Patelco Credit Union

Specialties

As a full-​service, not-​for-​profit credit union, Patelco is here for you. We offer the same convenient services and account access of a big bank, with better rates, fewer fees, and the personalized, attentive service you expect from a local lender.

For over 77 years, we’ve been helping Northern California communities prosper, not only through financial products, but through volunteer initiatives, donation drives, fundraisers, and community outreach.

Today, with more than $ 4 billion in assets, 275,000 members, and 40 local branches, Patelco Credit Union ranks among the largest credit unions in the nation and is the 6^th largest in California.

Join us — We’re federally insured, well-​capitalized, and membership is free!

History

Established in 1936.

Like most credit unions, Patelco was originally started to serve the financial interests of the employees of a specific organization, in our case the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company. The year was 1936, and Patelco’s initial assets totaled a mere $ 500.

Today, we are among the largest federally-​insured credit unions in the country with over $ 3.9 billion in assets and over 270,000 members. We have expanded our field of membership to serve anyone who likes the sound of not-​for-​profit banking from members of our communities to employees of over 1,000 large and small businesses across the United States.

And rather than being set up to benefit Wall Street investors, Patelco is only looking out for its members. Low loan rates, great savings rates, free Online and Mobile Banking, and lower fees than the big banks plus a dedicated focus to strengthening our local communities. That’s what we think banking should be all about.