Advantages / Benefits of Credit Unions

Many people are familiar with both credit unions and banks, but really don’t know how they differ from each other. Credit unions, unlike banks, are member-owned, not-for-profit cooperatives. They exist to serve the needs of their members and offer the same types of products and financial services you would find at a bank.

Member vs. Customer

  • At Credit Unions, you’re a member, not just a customer. One of the benefits of a credit union is that each member is also a part-owner. Regardless of how much money you have on deposit, each member has one vote in electing board members for the organization.
  • At banks you are simply a customer. Bank’s customers have no ownership interest in their bank and are not able to elect their board members.

Not-For-Profit vs. For-Profit

  • With Banks, being for-profit corporations, their earnings are paid to stockholders.
  • You’ll typically pay lower fees as the credit union passes on savings to members.
  • Better customer service is common. Credit unions typically provide superb customer service because they tend to be smaller organizations than banks, and often know their members by name.

Board Members

  • Credit unions’ board members are comprised of volunteers that are members of the credit union and are elected by the membership.
  • Banks’ board members are paid, may not be a customer of the bank, and are elected by stockholders.

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CONTACT FCU
  • LOCAL: 317-636-5581
  • TOLL-FREE: 800-462-1431
  • MEMBER SERVICE FAX: 317-636-8749
  • LOAN DEPT FAX: 317-687-8674
  • LOAN DEPT EMAIL: info@fire-cu.org
  • LOST/STOLEN VISA DEBIT: 800-472-3272
  • LOST/STOLEN VISA CREDIT: 855-517-2619
HOURS OF OPERATION
  • Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: Closed
  • All hours subject to change due to weather or Fire Department Functions.

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OUR LOCATION

726 Massachusetts Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46204