Whatcom Educational Credit Union

Name: Whatcom Educational Credit Union
Address: 3061 Orleans St, Bellingham, Washington, 98226, United States
Telephone: 3607567362

Bellingham, Washington

Category: Credit Union

Address: 3061 Orleans St
Bellingham
Washington
98226
United States

Phone: 3607567362

Description

Whatcom Educational Credit Union (WECU) is a not-for-profit credit union established in 1936 in Bellingham, Washington, serving Whatcom County and the state of Washington. Originally founded as Bellingham Teachers Credit Union, it expanded membership beyond educators and is now NCUA-insured with over 89,000 members and $1.4 billion in assets. WECU operates as a member-owned financial cooperative focused on community service and education.

Membership Restrictions

Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in Washington state, as well as family members of current members. The credit union originally served Western Washington University and Whatcom Community College faculty and staff, but has since expanded to serve the broader Washington population. Individuals and entities must qualify within the credit union's field of membership and satisfy bylaws requirements.