Company Profile
America's Credit Union
Company Overview
ACU is a not-for-profit credit union. Unlike traditional banks, we don’t issue stock or pay dividends to outside stockholders. Instead, we are owned and operated by our members — and all profits are returned to our membership. This allows us to offer lower loan rates, higher interest returns on deposits, fewer fees, and other benefits to our members. As a financial cooperative, ACU puts your interests first. We focus on helping small businesses thrive, supporting families, and strengthening communities. That’s the value of a credit union.
ACU membership is open to any individuals or businesses located in the Pacific Northwest. Apply for membership or contact us to learn more.
Company History
ACU was founded in 1954 as the Fort Lewis Federal Credit Union. It was initially created to serve civilian federal employees and their families who worked at Fort Lewis (now Joint Base Lewis-McChord). Membership was later expanded to Military and eventually civilians in the region. Our original purpose, which still guides us, was to provide a valuable alternative to commercial banks by operating as a cooperative to the benefit of our members.
We are proud of our military heritage and celebrate the fact that veterans still make up a substantial amount of our membership — and we continue to operate according to core military values of dedication, service, and integrity. Today, civilians as well as active, retired, and reservist members of the armed forces across the Northwest are welcome to join ACU.
Benefits
Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)
9 Paid holidays
Employee Connection Day- rewarded with a day of PTO for attending
Paid Bereavement Leave
Paid Jury Duty leave
Training and advancement opportunities
401k
Pension
Mortgage discounts
No interest employee loans for work wear*
Opportunities for Paid volunteering at ACU sponsored events
Bring your child to work day
Holiday Bonus^
Company paid long term disability and life insurance
Medical, Vision and Dental benefits
Annual Fall Pumpkin Patch event for all staff and their families
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Free Checks
Free wire transfers
AND MORE!