As cooperatives, credit unions accept deposits, make loans and provide a variety of personal services like other financial institutions.  The credit union difference is that members pool money together for the benefit of all ... and everyone enjoys those benefits in proportion to the number of services they use. Most credit unions offer checking accounts, online account access, ATM/debit cards, credit cards, vehicle loans, home mortgages, home equity lines of credit, small business loans and consumer financial counseling.

There are more than 260,000 credit union members in Vermont.  If you are one of them, you already know the value and personal attention your credit union offers. If you'd like to become a member or want to learn more about credit unions, we invite you to explore our Consumers section to find a Vermont credit union to join, get answers to financial questions, or conduct online research via our links pages.

America's Credit Unions are underwriting the PBS youth financial education program Biz Kid$.  You can watch all 13 episodes scheduled for broadcast on Vermont Public Television (VPT) in 2008.

Visit the Biz Kid$ website