Members 1st Credit Union

For people, not profit

Members 1st Credit Union serves the counties of Butte, Glenn, Shasta, and Tehama with savings, checking, loans, and credit cards with competitive rates, less fees, and lower fees than traditional banks.

HISTORY

The beginning of our non-profit cooperative started in 1936, where our founders pooled their resources to help lend to some and return dividends to others. A noble concept driven by principles rooted in democracy and cooperation. Like all financial institutions, we are comprised of shareholders and customers; the only difference with a credit union is that every customer is a shareholder. It's a small difference, but makes a massive impact. We are never forced to choose one over the other. Profits from banking weren't intended to be sent up a corporate ladder to be distributed as select profit sharing and excessive bonuses. Profits need to stay local, where their positive effects can echo and amplify for everyone who contributed to their creation. Choose to be part of something bigger, not just something big. Making an impact doesn't happen by banking at a bigger bank, you do it by chasing a bigger goal, by having a noble vision. Choose to be part of something remarkable. Choose to have an equal voice. Choose based on your values. Choose democracy. Choose cooperation. Choose local. Choose Members 1st.