RIDGEWOOD SAVINGS ADVANTAGES
We make it easy to transfer funds between your Ridgewood Checking and Savings Accounts. Better yet, many of our Savings Accounts allow you to set up automatic recurring transfers, making saving easier than ever.
Earn interest and watch your savings grow. As a mutual savings bank, we typically offer higher than average interest rates on all of our savings products.
Our Savings Accounts come with deposit insurance from the FDIC, which insures the safety of your deposits up to $250,000. FDIC Regulations apply.
With 24-hour access to your accounts, you decide when and where you want to do your banking. Our online banking, mobile banking and telephone banking services allow you to conduct many of the everyday transactions that you’re looking for, any time you want.
WHAT NEW CUSTOMERS WILL NEED TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT:
- You must be 18 years of age or older
- Your Social Security Number/Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
- Government Issued Identification (Driver's License, State ID, Military ID, or Passport)
- Joint account owners must enter and validate their personal information
- Your account and routing number, if funding by electronic transfer from another bank
Each new customer must appear personally and provide identification.
Identification acceptable for opening an account include: Two items from Group A or one item from Group A and one item from Group B. All documents must be current and valid.
Group A:
- Valid U.S. Passport
- Valid U.S. Passport Card
- Foreign Passport, if it includes a valid U.S. Visa
- U.S. Citizenship papers
- New York State Driver or Chauffeur License, bearing official state validation and photo
- New York State non-Driver license
- Out of State Driver or Chauffeur License, bearing official state validation and photo, where a sample is included in the U.S. Identification Manual
- New York State Identification Card, bearing official state validation and photo
- Out of State Identification Card, bearing official state validation and photo, where a sample is included in the U.S. Identification Manual
- Armed Forces ID Card
- New York State Benefit Card – with photo
- Learners permit, bearing official state validation and photo,
- Permanent Resident Card
- VISA
Group B:
- Employee's Photo ID Card – Local/Nationally recognized companies only
- Major Credit Card (i.e.: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover Card)
- New York State Automobile Registration bearing official state validation
- School ID
- New York State Benefits Card without a picture
- Voter's Registration Card
- Working Papers
- Library Card
- Healthcare Insurance Card
- New York City Municipal ID card
For more intricate new accounts, please call your nearest branch to learn more about the required documents to open an account.
Our Basic Savings Account Options
- STATEMENT SAVINGS
- PASSBOOK SAVINGS
- SMART MOVE ONLINE SAVINGS
This account provides the most convenient access to your savings with telephone banking, mobile banking, online banking and a Ridgewood ATM card.
Product | Minimum to Open | Interest Rate | APY* |
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Statement Savings | $1.00 | 0.25% | 0.25% |
Rates are effective as of 10/01/2024
*Annual Percentage Yield
Fees charged on some accounts may reduce your earnings.
Rates and terms are subject to change without notice.
This account encourages savings by limiting withdrawals to in-person visits. Many customers find that limiting their ability to make withdrawals helps them grow their savings dollars. Customers can make as many in-person deposits and withdrawals as they’d like. They can also use the automatic savings feature to set up automated deposits.
Product | Minimum to Open | Interest Rate | APY* |
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Passbook Savings | $1.00 | 0.25% | 0.25% |
Rates are effective as of 10/01/2024
* Annual Percentage Yield
Fees charged on some accounts may reduce your earnings.
Rates and terms are subject to change without notice.
With no monthly fees, our Smart Move Online Savings** is a great way to get ready for the future. This online-only savings account allows 24/7 access to your account.
Product | Minimum to Open | Interest Rate | APY* |
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Smart Move Online Savings Account $.01 - $249,999.99 | $.01 | 3.39% | 3.50% |
Rates are effective as of 10/01/2024
*Annual Percentage Yield
**Rate and APY for balances up to $249,999.99. For balances $250,000 and greater the rate is 0.25% and the APY is 0.25%.
Fees charged on some accounts may reduce your earnings.
Rates and terms are subject to change without notice.
Our Specialized Savings Account Options
- MONEY MARKET ACCOUNTS
- VACATION AND HOLIDAY CLUB SAVINGS
PowerFlex Money Market Account
Our PowerFlex Money Market Account provides tiered rates that offer a higher return the more you save, check writing capabilities, and easy access to your money when you need it.
Product | Minimum to Open | Interest Rate | APY* |
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PowerFlex Money Market $0.01 - $9,999.99 | $1,000 | 0.20% | 0.20% |
PowerFlex Money Market $10,000.00 - $24,999.99 | $1,000 | 0.25% | 0.25% |
PowerFlex Money Market $25,000.00 or more | $1,000 | 0.34% | 0.35% |
Rates are effective as of 10/01/2024
* Annual Percentage Yield.The $15 monthly maintenance fee is waived if a balance of $1,000 is maintained at the end of the statement cycle. Fees charged on some accounts may reduce your earnings.
Rates & terms are subject to change without notice.
Smart Move Money Market Account†
Boost your earnings effortlessly and keep your money easily accessible with our Smart Move Money Market Account. This account provides savers with risk-free growth while offering amazing interest rates. It can only be opened online and is available to new depositors only.
Product | Minimum to Open | Interest Rate | APY* |
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Smart Move Money Market $10,000.00 - $74,999.99 | $10,000 | 4.34% | 4.50% |
Smart Move Money Market $75,000.00 - $124,999.99 | $10,000 | 4.34% | 4.50% |
Smart MoveMoney Market $125,000.00 - $250,000 | $10,000 | 4.34% | 4.50% |
Smart Move Money Market $250,000.01 or more | $10,000 | 0.25% | 0.25% |
Rates are effective as of 10/01/2024 |
*Annual Percentage Yield.
†This special Smart Move Money Market offer is limited to consumers who do not have a deposit account either personally or as joint owner at Ridgewood. One Smart Move Money Market account per customer and must be opened online. Interest is earned based on the balance in the account at the end of each day in accordance with these tiers stated above and for balances $0 - $9,999.99 there is no interest. The $15 monthly maintenance fee is waived if a balance of $5,000 is maintained at the end of the statement cycle. There is a monthly fee of $5 for paper statements. Overdraft coverage is not offered on the Smart Move Money Market account.
Fees may reduce earnings.
Offer may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice.
One of the best ways to save is to make it a regular process. On a set schedule (weekly, biweekly, monthly) an amount you specify is automatically withdrawn from your Ridgewood Checking Account and deposited into your Vacation and Holiday Club Savings Account. Club Savings Accounts are a great way to save for vacations, special events, or the holidays.
Product | Minimum to Open | Interest Rate | APY* |
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Vacation and Holiday Club Account | $1.00 | 0.25% | 0.25% |
Rates are effective as of 10/01/2024
*Annual Percentage Yield
A new or existing checking account is required.
Fees charged on some accounts may reduce your earnings.
Rates and terms are subject to change without notice.
Additional Specialized/Intricate Accounts
ACCOUNTS FOR UNIQUE SITUATIONS
If you’re a landlord, the executor of an estate, or acting as a custodian, representative, or guardian for another person, you’ve got unique financial needs. Ridgewood offers special accounts built for your situation.
Youth Savings Account
Here at Ridgewood, helping children save is a really big deal to us, and we're here to make it as simple as possible. Our Youth Savings account is a great way for children to save and learn about managing their money. The account is opened in the child’s name, providing them with a sense of independence, and they can select either a passbook or statement savings option.
Getting started is easy:
- Interested children need a Social Security card and must be able to sign or print their name to open an account.
- Any amount over $.25 can be deposited at any time
- Customers must be 17 or younger to qualify for this account.
VISIT YOUR NEAREST BRANCH TO GET STARTED SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT
One account per person. Offer subject to change or termination at any time. Up to $10 will be credited upon account opening and will be reported as interest income with a 1099 form. Rate and terms may change after the account is opened. Fees may reduce earnings.
*Rates are effective as of 10/01/2024, the rate and APY for balances up to $25,000 is 1.50%, and for balances over $25,000, the rate and APY is 0.25%.
**Annual Percentage Yield.
No monthly service fees, other service charges or fees may apply. Please see separate Disclosure of Service Charges.
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