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Saturday, February 21, 2026: Digital banking will undergo scheduled maintenance and will be inaccessible from 10:00 P.M. – 4:00 A.M. PST. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Holiday Closure Notice: All First Entertainment Credit Union branch locations and our Member Experience Center will be closed February 16th in observance of Presidents’ Day. Digital banking services and surcharge-free ATMs will remain available 24/7.

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Saturday, February 7, 2026: Please note that our Member Experience Center and branches will have special hours and will be open from 9am – 1pm on Saturday, February 7th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Our digital banking and surcharge-free ATMs will remain accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Important Security Reminder: Your security is our top priority and phishing and spoofing schemes are on the rise. Please stay vigilant when someone calls you, scammers may disguise their phone number to appear… ... Read more

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How do I open a savings account?

There are two different ways to apply for a Savings account, depending on whether you are a member or not.

Non-members: Navigate to firstent.org and click “Open an Account”. Select the type of account you are opening. Add the First500 Savings account and follow the steps to apply for a Savings account.

Members: Follow the steps below to apply for a Savings Account.

  1. Login to your digital banking account
  2. Navigate to “Open New Accounts”
  3. Click “Open New Savings”
  4. Click on “Apply Now”
  5. Select the Savings account you are applying for (Special Savings or Money Market)
  6. Click “Apply”
  7. Choose the funding account
  8. Enter a deposit amount (if you would like to open the account without funding it, entering “0”. This does not apply to Money Market accounts)
  9. Click “Finish”