We've heard feedback from members who want to receive text message alerts informing them of suspicious activity on their account. At Seattle Credit Union, we want to do everything we can to keep our members safe and informed. Starting July 2, we will be offering this service to our whole membership. There's no need to opt-in. If you have a Seattle Credit Union debit card and we have your mobile phone number on record, you're already enrolled.
There are many opportunities for professional and community development in the credit union world. Here at Seattle Credit Union, our leadership regularly participates in these opportunities, so that we remain engaged with and committed to the communities we serve.
We’re excited to join in the celebration of giving with The Seattle Foundation’s eighth annual GIVEBIG event on May 9, 2018. This one-day online giving campaign unites our community to help raise funds for over 1600 local nonprofits across our region. In addition to showing your love for your favorite nonprofits, all Seattle Credit Union Visa® cardholders will earn 5x rewards points for all charitable giving until July 31, 2018.
To help you get rid of your old tax returns, credit card bills, and other private papers, Seattle Credit Union invites you to bring them to our Burien, Georgetown, and Lynnwood branches on Saturday, May 26, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Jasmine Jones, Business Development Specialist, will lead a free workshop called "You Got This" at the Young Women Empowered (Y-WE) Career Day on April 21.
Seattle Credit Union recently welcomed Wellspring Family Services to our family of community partners.
Kanita is a consumer lending specialist and for the last ten years, she’s worked hard every day to improve the lives of our members.
The new Seattle Credit Union mobile app is here! Transfer funds and make payments, view account history, find surcharge-free branches and ATMs, deposit checks using your device's camera, and more. Download or update it through the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Today, I am excited to announce a new name and vision that we believe will better carry us into the future.
It’s easy to see, Seattle is booming! Some important shifts are taking place in our region, creating new opportunities to strengthen our position in the community. We anticipated this well-spring of activity and recently completed an 18-month planning process to help guide our vision — a collaborative effort that included members, non-members, employees, consultants, executive leadership, and our member-elected board of directors.
We’ve simplified our name to Seattle Credit Union.
SMCU is growing and improving! We're excited to announce that to better serve our members’ needs, we’ve moved our Southcenter branch to a new, updated environment just a few blocks south of the old location.
Our very own Tonita Webb, COO, and Barney Herrera, SVP of Strategic Partnerships, are currently at Credit Union National Association’s (CUNA) Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) in Washington, D.C. representing Seattle Credit Union and networking with other industry leaders.
Join Seattle Credit Union for the 2018 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 28, at our headquarters in Downtown Seattle. The Annual Meeting is an opportunity for you, as a member-owner, to learn about the performance and strategic direction of your financial cooperative. It is also your chance to bring questions and suggestions directly to the Seattle Credit Union Board of Directors.
It’s time again to exercise your rights as a member by electing volunteers to represent you on Seattle Credit Union's Board of Directors. All members in good standing are entitled to a vote in the 85th Annual Volunteer Elections. Voting takes place between Monday, February 12, 2018 and Friday, March 9, 2018.
Seattle Credit Union is guided by altruistic principles like inclusion, cooperation, and community and values like trustworthiness, dynamism, and engagement. We strive to act with integrity in everything we do and put the needs and goals of our members first. That’s why we tailor our products and services to individuals and families – not the other way around.
As one of Seattle Credit Union’s newest employees, Barney Herrera is passionate about community connections and building relationships.
CUInsight.com, 9/11/2017
SMCU announced it earned Low Income Designation (LID) from the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), allowing low-income members easier access to financial services and the tools they need to prosper.
CUInsight.com, 9/18/2017
Today, Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union announced that it has simplified its name to “Seattle Credit Union,” and revealed a new branch design and brand logo.
Seattle Credit Union walks the talk when the talk is about community. Here’s a sampling of what we’ve been up to.
We’re looking for talented, experienced leaders for Board and Supervisory Committee positions who will provide governance in shaping the future of this dynamic organization. Since its founding in 1933, Seattle Credit Union has grown into a $800 million, full-service financial institution with nearly 50,000 member-owners.
We’re thrilled to be part of the Burien community, and we invite you to come see us at our newest branch. You’ll find us in Burien Town Plaza at 14901 – 4th Avenue SW, Ste. 107, Burien, WA 98166.
As a husband, father, and CEO of Seattle Credit Union, I find it important to combine my personal values with my work values. To that end, I have placed a focus on making sure Seattle Credit Union is truly a “Partner in Seattle’s Growth & Prosperity."
In a recent article, 21 Progress, shines a spotlight on three leaders “working to end inequality and increase justice.” We’re proud to share that Tonita Webb, Chief Operating Officer, was recognized in his article, citing that “prosperity is not possible without equity.” Check out the article here, and take some time to learn about the work 21 Progress is doing for our communities.
This year will be one of unprecedented growth and change for Seattle Credit Union. One big and very exciting change we want you to know about is the relocation of SMCU’s headquarters to its new location right across from Safeco Field. Our new mailing address is now: 1521 1st Ave S, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98134.
Now you can get great merchandise and exceptional prices plus enjoy all the benefits you already get when you pay with you SMCU VISA®. Costco is one of the world's leading retailers dedicated to providing you with the best possible prices on quality brand-name merchandise.
Your home equity line of credit (HELOC) will undergo some servicing enhancements at Seattle Credit Union (SMCU). This will mean several changes to your SMCU HELOC agreement.
Because we are in business to bring you the best products and services possible, we’re always excited when we can tell you about a change that we think will make a positive difference in how you do your banking. That’s why we’re pleased to announce that we are upgrading to a new VISA® credit card provider that will bring some great new features.
Northwest Baptist Federal Credit Union (NWBFCU) has merged with Seattle Credit Union.
If your SMCU debit or ATM card is misplaced or stolen, you no longer have to wait for a replacement in the mail. Stop by any SMCU branch to have your new debit or ATM card created instantly!
VISA to Lift Ban on U.S. Issued Card Transactions in Cuba
ECONorthwest, a firm specializing in evaluating public policies and investments, recently released a report measuring the economic impact of Northwest credit unions in their communities. In 2014, credit unions in Oregon and Washington had an economic impact of more than $6.8 billion. Washington’s 3.2 million credit union members alone received $249 million in direct benefits.