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Who Can Join?
As a financial cooperative owned & operated by its membership, every credit union has a "field of membership," or a group that is eligible to join. South West Communities FCU is a community-based credit union, meaning you must reside or live in the following communities:
Crafton
Carnegie
Rosslyn Farms
Bridgeville
Heidelberg
Collier
Scott
Castle Shannon
Dormont
Greentree
Robinson
Kennedy
Ingram
Thornburg
Pennsbury
Stowe
McKees Rocks
Mount Lebanon
Carnegie
Rosslyn Farms
Bridgeville
Heidelberg
Collier
Scott
Castle Shannon
Dormont
Greentree
Robinson
Kennedy
Ingram
Thornburg
Pennsbury
Stowe
McKees Rocks
Mount Lebanon
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Why Join This Credit Union?
Membership with SouthWest Communities means member enjoy higher dividends than banks, lower loan rates, low-to-no fees, & more personalized service than traditional banking, while still having access to the same free conveniences, including:
Online & Mobile Banking
Mobile Deposits
Online Bill Pay Services
Certificates of Deposit (CD)
Christmas & Vacation Club Accounts
Individual Retirement Account (IRA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
...and more!
Lending options are offered at amazingly low rates for the benefit of our members as well, including:
Signature/Personal Loans
New & Used Auto Loans
Home Equity Loans
VISA Credit Cards
Secured Loans
Smart Option Student Loan by Sallie Mae®
Membership also entitles you to have your voice heard directly.
You have a say in who runs SouthWest by voting for our volunteer board of directors.
All of our employees are from SWCFCU communities, which makes them your neighbors too. With six employees in the main location, you will be known by name, not by number. Rest assured that our representatives have your best interest in mind.
How Do You Join?
Stop into any of our offices or request a packet here.