If you’ve been saving for a while, you may know about money market savings accounts. You might also know that you can open one with a deposit of at least $2,000 and get a higher interest rate in return. What you might not know is how to open money market account.

As it turns out, opening up a money market account is actually pretty easy, especially if you want to open up a money market account at First Alliance Credit Union. All it takes is a few simple steps.

Here's how to open a money market account at First Alliance Credit Union

Open up a Traditional Account

The first step to opening up a money market account at a financial institution is to become a member or customer at that institution first and open up a traditional checking account or savings account.

In the case of First Alliance Credit Union, you can become a member by filling out an online application, then visiting any one of our six branches in person so a Member Experience Advisor can help you finish the process. All you need is five dollars to open an account, and as an added bonus, you’ll get your debit card within minutes of you opening your account. 

Talk to a Member Advisor

Once you’ve opened your new First Alliance Credit Union checking or savings account, you’re ready to take the next step—tell a member experience advisor that you’d like to open up a money market account. Once you’ve done that, they’ll open the account for you.

Remember that you’ll need to have enough money to make an initial deposit in your new money market account. You can either transfer funds from your traditional checking or savings account or make a cash deposit. Of course, you can also transfer funds to your new First Alliance money market account from an external account, but keep in mind that external transfers may have fees attached with them.

After you’ve made your deposit, you’re finished. All you need to do now is reap the benefits of a higher interest rate and add more money to your account, either to pad out your emergency fund or help you achieve a financial goal.

Get a Money Market Account at First Alliance Credit Union

If you’ve already built up your savings, a money market account at First Alliance Credit Union can give you a higher rate of interest while still letting you withdraw your money easily if you need it. All you need to do is open up a traditional checking or savings account and then talk with a member experience advisor.

Want to experience the benefits of a money market account for yourself? Become a member of First Alliance Credit Union today and talk with a member experience advisor. You’ll also get to track your money market account’s progress and transfer money into it using our online banking platform and mobile app.

Get started setting financial goals today!