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UFCU's New Hope Branch Opens its Doors in Cedar Park

With the opening of its New Hope branch, UFCU brings its award-winning financial services to Cedar Park, Leander, and Liberty Hill.
UFCU and Texas State University Score a Touchdown for Student and Football Success
UFCU will become official credit union of Texas State University, opening a full-service branch on campus in the fall of 2024, and Texas State Athletics will rebrand their football stadium as UFCU Stadium beginning this fall.
UFCU Integrates with QuickBooks and Quicken
Now you can effortlessly connect your UFCU accounts to Intuit® products, like QuickBooks®. Complete the following steps to get started.
UFCU and Southwestern University Expand Partnership
UFCU has expanded its field of membership to include faculty, staff, and students at Southwestern University in Georgetown. They can join through the school and get exclusive membership perks, too.
Digital Banking Integrates Plaid Technology
Effective today, UFCU accounts are now integrated to support Plaid, a financial technology that provides real-time insights, better budgeting, and enhanced efficiency. This behind-the-scenes integration is used by apps like Venmo, Acorns, and Wave.
CEO & President’s Message April 2024

CEO & President Michael Crowl shares recent updates at UFCU, including the removal of NSF Fees, Plaid integration, and new Online Banking and Mobile app features.
UFCU Field of Membership Expands to Include Greater Austin YMCA Staff
UFCU invites YMCA employees to become Members through their employer. Y staff now get a more direct path to membership and will benefit from more collaboration between the two organizations.
UFCU Erases NSF Fees and Other Barriers to Banking
We’ve done away with NSF fees for all accounts while putting membership within reach of people who don’t have access to trustworthy financial services.
UFCU Named Best Workplace for Parents for Fourth Year
For the fourth consecutive year, UFCU, Austin’s largest locally owned financial institution, has earned the designation of “Best Place for Working Parents®” by Early Matters Greater Austin (EMGA).
UFCU Partner Foundation Communities Offers Free Tax Prep
UFCU is proud to partner with Foundation Communities, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing affordable homes and free support services, including tax prep through Prosper Tax Help. If you meet the income requirements, they can help.
CEO & President’s Message January 2024

CEO & President Michael Crowl looks back at the cooperative’s accomplishments in 2023 and shares his vision for what’s to come in 2024.
2024 Annual Meeting and Election of Directors
An election for three places on the Board of Directors is scheduled on April 8, 2024, in conjunction with the UFCU Annual Meeting.
UFCU Opens First-Of-Its-Kind Branch in Georgetown

UFCU continues to expand and offer its award-winning financial services to more Central Texans with a new, first-of-its-kind branch now open in Georgetown, Texas.
UFCU Named a Trusted Banking Partner for The University of Texas at AustinTM Faculty and Staff
UFCU has been selected as a trusted banking partner for faculty and staff at The University of Texas at AustinTM
UFCU Names Joe Gonzalez Associate VP of Everyday Banking

UFCU announced today that Joe Gonzalez has been promoted to the position to lead the credit union’s Everyday Banking and Payments business unit.
Texas One Stop on UT Campus: A Tribute to Two Longhorn Traditions

UFCU chose to showcase the infamous “Drag” and UT’s campus lifestyle in the Texas One Stop Home of UFCU Lounge.
UFCU Provides Mortgages for More Central Texas Homeowners Than Any Other Company

For the eighth consecutive year, UFCU helped the most people build lifetime wealth through homeownership than any other company in Central Texas, earning a top spot on the Austin Business Journal’s Mortgage Companies list.
UFCU Joins Allpoint ATM Network; Allowing Fee-Free Access to Thousands of Additional ATMs Nationwide
UFCU announced today that the credit union has joined the Allpoint ATM Network — enabling members to withdraw cash without any surcharge fees at more than 500 locations throughout Central Texas and 55,000 locations nationwide.
UFCU Names Paul Koller Associate VP of Finance

UFCU announced today that has named Paul Koller associate vice president of finance.
Christy Soukhamneut Joins UFCU as Chief Lending Officer

UFCU announced today that Christy Soukhamneut has joined the credit union as Chief Lending Officer.