HAPPY YOUTH MONTH
Want to earn instant cool parent status this April?
For Youth Month, Centric is giving families the chance to win FREE Soda Jerk for a year when you open a youth account.
Yes. A whole year. 🥤
But this is about more than free drinks.
Opening a youth account helps your teen:
• Learn smart money habits
• Build real savings confidence
• Use tools designed just for them
• Start strong financially
And if free Soda Jerk happens along the way? We call that a bonus.
Open a youth account between April 1–30 and you’ll automatically be entered to win.
Stack their savings.
Celebrate your young doer.
And maybe become their favorite parent.
Centric CU Youth Month Soda Jerk Giveaway – Official Rules
Promotion Period:
The Centric FCU Youth Month Soda Jerk Giveaway begins April 1, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. CST and ends April 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
Eligibility:
Open to legal residents of Arkansas and Louisiana who are 18 years of age or older and open a new Centric Federal Credit Union youth account for a minor during the promotion period. Employees of Centric Federal Credit Union and their immediate family members are not eligible to win.
Membership eligibility requirements apply.
How to Enter:
Eligible participants will automatically receive one (1) entry into the giveaway when a new youth account is opened between April 1 and April 30, 2026. Limit one entry per qualifying youth account opened. No purchase necessary beyond standard account opening requirements.
Prize:
One (1) winner will receive free Soda Jerk beverages for one year. Prize details are as follows:
- Awarded in the form of a gift card, vouchers, or other method determined by Centric FCU and Soda Jerk.
- Approximate Retail Value (ARV): [Insert value based on agreed structure].
- Prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
Winner Selection:
One winner will be selected in a random drawing conducted on or about May 5, 2026 from all eligible entries received during the promotion period.
Winner Notification:
The winner will be contacted using the contact information provided at account opening. If the winner cannot be reached within five (5) business days, an alternate winner may be selected.
General Conditions:
Centric Federal Credit Union reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the promotion if fraud, technical failures, or any other factor impairs the integrity of the giveaway.
By participating, entrants agree to allow Centric FCU to use their name and likeness for promotional purposes without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.
No Purchase Necessary:
No purchase necessary to enter or win. Void where prohibited by law.
Contest is sponsored by Centric Federal Credit Union, 213 Expo Circle, West Monroe, LA 71292.
YOUTH SAVINGS
Youth savings accounts are essential for teaching financial responsibility from an early age. They help children develop smart money habits, such as budgeting and saving, while earning interest on their deposits. By starting early, kids and teens build a strong financial foundation that prepares them for future expenses like college, a first car, or even homeownership. Investing in a Kidz Saver account today sets the stage for a lifetime of financial success.
SPROUT KIDS
Members with a Kidz Saver account who are age eight and under will receive our all-new Sprout Cents newsletter in the mail! Each quarter, we’ll bring you savings tips, fun activities and so much more! Click here to find out more about our Sprout program and fun activities for your little ones!
KIDZ SAVER DETAILS
- Savings account designed for members under age 18
- Earn a higher rate than Basic Savings on balances of $25 or more
- No monthly service charge
- Direct deposit or auto transfer from an adult member’s account is available
- Two free withdrawals per month
- $5 each additional withdrawal
- Must have a parent or guardian’s signature
- Free online banking
- Free mobile banking with mobile deposit*
- Free e-statements
- Free 24/7 telephone banking
- Free access to shared branches all across the country
- Nationwide surcharge-free ATMs
YOUTH CHECKING
With Centric’s Student Checking account, your student can be the owner of their financial independence – have control over what they spend and when they spend it! Your student can learn how to manage their money by building good spending habits with their own Kickstart Debit Card.
Skip the monthly fees and extra app! Easily transfer funds for chores, allowance, gas and more with just a few clicks in the CentricCU Mobile Banking App! As a parent, you have full access and can take advantage of Remote Control Card access in the app, as well.
Your student can easily track spending and create savings goals with just a few clicks. This is a great way to establish a strong, healthy financial future for the youth in your life!
KICKSTART DETAILS
- This is a great starter account to get your student on the right path to a healthy financial future! Made for students, managed by parents.
- A parent or guardian must have a checking account in good standing with the credit union.
- Student Checking Account is linked to parent or guardian’s account to cover any overdrafts or mishaps that may occur.*
- Set up direct-deposit to have checks automatically deposited into their account from a part- or full-time job. Pay Better at Centric allows you to access your paycheck before it’s available at traditional banks.
- Enjoy the personal freedom of having your own debit card
- Free – The account is completely free except in the event of an overdraft.
- Free online banking
- Free mobile banking with mobile deposit**
- Free e-statements
- Free 24/7 telephone banking
- Free Mobile Wallet support
- Free access to shared branches all across the country
- Nationwide surcharge-free ATMs
- $25 minimum deposit to open
*A parent or guardian must have a checking account in good standing with the credit union. Student Checking Account is linked to a parent or guardian’s account to cover any overdrafts on the Student Checking Account. See Fee Schedule for listed overdraft fees and service fees. The account is a non-dividend-bearing checking account. Federally insured by the NCUA. **Wireless carrier data rates may apply.
This credit union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration.
