What is Shared Branching?
Shared branching is a cooperative network of credit unions that have joined together and created shared service centers across the country. By sharing facilities, credit unions can offer greater convenience for members to access their accounts at many locations just as if they were at their home credit union. Members can enter any shared service center and conduct a range of transaction services, such as: • Cash checks • Make deposits and withdrawals • Make loan payments • Make transfers between accounts • Purchase Money Orders, Travelers Checks and Official Checks • Obtain cash advances and balance inquiries To take advantage of this service, when members enter a shared branch they only need to bring: • Their home credit union’s name • Their account number • Photo identification .
BECU and other credit unions have joined together to let you conduct financial transactions where you live, work or travel. More than 1,400 credit unions nationwide provide you access to more than 2,900 locations in 46 states, Puerto Rico, Japan, South Korea, Guam, Italy and Germany. And, the numbers keep growing as more states and credit unions join the Shared Branching Network. Find a credit union near you.
Shared Branching is a convenient service that allows you to complete many transactions at over 1,300 participating credit unions across the United States. This means that there is always a Western ‘branch’ near you… if you move, go on vacation, or are traveling. Look for the CUSC ‘Swirl”, then let the teller know that you are a Member of Western Credit Union. Find Shared Branching locations here.
