San Diego County Credit Union

San Diego County Credit Union is San Diego's largest locally-owned financial institution. With over $6.9 billion in assets, San Diego County Credit Union is a not-for-profit credit union wholly owned and operated by its members. Unlike most other financial institutions, like big banks, San Diego County Credit Union does not issue stock or pay dividends to outside stockholders. Instead, earnings are returned to members in the form of lower loan rates, higher dividends on deposits or lower fees. San Diego County Credit Union was originally chartered in 1938 as San Diego County Employees Credit Union. San Diego County Credit Union was formed to provide for the financial needs of local county government employees. During the 1970's, they expanded their membership to include all San Diegans and today, is open to everyone living or working in San Diego, Riverside or Orange County. Those outside of the area can open an account by joining the Financial Fitness Association. San Diego County Credit Union serves over 285,000 members and continues to thrive as one of San Diego's premier financial institutions. With 40 branch locations in San Diego, Riverside and Orange County, San Diego Country Credit Union is conveniently located in communities serving consumers through superior product and service offerings. San Diego County Credit Union is proud to have been voted "BEST Credit Union" fifteen years straight. They also boast many other accolades for their business practices.