Become a Member

Credit unions are financial institutions, just like banks, that offer a range of products and services to help you reach your financial goals. In addition, credit unions are nonprofits that are owned by you, the member, instead of being owned by shareholders. This means, that as a member, you get a say in the decisions the credit union makes.

To become a member, you must:

• Live, work, worship, attend school or have a business in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, San Bernardino or Ventura Counties in California
  OR
• Be affiliated with a California school as a current/retired employee, PTA member or member of an employee organization OR be an alumni association member of a CA college or university
  OR
• Have an immediate family/spouse/partner who is a California Credit Union member

To become a business member:

• Your business must operate in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego or Ventura Counties, CA
  OR
• You are an existing California Credit Union member and own a business.
  OR
• You are a business and qualify for membership

We are one combined credit union, serving Californians since 1933. In Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Ventura Counties, we are known as California Credit Union. In San Diego and Riverside County, we do business as North Island Credit Union, a division of California Credit Union. Same great people, same great service.

As a member, you will have access to 25 branch locations across Southern California. Plus, you will be able to utilize 85,000+ surcharge-free ATMs through the worldwide CO-OP® and Allpoint networks. Find Locations

Yes! In partnership with GreenPath Financial Wellness, members have access to comprehensive financial counseling, financial education and money management tools. Learn More