All EECU accounts require that a Share account (suffix '0') be established to maintain the account and keep it open. However, for our members under the age of 18 we offer a Minor Savings Account (suffix '6'), which is considered a sub-share account until the minor turns 18 years of age. At that time the minor account will be closed and funds will be transferred to the main savings account that has already been established. The main difference between a Share Savings account and a Minor Savings account is how dividends on the account are paid. Aside from the initial membership deposit of $5.00, there is no minimum balance requirement in an EECU Share Savings account, but a minimum balance of $250.00 is required to start earning dividends. A minor account, however, will earn dividends on all balances regardless of the amount on deposit.