PuttingYou First
It's Better Here
UFirst Credit Union is a values-based, full-service financial co‑operative serving the needs of more than 100,000 member-owners and their communities. Since 1956, our mission has been to create a positive impact on our community and to make a difference for every member, every day.
Our Community Role
At UFirst Credit Union, we believe in building a strong community and doing our part to help the community thrive. By joining UFirst Credit Union, you can trust that you've partnered with an organizations who always puts the needs of members first.
Our Products and Services
Our products and services are thoughtfully developed with the best interests of our members in mind. We offer products that put rewards back in your pockets, we strive to provide the lowest possible rates on loans, and we offer many free services to help you achieve financial empowerment.
Not-For-Profit
Being a member of UFirst Credit Union means you are a part of an organization that is not-for-profit. Unlike banks, credit unions are not focused on making a profit, but determining how profits can be given back to you. This translates to better interest rates on loans and credit cards, higher returns on dividends, and financial experts who put your needs first.
Life’s Better With UFirst Credit Union
- Member-owned
We’re owned by our members, so our only purpose is to serve you - Local to Utah
We care about, serve in, and invest in our local community - Loyal to You
The decisions we make are to serve you, not a for-profit board
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What Our Members Say About UFirst
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“Real great customer service, quick and polite.”
- Kirian
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“WOW! This branch is amazing...they greet me by name every time I visit the branch...That's old fashioned customer service!”
- John
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“Great location and everyone is helpful and attentive.”
- Charissa
Our History
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In July of 1956
In July of 1956, UFirst Credit Union was founded by a small group of professors at the University of Utah. Although the credit union was originally established to serve employees of the university, our community presence grew beyond the boundaries of campus. Soon after our founding date, our field of membership was expanded to include U alumni as well as U students. Since then, UFirst Credit Union has been steadily expanding field of membership in order to serve even more members of the Utah community.
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In 2004
In 2004, UFirst expanded to serve anyone who lives, works, goes to school, worships, or volunteers in Salt Lake County, along with the immediate family members of those who qualify. In 2020, our field of membership grew again to include Davis, Utah, Wasatch, Summit, and Tooele Counties (in addition to Salt Lake County).
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Today
Today, UFirst serves more than 100,000 members. Although we grow each year, we still honor our roots as a small, community-based credit union. To capture our gratitude to the community that shaped our growth, Dr. Roland Stucki, an original founding member of UFirst, once said, "no single person can take credit for organizing and developing the success of UFirst Credit Union. It was a team effort where different individuals made substantial but different contributions to its success." Along with eleven others, Dr. Stucki signed our original charter and his sentiments are still reflected today in our mission to serve our employees, our members, and to continually improve the communities in which we all live. We work every day to prove to our community that, It's Better Here.
UFirst's Field of Membership
Membership at UFirst Credit Union is now open to anyone who lives, works, goes to school, worships, or volunteers in Salt Lake County, Utah County, Davis County, Wasatch County, Tooele County and Summit County. Membership is also open to immediate family members of those who qualify.
Charter and Insurance
UFirst Credit Union is federally chartered and members' deposits are insured to at least $250,000 per account by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), an independent federal agency that supervises and insures federal credit unions.
Career Opportunities
Career OpportunitiesUFirst is also a great place to work with happy people and unmatched benefits. To learn more about career opportunities with our growing CU, visit our Careers page here.
