Building a bright future starts with savings

Why Save with SunWest

Banking that helps you grow

Build momentum toward your goals with simple savings options. Whether you're preparing for a specific goal or building an emergency fund, SunWest helps you take that next step.

Primary Savings

A personal account with extra perks and benefits for the members who want more.

Primary Savings

A personal account with extra perks and benefits for the members who want more.

Features

Holds $5 membership share
Earns dividends
No monthly fee
Digital banking access

Features

Holds $5 membership share
Earns dividends
No monthly fee
Digital banking access
Secondary Savings

Additional savings accounts designed to help you set aside money for specific goals, expenses, or milestones.

Secondary Savings

Additional savings accounts designed to help you set aside money for specific goals, expenses, or milestones.

Features

Open multiple accounts
Earns dividends
Min. balance of $0.01
Digital banking access
For emergency funds, trips, or bills

Features

Open multiple accounts
Earns dividends
Min. balance of $0.01
Digital banking access
For emergency funds, trips, or bills
Member Perks

‍As a SunWest member, you get access to tools and features that make it easier to manage your money day-to-day.

Direct deposit

Automatically move money into your accounts to build consistency over time.

Overdraft protection

Added coverage to help prevent declined transactions and unexpected disruptions.

Flexible account options

Choose an account that fits your needs now, and you can adjust as things change.

Digital banking access

Track your savings, transfer funds, and set alerts — all from your phone or computer.

Made for living, not just saving

Both accounts give you access to the SunWest mobile app and member benefits. The difference comes down to your savings strategy: how you want to set money aside and make it work for you.

Primary Savings

Secondary Savings

Best for

Main savings account

Saving for a goal

Savings strategy

Long-term

Short-term

Min. balance

$5 (membership share!)

$0.01

Earns dividends

Yes

Yes

Automatic transfers

Yes

Yes

# of accounts

1, per member

Multiple available

Connect with our team to get started

You can open your account online today or meet with a team member by phone or in person, where we'll walk you through your options and help you get set up.

Youth Accounts

Give their future a head start

SunWest offers youth savings accounts that make it easy to start preparing for your child’s future. Choose the right place to begin, then build their savings as they move through each stage of life.

Youth Accounts

Give their future a head start

SunWest offers youth savings accounts that make it easy to start preparing for your child’s future. Choose the right place to begin, then build their savings as they move through each stage of life.

More Investment Options

Money Market

A type of savings account that typically earns higher dividends than standard savings.

Certificate of Deposit

A high-rate savings option where your money stays deposited for a set period.

IRA

A tax-advantaged account designed to save for retirement outside of plans like a 401(k).