How do I know which credit unions I can join?

Credit union membership is based on where you live or work, your employer, military service, school, place of worship, or membership in an association. FindMyCU's free matcher checks your location and background and shows the credit unions you're most likely eligible to join.

Can anyone join a credit union?

Almost everyone qualifies for at least one credit union. Community credit unions serve everyone who lives, works, or worships in an area, and many national credit unions let anyone join by joining a partner association during signup.

Which credit unions can you join?

Nearly everyone qualifies for at least one. Tell us where you live, a bit about you, and what you need — we'll rank the credit unions you can join and show their best rates.

1. Where do you live?

2. Do any of these describe you?

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3. What are you looking for?

Optional — we'll rank by who offers it and show their best rate.

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How credit union eligibility works

Every credit union has a “field of membership” — the group of people it's allowed to serve. The most common ways to qualify:

Where you live or workCommunity credit unions serve everyone in a city, county, or state.
Your employer or industryMany credit unions were founded to serve a company, agency, or trade.
Military or government serviceService members, veterans, and federal employees have dedicated credit unions.
A family connectionIf a relative is already a member, you can usually join too.
An associationSome national credit unions let anyone join by joining a partner group at signup.