Since 1954

Only the Greatest.

Member-owned banking rooted in the South Puget Sound, open to members nationwide. Competitive rates, fewer fees, and people who know your name.

NCUA Insured
72 Years
Forbes Best-In-State Credit Unions, WA, 2024, 2025 & 2026
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3.75%
APY 12-Month Certificate Special
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72 YearsServing members since 1954
13 LocationsPierce and Thurston Counties
Free CheckingNo monthly fees, ever
Live Rates
Affinity FREE Checking 3.00% APY on balances up to $1,000
Guaranteed Money Market Ultra 1.76% APY ($2,500+ new money)
18-Month Certificate 3.75% APY ($5,000 minimum)
Christmas Club 2.75% APY
Auto Loans from 5.21% APR
Personal Loans from 9.23% APR
Visa Platinum from 8.79% APR
Servicewoman embracing her children during a homecoming

Proudly Serving Those Who Serve

Born on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, ACU has been a trusted financial partner for military families for over 70 years. We understand the unique challenges of military life.

  • SCRA benefits and deployment protection
  • VA home loans with expert guidance
  • PCS relocation support and skip-a-payment
  • Unit and organization accounts
Military Programs
Business Banking

Built for Local Businesses

Business accounts, commercial loans, SBA lending, cash management, and merchant services. ACU's dedicated Business Services Team is ready to help your business thrive.

  • Business checking and savings accounts
  • SBA loans
  • Remote deposit, ACH, payroll, and card processing
Business Solutions
Investing with ACU

Invest Your Way

EasyVest lets you build your own stock list right inside ACU's mobile or online banking. EasyCoin gives you access to crypto. Simple, integrated, and on your terms.

  • EasyVest: Build your own portfolio in-app
  • EasyCoin: Cryptocurrency, simplified
  • IRA and retirement certificates
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Trusted by the Community

Real stories from real members. Since 1954, ACU has been putting people first.

“I want to say thanks for all the help from the Lakewood Branch of ACU given to my family since 1987 when we came from Japan. I was given the tools and information to make the most of the situation.”

Member
Kenji T.
Lakewood Branch

“I love being a member of ACU. The member service at each branch is exceptionally people friendly. They offer more checking and savings options than traditional banks.”

Member
Renee C.
Lakewood Branch

“ACU made our home buying process smooth and stress-free. Their mortgage team went above and beyond, and we closed on time with zero surprises. Truly member-first banking.”

Member
Ashley M.
South Tacoma Branch
72
Years Serving
13
Locations
30,000
Members Strong
24/7
Digital Banking

13 Locations Locally,
Banking Nationwide

Visit any of our 13 South Sound locations, or bank from anywhere with 30,000+ surcharge-free ATMs and 5,000+ shared branches nationwide through Velera's CO-OP network. Not in Washington? You can open an account online from anywhere in the U.S.

30,000+
Surcharge-free ATMs nationwide
5,000+
CO-OP shared branches
All 50 States
Open an account online, anywhere
SeattleSpokanePortlandSalemSacramentoSan JoseFresnoBakersfieldSan DiegoReddingSanta BarbaraBoiseIdaho FallsLas VegasRenoSalt Lake CityHelenaBillingsCheyenneAlbuquerqueSanta FeTucsonEl PasoAustinSan AntonioCorpus ChristiLubbockAmarilloOklahoma CityTulsaKansas CityWichitaOmahaDes MoinesSioux FallsBismarckFargoSt. LouisSpringfieldMadisonMilwaukeeIndianapolisColumbusCincinnatiClevelandDetroitGrand RapidsLouisvilleNashvilleMemphisNew OrleansJacksonMontgomeryLittle RockJacksonvilleTampaOrlandoTallahasseeCharlotteRaleighColumbiaRichmondPittsburghPhiladelphiaBaltimoreBuffaloAlbanyBostonHartfordPortland, MESan FranciscoLos AngelesPhoenixDenverDallasHoustonMinneapolisChicagoAtlantaMiamiWashington, DCNew YorkACU Headquarters
ACU branches (WA) Velera / CO-OP ATMs & shared branches 50-state coverage

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