Stanford Federal Credit Union
Financial services for the Bay Area community. Federally insured by NCUA | Equal Housing Lender
In 1959 a group of Stanford University employees pooled their resources to create a financial institution that would be better than a bank, and dedicated to serving Stanford. Our membership grew to include the entire Stanford community—faculty, staff, students, volunteers, alumni, employees of Stanford Health Care and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. As Stanford FCU’s reputation grew, more pe
How’s your emergency fund looking? Saving for a rainy day can help you be prepared for whatever comes your way. See savings tips and emergency fund account options at sfcu.org/strategies-for-emergency-savings.
Our branches and offices will be closed on Monday, September 2 for Labor Day.
🏈 Think you know your ACC trivia? Go ahead and impress us. Answers will be posted on our story next week.
1. What does ACC stand for?
2. Name five schools in the ACC.
See you at the Fan Fest on Friday to watch Stanford vs. TCU! We're kicking off the season in style with games, facepainting, and a fun trivia contest from Stanford FCU! Don't miss our CEO Joan Opp as she makes an appearance as honorary captain of the game!
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See you at Fan Fest on Friday! 🏈🌲
“Stanford FCU helped me numerous times as a college student when traveling for internships, research, and study abroad. Rather than having to (unsafely) take out large sums of money at the ATM to avoid fees and worry about the cash getting lost/stolen, I could travel safely knowing that SFCU would reimburse my international ATM fees. This allowed me to take out more reasonable sums of money at a time. Coupled with no international transaction fees, my travels were always seamless!” —Luke Miller
Students at Stanford FCU travel the world in style! 🌏
It’s the Palo Alto Arts Festival and you just know we’re going to show up in style! We had a blast talking about the credit union difference and all the ways Stanford FCU is ready to say YES to your financial success. We love our Palo Alto community! ❤️
Need a little extra back to school cash? CashBack+ lets you purchase gift cards from your bank account for bonus cashback! Shop at your favorite brands and earn more! See how at sfcu.org/cashback
Is your student ready for college? Be sure to enroll with Zelle® to make splitting costs and sending money easy. It’s a little peace of mind that will go a long way for you both. Learn more at sfcu.org/zelle.
Don't miss out! For a limited time, we’re inviting homeowners to apply for a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) with a special 6-month introductory rate of 7.250% APR and Prime + 0%* for the remainder of the loan! Apply now or learn more at sfcu.org/HELOC. Offer expires August 31, 2024.
“Stanford FCU is my first bank arriving to the Stanford University, and help me to have access to the amazing VISA credit card that is helping me to build a nice and good credit record!” —Hector Mendez
Building credit early is so important! We’re honored to partner with our student members to help them build a solid credit history for their future.
📢 Attention prospective homebuyers! Get all the info you need to start your homebuying journey at our FREE webinar on August 15 from 12-1 PM PT. Learn how to define your goals, get good terms and understand all your financing options. Speakers include a Realtor and a Mortgage Consultant! Register at sfcu.org/events
Great rate, can’t wait! Open a High Yield Spending Account and earn 4.07% APY* on qualified balances up to $50,000! Learn more at sfcu.org/checking
Our Stanford student accounts come with so many rewards, benefits and expert guidance from your Personal Banker. There’s even a branch on campus at Tresidder! Many members join as students but stay with us to graduation and beyond. Once a member, always a member! Learn more at sfcu.org/students
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What’s the most popular perk of our Membership Rewards program? Members would tell you they love having free, unlimited worldwide ATMs. Plus we don’t charge any foreign transaction fees on credit or debit cards. Say hello to travel and hello to better rewards! Learn more at sfcu.org/rewards
Get the best of both worlds: high returns and flexibility. 💰 Explore Stanford FCU's smart savings strategy at sfcu.org/smart and start earning more today!
🛑🚩 Stop fraud in its tracks! Join us on Wednesday, July 31 from 4:00-5:00 PM PT in this FREE webinar on fraud prevention. We’ll help you spot red flags, see through common scams and keep your technology from being a vulnerability. Speakers include Paul Jockisch (Chief Financial Officer) and Gary Teplitz (VP of Information Security) from Stanford Federal Credit Union. Register at sfcu.org/events
“Having SFCU credit card enabled us to go on honeymoon with 15k USD credit limit that SFCU offered.” – Jigar Kaneriya
Congratulations on your wedding, Jigar!
“I love Stanford FCU! They really helped me by switching me to a much higher interest paying account. So appreciative in these high inflationary times!” -Bernadette Callahan
We put members first! That means great rates always.
“Stanford FCU helped me finance my first car when I was 20 and now with their financial seminars I am taking free class on how to buy my first home! SFCU has helped to place me in amazing financial position for the future.” – Joseph Tejeda
We’re all about helping our members get set up for life!
“I love SFCU for many reasons but one thing that stands out for me is the fact that there are no international transaction fees! I have travelled all over the world — including Europe, India and Africa (see photo from my safari in Uganda!) — with my SFCU credit card and never had to waste my money on unnecessary fees! Thank you, SFCU!” - Martin Koenen
We’re in the business of helping people explore the world.
“SFCU has encouraged me to save for future days and has provided funding, i.e., loans to assist in the purchase of a car. In addition SFCU provided a home equity loan to help us improve our home.” - John P. Kennedy
Member milestones are our favorite thing.
Exciting news! For a limited time, we’re inviting homeowners to apply for a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) with a special 6-month introductory rate of 7.250% APR and Prime + 0%* for the remainder of the loan! Apply now or learn more at sfcu.org/HELOC. Offer expires August 31, 2024.
“…thanks to SFCU I was able to fulfill my long time goal and dream of moving to the US and supporting my relocation when my company promoted me. Thanks to their consultants and account managers, I was able to gain the line of credit needed to find our home and have a better start to our new lives. We will always be happy and grateful with Stanford FCU for being part of my family’s new life.” – Hugo Valle
We love being a part of someone’s success story!
📣 Calling all prospective homebuyers! Come join us for this FREE home buying webinar on Tuesday, July 23 at 3:00 PM PT. Learn how to find the most favorable terms and financing options. Speakers include a Realtor and a Mortgage Consultant. Register at sfcu.org/events
Did you know? If you put your money in a credit union, it’s federally insured by the NCUA up to $250,000. For bigger savers, there are still ways to obtain more insurance through joint accounts and IRAs.
Summer’s here and so are great Certificate rates! 🌞 Open a Certificate with as little as $1,000! See all rates and options at sfcu.org/certificate
It was a scorcher during the Stanford Health Care fellow orientation, but the conversations were 🔥🔥! We always love talking about how we can improve financial lives…how about yours?
A smart savings strategy should offer both high returns and flexibility. You want to keep your money available, but you don’t want to sacrifice the potential to earn more. Stanford FCU has an easy solution. Learn more at sfcu.org/smart
What do you do when your branches are in California but you have members all over the world? Open a Virtual Branch, of course! Our Virtual Advisors provide the same great service you're used to, but from the convenience of your home! Last month, we assisted members in Brazil, Vietnam, Germany, India, the Netherlands, Denmark, Texas, Canada, Israel, Chile, Poland, the U.K., Sri Lanka and Ukraine! 🌏
Our Story
In 1959 a group of Stanford University employees pooled their resources to create a bank dedicated to serving Stanford. Our membership grew to include the entire Stanford community—faculty, staff, students, volunteers, alumni, employees of Stanford Health Care and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. As Stanford FCU’s reputation grew, more people wanted to become part of the Stanford community. Today we also serve over 100 local companies and their employees, including Google, Facebook, Genentech, SAP, VMware, Amazon and Visa.
Nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford FCU was the first financial institution to offer the convenience of online banking. Innovation and member convenience continue to be a top priority, as we draw on Stanford University’s innovation and our high-tech community. Another priority that’s aligned with our mission to improve financial lives is our financial education. We offer free online learning modules, personal counseling, and free seminars (approximately 100 per year!).
We’re Different: Every credit union dreams of being able to give back to its members, but in today’s highly competitive financial services industry, few can achieve that dream. Stanford FCU is different—our financial strength has enabled us to give back to members in a variety of meaningful ways. Learn more by visiting our Member Give Back web page.
Our Mission Statement: Stanford Federal Credit Union will improve the financial lives of members while growing the cooperative in size, soundness, and relevance to the Stanford Community.
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Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |