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Desktop Instructions

Mobile App Instructions

How to open a savings account on desktop

Sign in to your online banking. From the home page, select 'Accounts':

Select 'Open account'.

Under Savings, select 'Check the accounts'

Choose the type of savings account you would like to open. Once you decide, select 'Open account'.

Choose the account the initial deposit will come from

Fill out the required information for the account. It is required that you select if your account is being made for a Third Party, PEP and HIO. If you are unsure if this applies to you, hover over the green icon next to each name to determine the response.

Select 'Continue'

Review and confirm the savings account details, and select 'Continue'

Success! Your savings account has been opened.

How to open a savings account on mobile

Sign in to your 1st Choice mobile app. From the home page, select 'Accounts':

Under Savings, select 'Open account'.

Choose the type of savings account you would like to open. Once you decide, select ‘Open account’

Choose the account the initial deposit will come from

Fill out the required information for the account

It is required that you select if your account is being made for a Third Party, PEP and HIO. If you are unsure if this applies to you, hover over the green icon next to each name to determine the response.

Select 'Continue'

Review and confirm the savings account details, and select 'Continue'

Success! Your savings account has been opened.