Escondido Branch: Temporarily Closed 
We're sorry for the inconvenience. The onsite ATM is still available and accepts deposits. We'd be happy to serve you at our San Marcos branch, the closest to this location, at 140 Knoll Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069, or call us at (877) 495-1600. 

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EARN 5.00% APY¹

Take 5 Certificate

Looking for a safe, smart and rewarding way to make your money work for you? Our Take 5 Certificate could be the perfect solution.

TAKE 5 CERTIFICATE

5.00% APY¹

A fixed rate for 5 months. Open with as little as $500 — no guessing how the market will move.

Reach savings goals faster

A higher dividend rate means your savings grow faster.

Fixed rate

You'll know what you're earning no matter how the market shifts.

Peace of mind

Your funds are insured up to at least $250,000 by NCUA.

Features & Benefits

 

5.00% APY¹Fixed rate


5 monthsTerm


$500Minimum to open


$5,000Maximum opening deposit

 

One Take 5 Certificate per person. New members and new money only.

Account Requirements

 

All of the following must be completed within 30 days of opening, and maintained for the full term of the certificate.

  1. Must be a new member to the credit union—one certificate per Social Security Number (open or closed).
  2. Must be new money, not currently on deposit with the credit union.
  3. Must have an active checking account with eStatements (at least one transaction a month), or one of the following: a new money market, regular certificate, or IRA certificate with a $5,000 minimum balance, or a new funded consumer loan (excluding share-secured loans and Mastercard® credit card accounts).

If these conditions aren't met, the rate drops to the standard 3-month, $1,000 certificate rate for the remainder of the term. No additional deposits or withdrawals during the term. Call (877) 495-1600 with questions.

Why Join?

Membership that pays

  • Earn up to $500 per year through member referrals2
  • Get your paycheck early with direct deposit³

Everyday banking included

  • Free Checking with eStatements
  • Personalized Digital Banking

Support built in

  • Free financial coaching
  • Exclusive member discounts and perks

1. APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Rates are accurate as of 10/19/2026. The Annual Percentage Yield assumes dividends will remain in the account until maturity. Early withdrawal penalty applies. Fees could reduce earnings. Offer excludes individual retirement accounts. New Money only. The Take 5 Certificate offer is available to new members only. This offer excludes existing memberships. A primary member is allowed to open one Take 5 Certificate Account under the same member name and related tax identification number. The minimum balance required to open the Take 5 Certificate and obtain the APY is $500. The maximum opening deposit balance is $5,000. In addition to the minimum balance requirements the following conditions also apply: (a) Consumer Account Members: An active (one transaction a month, including but not limited to, Direct Deposit, Preauthorized Payments, Checks, ATM, POS, Debit Card, and Bill Pay) checking account with eStatements OR open (funded) consumer loan (excluding share secured loans and Mastercard credit card account) OR a minimum balance of $5,000 in a money market account, regular certificate account, or IRA certificate account. (b) Business Account Members: An active (one transaction a month, including but not limited to, Direct Deposit, Preauthorized Payments, Checks, ATM, POS, Debit Card, and Bill Pay) Business Checking account with eStatements OR a minimum balance of $5,000 in a Business Money Market account (fees charged, if applicable) OR a Business Line of Credit (LOC). You will have a 30-day grace period to meet the requirements. If the conditions are not met, the 5.00% APY may be reduced to the APY in effect for a 3-Month Certificate Account for the remainder of the term. Membership and credit subject to approval. Serving everyone who lives or works in San Diego, Riverside, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Imperial, and San Bernardino Counties. New members–a one-time $5 membership fee and savings account required. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Limited time offer. Subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. Federally insured by NCUA. Members may be eligible for rates other than those posted for (non-promotional) Certificates based on their overall relationship with Cal Coast and matching a competitor’s offer for a materially similar Certificate. Rate matching opportunities require documentation of competitors’ rates and are subject to matching at Cal Coast’s sole discretion.

2. Referring Members: To qualify, the referring member must be an existing active California Coast Credit Union member in good standing.  The referred member must be a new member to California Coast Credit Union, open a separate membership account, pay a one-time membership fee of $5, open a savings account and make a minimum deposit of $50 into a checking or savings account (balance must remain at $50 until incentive has been paid). An additional $25 dividend bonus is paid to the referring member when the referred member funds an auto loan within 30 days of account opening. Referral dividend bonuses are paid to the savings account within 3 business days of the criteria being met. Referring members can receive a maximum of $150 referral bonus, per new member referred maximum and a total of $500 in referral dividend bonuses per calendar year.
Referred Members: To qualify, the referred member must be a first-time new member, meet membership eligibility and account opening criteria, be at least 13 years old, and open the required account types: savings account, checking account with eStatments, plus deposit and maintain at least a $50 balance in either account, and one of the following: enroll in Online Banking, use Bill Pay, or set-up Direct Deposit. An additional $25 dividend bonus is paid for an auto loan that is funded within 30 days of account opening and a $75 dividend bonus is paid for a real estate loan that is funded within 120 days (excludes credit cards and lines of credit). Any party involved in connection with the real estate transaction, including Real Estate agents, are not eligible for this offer. Referral dividend bonuses are paid to the savings account within 3 business days of the criteria being met, including maintaining a $50 balance.
Additional Promotion Terms: Referring members must be 18 years old to participate in the Coast into Cash referral program. Referred members who are 13 to 15 years old require a parent or guardian to be joint on the account. Referrals are subject to verification. All related individuals may no longer qualify for this promotion and may not receive all or a portion of the bonus if, in California Coast Credit Union’s sole discretion, they are linked to an unqualified referral or misuse of the program. Dividend bonus payments subject to tax. Cannot be combined with any other offer. California Coast Credit Union branch employees not eligible. Limited time offer. Terms and conditions subject to change without notice and promotion may be discontinued. Learn more at calcoastcu.org/refer.

3. Direct deposit may post up to 2 business days early if provided by the payer; actual deposit date is not guaranteed.