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Venture

At this point in your life, you are venturing away from the familiar in search of your own path. You're making your own friends, buying things you want now and saving for things you want in the future. A Venture account from Ascend can help you reach your saving and spending goals.

What is a Venture account?

  1. For members age 13 and 14, Venture is a savings account.
    • The credit union pays the $5 opening deposit required to open the savings account.
    • Dividends are earned daily and credited each month.
    • There are no monthly account fees.
  2. For members age 15-17 who have a joint owner, Venture is also a checking account.
    • The credit union waives the $20 minimum opening deposit for the checking account.
    • There is no minimum balance requirement.
    • There is no monthly account fee.
    • There are no per-check charges.
    • Dividends are earned daily and credited each month.
    • You have 24/7 account access with STAR, E-BRANCH and E-PAY.
    • You receive free Venture checks and a customized checkbook cover.

What do I receive by opening a Venture account?

  • A Welcome Packet with a variety of items including a membership ID card.
  • Teens age 17 and older receive a free subscription to Brass Magazine. Brass is produced by, for and about young adults. With a motto of "young today, rich tomorrow," Brass focuses on the money side of life -- how to make it, how to manage it and how to multiply it.
  • Access to Brass Magazine's Web site.
  • Teens age 15-17 who have a joint owner and open a checking account will receive free Venture checks and a customized checkbook cover.
  • Teens with a Venture account who make a monthly deposit of at least $50 are automatically entered into a monthly drawing for a chance to win $50.

Get some direction on your financial future by opening a Venture account with Ascend today.

And, don't forget to enroll in a Go account when you turn 18!