This year marks the 75th anniversary of Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU). EECU was founded on April 21, 1934 as one of California's first credit unions. EECU serves school employees, students, parents of students, members of school organizations, and their families all over the valley.

Established in 1934 as the Fresno Teachers Credit Union with an initial investment of $200, EECU’s success is due in part to its dedication to its primary mission: “to achieve unrivaled member satisfaction by understanding our members’ financial needs and providing quality financial products and services.” In 1981, the organization’s name was changed to Educational Employees Credit Union to better portray its relationship to its members and to the growing region it represents.

Today EECU is the 68th-largest credit union in the United States, with assets over $1.7 billion and serving over 167,000 members. It also holds the distinct honor of being one of the largest financial institutions based in the Central San Joaquin Valley and is ranked 16th out of 500 credit unions in the state. Offering a full line of financial services to its members, EECU upholds a strong history of stability and continues to work toward a bright future.
EECU is a full service retail financial institution. Checking accounts are free and dividends are paid when balances are over $500. Share savings accounts, certificate accounts and Individual Retirement Accounts have some of the best rates available. Credit cards and loans are available for almost any purpose, also with some of the best rates around.
Accounts are easy to access through any of EECU's 13 central valley branches, OptionTeller ATMs, 25,000 Co-Op Network ATMs (such as 7-11 and Costco), our free Online Access home banking system, 24-hour toll-free automated Personal Telephone Access System, or the Member Service Center.
Though much has changed over the past 75 years, our basic credit union philosophy and commitment to excellent member service has remained the same. Stop by our Merced Branch at 127 W. El Portal and experience the difference of good old fashioned service with a smile.