Is saving money a challenge? If you are struggling to save, consider the Saver’s Sweepstakes account.
You can improve your money habits in a whole new way that actually makes saving fun! You’ll feel rewarded by watching your savings grow and experience the excitement of the prize drawings. Unlike playing the lottery, you don't lose anything with Saver’s Sweepstakes. All of the money you deposit into the account is yours!
- $25.00 minimum balance
- Earn one entry into the statewide and GECU’s monthly, quarterly and annual drawings for each $25.00 increase in your balance. Limit 6 entries per month
- Payroll deduction available
- Earn 0.75% APY*
- Must live in Wisconsin, Minnesota or Illinois to open and maintain an account
- Minor’s are eligible with guardian’s permission
- Stop in to open a Saver’s Sweepstakes account today! Or call us at 608-785-7720 for more information.
Winners are informed or announced sometime around the 15th of each month for the previous months entries.
State-wide Pool:
Prize Drawings | Number of winners | Prize Amounts | Total Winners | Total Prizes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Monthly | 75 | $100 | 900 | $90,000 |
Quarterly | 5 | $1,000 | 20 | $20,000 |
Annual (ICU Day) | 1 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 |
Holiday | 10 | $500 | 10 | $5,000 |
Total | $120,000 |
GECU Member-Only Drawing:
Prize Drawings | Number of winners | Prize Amounts | Total Winners | Total Prizes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Monthly | 4 | $25 | 48 | $1,200 |
Quarterly | 2 | $100 | 8 | $800 |
Annual (ICU Day) | 1 | $500 | 1 | $500 |
Total | 57 | $2,500 |
Congratulations to our winners:
February 2020
GECU Monthly Winners - $25
- Katie W.
- Katie H.
- Easton W.
- Maria J.
March 2020
GECU Monthly Winners - $25
- Jaleesa B.
- Hannah H.
- Gina S.
- Easton W.
Statewide Montlhy Winner - $100
- Katie H.
April 2020
GECU Monthly Winners - $25
- Michael A.
- Jaleesa B.
- Jayne A.
- Kate P.
Statewide Monthly Winner - $100
- Shawn H.
May 2020
GECU Monthly Winners - $25
- Kim V.
- Mckenna M.
- Janelle B.
- Alex B.
Statewide Monthly Winner - $200
- Jayne A.
June 2020
GECU Monthly Winners - $25
- Kim V.
- Katie W.
- Alex B.
- Damian L.
- Michael A. (Special Foundation drawing - $50 winner)
GECU Quarterly Winners - $100
- Kim V.
- Alex B.
July 2020
GECU Monthly Winners - $25
- Michael A.
- Kim V.
- Kate P.
- Nora B.
August 2020
GECU Monthly Winners - $25
- Jaleesa B.
- Michael A.
- Amy D.
- Katie H.
September 2020
GECU Monthly Winners - $25
- Katie W.
- Corey H.
- Tatumn M.
- Hannah H.
GECU Quarterly Winners - $100
- Jaleesa B.
- Kirk L.
GECU International Credit Union Day Winner - $500
- Stephen B.
October 2020
GECU Monthly Winners - $25
- Jayne A.
- Kirk L.
- Molly J.
- Erin C.
November 2020
GECU Monthly Winners - $25
- Michael A.
- Jaleesa B.
- Janelle B.
- Wayne D.
Statewide Monthly Winner - $100
- Jaleesa B.
You may withdraw funds from this account in January with no fee. If you need funds before January, you may make up to two withdrawals with a $10.00 withdrawal fee each. The third withdrawal will close the account, and you will not be able to open another account for 90 days. Cash prizes will be deposited into the winners regular savings. *APY=Annual Percentage Yield. Rate subject to change daily. Membership eligibility required. Refer to credit union for full program details.