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Overview
No matter what you’re saving for, Performance Money Market offers highly competitive rates and easy qualifying to help you reach your savings goals.
Rates1
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as high as % APY
Don’t let your money sit idle
Open a Performance Money Market account and earn up to 6X more than the national average on traditional savings accounts.


Here’s how to qualify for Performance Money Market rates
Have a minimum balance of $100 to earn dividends
Have an active checking account with a three or more transactions per month (excluding telephone teller, fee or dividend posting transactions)
Have one of the following: a monthly digital deposit2 of $500+, an active RCU credit card, loan, $5,000+ investment with Redwood Wealth Management, or home, auto, or business insurance with RCUIS3
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Good to know
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90-day grace period
You can open a Performance Money Market account with just an active checking account, then add your other requirements over the next 90 days to start earning Performance rates.
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$100 initial deposit to open and earn
You’ll need $100 to open a Performance Money Market account and must have a minimum balance of $100 to earn dividends.
Calculate your savings
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Contributions: | Earnings:Your hard-earned money is safe
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Received Bauer Financial's 5-star Superior rating for strength based on financial data as of May 30, 2024.
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Rated Best in State Credit Union by Forbes Magazine 3 years in a row.
Get qualified for Performance Money Market rates
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1Performance Money Market Yields as of November 11, 2026. Minimum balance of $500,000 required to earn the advertised APY. All rates, yields, terms, and special offers are subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions may apply. APY=Annual Percentage Yield. APY is a variable rate. Fees may reduce earnings. You must have an active checking account at RCU and a minimum balance of $100 to open and earn dividends with a Performance Money Market account. To be considered active, your checking account must have a minimum of 3 transactions per month (excluding 24-Hour Telephone Teller, fee or dividend posting transactions) and one of the following: (1) a minimum monthly digital deposit of $500 or more into account2; (2) an active credit card at RCU. To be considered active, credit card must be in good standing and have a minimum monthly activity of 10 transactions or $500 or more in advances; (3) an open loan at RCU in good standing, (4) an investment account through Redwood Wealth Management with a minimum balance of $5,000 or more, or (5) an active property and casualty insurance policy through RCU Insurance Services.3
2Digital deposit is defined as a deposit made via ACH, mobile deposit, ATM, or wire.
3Insurance products are not deposits of Redwood Credit Union and are not protected by the NCUA. They are not an obligation of or guaranteed by Redwood Credit Union and may be subject to risk. Any insurance required as a condition of an extension of credit by Redwood Credit Union need not be purchased from Redwood Credit Union and may be purchased from an agent or an insurance company of the member’s choice. RCU Insurance Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Redwood Credit Union. Business conducted with RCU Insurance Services is separate and distinct from any business conducted with Redwood Credit Union. License no. 0D91054. NPN no. 7612227.
4Consult a tax advisor for specific tax implications.
5Early Pay may provide access to eligible direct deposits up to two days before the pay day established by the income provider. Direct deposit must be established by the Member and approved by Member’s income provider. Eligible deposits include payroll, government or state benefits and pensions, and military pay. Person to person payments, international payments, business corporate credits, or other payment types are not eligible. Service is provided solely as a Member benefit and is not guaranteed. Certain restrictions may apply.
Rates
Money market online application
Eligibility
You can become a Member of RCU if you meet any of the following criteria:
- You live, work or own a business in the counties of Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Mendocino, Lake, San Francisco, Solano, or Contra Costa.
- You are a family member of a current RCU Member.
- You work for a designated Select Employer Group.
All Highlights
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IRA options available
Ask for a Traditional or Roth IRA account structure for tax benefits.
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Full liquidity
Withdraw and deposit funds as often as you wish without penalties.
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Tiered rates
Earn more as you save more. Start with $100 and watch your dividend rate increase with each tier you reach.
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No fees
There are no transaction, monthly, or minimum balance fees with this account.
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Compounding dividends
Watch your savings add up with compounding dividends that are paid out each month.
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Easy digital banking
Access your account, make deposits, and transfer funds with 24/7 digital banking.
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Federally insured
Redwood Credit Union's accounts are federally insured by the NCUA for a minimum of $250,000.
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Automatic transfers
Automate your savings strategy with scheduled transfers in digital banking. Move a set amount from your checking to your money market account when it works best for you.
PPP Forgiveness Application Deadline
Congress passed The Economic Aid Act which changed the deferment period from 6 months post covered period to 10 months post covered period. For example, if your covered period ended June 30, 2021, under the new guidelines the earliest your first loan payment wouldn’t be due until April 2022, and you have until then to request forgiveness. Please use the following calculation to help you identify when your forgiveness will be due:
- PPP borrowers may select a covered period anywhere from 8 weeks to 24 weeks.
- RCU is automatically calculating your loan due date based on a 24-week covered period, if you intend on using a shorter covered period please inform us immediately as this will impact your due date.
- Your correct deadline will be reflected in your online banking account.
If all or part of your PPP loan is not forgiven, your first loan payment will be due the first of the following month after a decision is made by the SBA.
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