📥 Download the full Save-to-Win rules and account terms

Alan Won $1,000 Just for Saving. You Could Be Next.

It only takes $25 to open a Save-to-Win Certificate and get your first entry into a quarterly drawing for $1,000. Every additional $25 earns another entry. Here is how to get started today.

Open a Save-to-Win CD

Deposit $25 and earn one entry into a quarterly $1,000 drawing plus monthly and annual national prize drawings. Every additional $25 earns another entry up to 100 per month. Your money stays safe and earns dividends while you compete.

Learn About Save-to-Win

Try Roundup-to-Win

Every time you make a debit card purchase, Roundup-to-Win rounds up to the nearest dollar and deposits the difference into your Save-to-Win CD. Each time you hit $25 you earn another entry automatically. No extra effort needed.

Learn About Roundup-to-Win

Become a PDCU Member

Save-to-Win and Roundup-to-Win are exclusive to PDCU members. Anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in Michigan can join. Membership starts with a $5 deposit and takes just minutes to set up.

Check Eligibility

Save-to-Win is a prize-linked savings program available to eligible PDCU members. Entries earned through qualifying deposits of $25 or more. Prize drawings held quarterly. Up to 100 entries per month. Program subject to eligibility requirements and applicable Michigan credit union regulations. Federally insured by the NCUA. NMLS #776727.

John Scharff

Meet the Author: John Scharff

John Scharff is the Digital Marketing Lead at People Driven Credit Union, where he helps create clear, practical financial content for members and the communities PDCU serves. He focuses on making financial topics easier to understand, from loans and savings accounts to digital banking, fraud prevention, and everyday money management.

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