Buffalo Cooperative Federal Credit Union

🎉 ATTN: WE'RE MOVING! THIS FRIDAY! 🎉

As of next Tuesday March 3rd, we will be located at 251 Grant Street.

We are closing the office early at 2pm this Friday, and will be closed all of Monday March 2nd while we get set up and ready for business.

All normal financial transactions will still occur on Friday and Monday, but if you need to do something in the office before Tuesday, you need to come in before Friday at 2pm.

Oh, and we can't wait to show you our new space! See you soon!

Equifax breach: Check for exposed data, get $125 This after a data breach which exposed the Social Security numbers of millions.

The BCFCU turns 40 this year! From a card table in 1979 to our office on Elmwood Avenue in 2014, we're still here helping our members meet their financial goals, and reinvesting in Buffalo. We wouldn't be here without our members. What keeps you coming back to the BCFCU? (Let us know in the comments below.)

ATTN: Our precious community!

We've created a new page, so PLEASE come over and like that one--the link is below. And of course, please share the new page with others...

Why have a new page? Long story, but suffice it to say that we are entering a new era of community outreach and engagement here, and the change was necessary for what we're looking to accomplish.

Sorry about any confusion or inconvenience, we're trying to do this in the best way possible.

So again, please like our new page, share it with others, and if you have a quick moment please also leave us a review (even if you already had).

Thank you!!!
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Buffalo, NY - The National Credit Union Administration approves Capital Plan for Buffalo Cooperative Federal Credit Union; securing reserve funds from Embassy Capital Group, LLC

The Buffalo Cooperative Federal Credit Union (“BCFCU”), a certified community development financial institution (“CDFI”), successfully secured secondary capital funds from Embassy Capital Group, LLC (“ECG”) with the support of the National Credit Union Administration (“NCUA”). In a correspondence dated November 30, 2018, NCUA authorized BCFCU’s capital plan, which included the investment from ECG. “Embassy Capital supports the Co-op Credit Union,” said Franklin Redd, President of ECG, “by providing capital and strategic advisory services; establishing a model linking global financial markets to community investment opportunities, we can re-direct the economic resources of Wall Street to Main Street through credit unions.” Daniel Webster, BCFCU Board President stated, “BCFCU is enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with ECG. The capital provided enhances BCFCU’s ability to re-invest our members money into the community to impact the neighborhoods and households that need it the most.”

The USA could use a Co-operative Party

UK Co-operative Party Report Outlines Plans to Double Co-op Sector’s Size In Britain, a report outlines a vision for the Labour Party to achieve its goal of doubling the size of the co-op sector in the United Kingdom between now and 2030.

Don’t forget, our Annual Meeting is today at 6pm!

We wanted to announce this at our Annual Member Meeting next week Wednesday at 6 pm in Five Points Bakery, but since the cat's out of the bag, SURPRISE! We are moving to our new home by Fall of this year where we will be more accessible and have more space to expand. We will keep you updated on our progress...

Buffalo Cooperative Federal Credit Union scoops up 251 Grant Street This past January, I featured a commercial real estate opportunity on Grant Street that I felt could be a real game changer for the street. It's not the biggest building on Grant... or the prettiest, but it's primely located across the street from Guercio's Market, which is a neighborhood institutio

Want Better Working Conditions in Restaurants? Build a Co-op When employees make decisions and advocate for themselves, good things happen

Bill Would Help Credit Unions Assist Community - NewsRadio 560 KPQ Credit union advocates are in Olympia today calling for reform to public funding in Washington state. This year, these institutions are pushing for a bill that would lift the 250-thousand dollar cap on government agencies’ deposits into credit unions. Paula Sardinas with the Northwest Credit Union...

In an age of misinformation, an educated consumer is an empowered one. It’s important that we take the time to fact check when getting information from the internet (This includes news, products, and services). Check out this article for tips on how to combat “fake news”.

Fake news: Recognizing and stemming misinformation Thanks to the internet and social media, misinformation travels much faster than it used to, and it can have serious repercussions. This fact sheet will help consumers evaluate the accuracy of what they read or…

Due to recent contract changes, Sharenet is no longer partnered with Walgreens. This means that the ATMs at Walgreens that were previously surcharge free will begin charging BCFCU members for cash withdrawals. Contract negotiations are in progress to provide other surcharge free ATM’s to be BCFCU members but until then, the ATMs at both Lexington co-op locations are the only ones available for members use at no charge.

Good morning credit union members. Unfortunately, we are experiencing technical difficulties and will not be able to open until further notice. Thank you for your understanding.

Good morning members! At the moment, we are experiencing some technical issues and can not access member account information however, we can process limited transactions for the time being. We can still take deposits and will post them once the issue is resolved. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Do you need a car or repairs? Has bad credit stopped you from financial progress? Stop by or call us to discuss loan options!
(716)881-3767

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Alaska USA FCU Adds CO-OP Shared Branching TO 43 Locations, Cooperative Network Grows TO 5,500 Credit Union Branches - NACUSO , Calif. – CO-OP Financial Services announced that Alaska USA FCU, Alaska’s largest credit union and the 17th largest in the country, is expanding its participation in CO-OP Shared Branching, adding 43 new branches to the cooperative network.

Vancity credit union tops list of Canada’s responsible buinesses - Co-operative News Five co-ops made were included in this year’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens, including Desjardins and The Co-operators

We will be closed on Tuesday in observance of Independence Day 🇺🇸🦅

US Congress increases funds for international co-op development - Co-operative News The Cooperative Development Program has had funding increased to $12m for the year, to support co-op and credit union projects around the world

Credit Union Board and Staff- 2017 Annual meeting

Canada's housing co-ops gather to discuss the need for affordable homes - Co-operative News CHF Canada is looking at ways to leverage its real estate to secure new investments and partnerships, to build new housing

The BCFCU is holding its Annual Meeting of the Membership this Thursday at the Adam Mickiewicz Library 612 Fillmore Ave.
Dinner is from 6PM-7PM
Meting & Board elections are from 7PM-8PM
Cash Bar

Sipping on success: Craft brews and credit unions - CUInsight When Paul Stull, CEO of the Credit Union Association of New Mexico, saw our recent column on the scarcity of new credit union charters, he fired off a long email filled with thoughts about how to remedy this situation. That is: just maybe we can take steps that lead to a flowering of many new …

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