Credit unions are not only member-owned cooperatives, they're cooperative with each other.
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SHARED BRANCHING
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"; html_content += "Your credit union has joined together with other credit unions, " + "internationally, in a cooperative effort to bring you a new choice in financial " + "convenience: \"The CU Service Centers® Network.\" You can now perform many of your " + "financial transactions and obtain services at branch locations of other credit " + "unions belonging to the network.
"; html_content += "By using the CU Service Centers® Network, your membership and " + "accounts remain at your own credit union, but you can access your accounts and " + "conduct business with your credit union through any of the convenient CU Service " + "Centers® locations. In this way, through a network of participating credit " + "unions, access to your accounts and credit union services is made easier.
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"; html_content += "There are CU Service Centers® located worldwide. For a complete " + "listing of locations and hours of operation, ask your credit union for a CU Service " + "Centers® Location Guide, or call toll free 888-CU SWIRL (287-9475).
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+ "Credit Unions provide all the key products and services that banks do but differ in philosophy and how they're structured. " + "The moment you open an account, you're elevated to member status because your deposit is considered your " + "share of ownership in the credit union. We exist solely to meet our members' financial needs and growth, not " + "to make a large profit off of them. In fact, after expenses are paid and reserves are set aside, we return " + "\"profits\" to members in the form of higher quality, lower cost products and service, and better returns. " + "Conversely, traditional banks exist to generate earning above what they need for their stockholders at the " + "expense of customers; your banking experience suffers.
Credit Unions subscribe to the KISS principle. Keep it simple and smart. The goal of making your banking and " + "personal finances easier is an obsession. Loan applications are simplified, you're saved from using deposit slips, " + "and you'll get better account assistance purely because they know your name. We can't stop the clock, but we'll try to get you " + "back some well-earned time.
Locally and internationally, many different Credit Unions have joined together in a cooperative effort to bring you greater financial convenience. You can now perform many of your financial transactions and obtain services at branch locations of your Home credit union at other Credit Unions belonging to the network. Click here for more detail. When you join, ask your personal finance representative for branches within the network.
With all the cooperative locations and online access, your money is always close at hand. Most Credit Unions offer easy, secure, and private on-line banking services and it just takes a few minutes to sign up after you become a member. Access your account whenever and wherever you like. You'll be able to track account activity, transfer money, pay bills, reorder checks and more. Ask your local credit union to help you get set up.
Credit Unions outrank banks in customer satisfaction by a long shot. Whatever it takes to make your banking experience run smoothly, your loan terms fit your life, and getting your problems fixed fast, Credit Unions will do. We're flexible because our members deserve individual attention. Their stories are incredible and incredibly common. Read more in Member Stories. Our member's satisfaction is the reason for our smile.
Nothing vexes a normally happy individual like mysterious service and finance charges. Credit Unions won't ding " + "you hard for everyday banking activities like visiting your favorite teller. If something looks peculiar, " + "credit unions will solve the mystery and save you the dough. Again, unlike banks, we don't have to send extra " + "profits to outside shareholders.
Everybody has financial dreams. It's why financial advice is part of the credit union service philosophy. When you " + "sign on with a credit union, our personal finance representatives will ask where you would love to be. We'll be " + "proactive. If you have too much money in checking, we'll recommend a high yield CD. If you want to learn about " + "balancing your checkbook, we'll show you how and give you the pencil. It's all about helping your wealth get to " + "the place you want it to be.
Nobody likes high interest rates. We keep them lower on average than the big banks, making us a big hit with " + "our members. See today's rates at any of the credit union web sites in your search on our home page. You can also " + "click here to compare credit union rates with traditional banks nationally. You'll be hard " + "pressed to find better rates.
Savings always has a nice ring to it. With higher savings rates on average, credit union members get to enjoy a " + "ring that's worth more too. See today's rates at any of the credit union web sites in your search on our " + "home page.
Beyond each Credit Union's network, the industry's growing Shared Branching and surcharge free ATM network gives members access to their money statewide and internationally. You don't have to click your heels three times. Your money is home safe.
Simpler banking means faster banking. Credit Unions keep it simple and smart. Making your banking and personal finances easier is an obsession. Loan applications are simplified, you're saved from using deposit slips, and account assistance is better because we take the time to learn your name. We can't stop the clock, but we'll try to get you back some well-earned time.