international credit union week
October 10-17, 2025. Celebrate the CU difference all week long.
how we're celebrating
what is icu day?
International Credit Union Day (ICU Day) is a worldwide celebration of the credit union movement held on the third Thursday of October.
The first official ICU Day was celebrated in 1948, but cooperative finance and the ideology of working as a community to achieve financial success has ancient roots across many cultures.
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Test your CU and AZ knowledge with fun trivia + share your financial insights for a chance to be 1of 5 winners for a $100 Mastercard® eGift Card!*
How to Enter:
1. Fill out the form below with your contact info + answers to our Spirit Week-themed trivia + tasks.
2. Submit your form no later than 11:59 PM, October 17, 2025.
3. We’ve created 1 activity for each day’s theme + you’ll get 1 raffle entry per section you complete for a total of 5 possible entries!
4. Prefer in-branch? Request a printed form from any Branch Representative and turn it back into them no later than 10/17.
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that provides immediate access to my funds. I am okay with a lower dividend if it means I can transfer or withdraw money as soon as I need it.
Our Savings account lets you slowly earn interest while maintaining full access to your money whenever you need it.
that provides easy access to my funds. I can plan ahead for accessibility needs and really just want to earn higher dividends than I would with a regular savings. I am not at a point where I can set aside money for a predetermined amount of time with no plans to withdraw funds.
Our Money Market savings account helps you earn dividends more aggressively than in our primary savings while still maintaining access to your money when you plan ahead.
and have the ability to set aside funds for a long period of time. I don’t need to withdraw the funds and want a high return on my investment. I am also looking for more options in regards to interest rates and length of deposit period.
Our Certificate of Deposit (CD) accounts allow flexible and aggressive earning with a variety of term lengths.
and want the highest return on my investment with the added benefit of tax advantages. I can set money aside for a long period of time and have no plans to use that money before I am able to withdraw funds.
Our IRA account helps you set aside tax-free money so you can save for a comfortable retirement.
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*APR = Annual Percentage Rate. See a representative for details.
**Please keep in mind we always pull credit for any new member as part of our identity verification process.
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You’re on your way to financial freedom but wait, there’s more! If you’re anything like us, you want to know everything you can about planning for success. We respect your ambition and we support the hustle.
Visit MoneyEdu or Ask SunWest to learn more about traditional savings accounts, money market savings accounts, and other ways to improve your financial health. Go on. Be the financial champion you were meant to be.
Money Market Account FAQ
What is a money market account?
A money market account is a type of savings account that earns dividends based on market rates. They typically offer higher rates than your regular checking account or savings account and limit your number of monthly withdrawals to enforce healthy savings habits. Money market accounts are different from money market mutual funds, which are not deposit accounts.
Money market account vs money market fund?
Money market funds are mutual funds typically held with investment companies, that could lose money if the market falls, and your money in the account isn't insured. Unlike money market funds, money market accounts are federally insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).
What are money market rates based on?
Rates on money market accounts are based on rates set by the Federal Reserve which is why these rates are variable and can change based on the stability of the economy.
Are money markets safe?
Yes, money market accounts are as safe as any regular deposit account. A SunWest Money Market account is insured by the NCUA, and although the word “market” often makes people think about the risky stock market, these types of accounts are not invested in the stock market. They get their name from the money markets determined by the Federal Reserve System (the Fed) which monitors and sets limits to interest rates.
What is the minimum balance to open a money market acount?
The minimum balance to open and hold a money market account with SunWest Credit Union is $1,000.
**Please keep in mind we always pull credit for any new member as part of our identity verification process.
