Credit Unions You Can Join in Illinois
Community credit unions in Illinois that take members by where you live, work, worship or go to school. Each one is listed largest first, with its own wording and the site we read it on.
Credit unions anyone can join, wherever you live →How to qualify in Illinois
A community credit union serves the area named in its charter. If you live, work, worship or study there, you can usually join; many also accept people who run a business or volunteer in the area.
Relatives and household members of a member can often join too. Check the wording below against where you live, then open a share account to become a member.
Community credit unions in Illinois
Scott Credit Union
Where you live or workEdwardsville, IL · 131,312 members · $1.9 billion in assets
“Scott Credit Union membership is open to anyone living or working in the 32 counties we serve in Illinois and Missouri, plus others who meet certain additional membership eligibility requirements.”from scu.org
Full details and how to join →Siu Credit Union
Where you live or workCarbondale, IL · 46,485 members · $591 million in assets
“Membership is open to anyone who lives or works in these 24 counties: Alexander, Clinton, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Marion, Massac, Monroe, Perry, Pope.”from siucu.org
Full details and how to join →Vicinity Credit Union
Where you live or workChicago, IL · 17,491 members · $204 million in assets
“You’re eligible for membership if any of the following apply to you: I live, work, or worship in Cook County, Illinois.”from vicinitycreditunion.com
Full details and how to join →Midwest Members Credit Union
Where you live or workWood River, IL · 17,463 members · $227 million in assets
“Anyone who lives, works, worships, volunteers in, or attends school in Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, Montgomery, or St.”from midmembers.org
Full details and how to join →Rock Valley Credit Union
Where you live or workLoves Park, IL · 15,839 members · $174 million in assets
“If you live, work, worship, or attend school in Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, DeKalb, Lee, or Stephenson counties in Illinois, or in Green, Rock, or Walworth counties in Wisconsin you can join Rock Valley Credit Union.”from rockvalleycreditunion.org
Full details and how to join →Community Trust Credit Union
Where you live or workGurnee, IL · 13,356 members · $336 million in assets
“Live or work in Lake or McHenry Counties in Illinois or Kenosha County in Wisconsin, or have a relative who is a CTCU member.”from ctcu.org
Full details and how to join →United Community Credit Union
Where you live or workQuincy, IL · 10,467 members · $134 million in assets
“Individuals living or working in Adams, Brown, Hancock, Pike, and Schuyler in Illinois or in Lewis, Marion, & Ralls counties in Missouri are eligible to join our credit union.”from myuccu.com
Full details and how to join →Gale Credit Union
Where you live or workGalesburg, IL · 4,770 members · $74 million in assets
“Membership with Gale Credit Union is open to anyone who lives or works in Knox, Warren, Henderson, Mercer, Henry, Stark, Peoria, Tazewell, Mason, and Woodford counties, Illinois and once a Member, always a Member.”from galecu.net
Full details and how to join →Illinois Valley Credit Union
Where you live or workPeru, IL · 4,245 members · $36 million in assets
“Any and all persons, who live, work, reside, or worship in LaSalle, Bureau or Putnam Counties of Illinois are eligible for membership.”from ivcu.com
Full details and how to join →Community Plus Credit Union
Where you live or workRantoul, IL · 3,565 members · $28 million in assets
“Anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in Champaign, Ford or Piatt County can open account.”from cplusfcu.org
Full details and how to join →Riverside Community Credit Union
Where you live or workKankakee, IL · 3,544 members · $52 million in assets
“Membership is open to anyone who lives or works within a 30-mile radius of the city of Kankakee.”from riversidecu.com
Full details and how to join →Fox Valley Credit Union
Where you live or workAurora, IL · 3,417 members · $46 million in assets
“Membership is open to those who live or work in Aurora, Montgomery, or Kendall County, along with several Employer Select Groups (SEG's), such as the Burlington Northern Santa-Fe Railway and the Dial Corporation (and their affiliates).”from foxvalleycu.com
Full details and how to join →
More credit unions in this list
| Credit union | Where | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Moline Municipal Credit Union | Moline | 2,910 |
| River To River Credit Union | Vienna | 2,483 |
| Advantage One Credit Union | Morrison | 2,382 |
| Generations Credit Union | Rockford | 2,064 |
| State Employees Community Credit Union | Alton | 1,029 |
| Chicago Avenue Garage Credit Union | Chicago | 554 |
| Aurora Postal Employees Credit Union | Aurora | 438 |
Who can join, across Illinois's credit unions
Not in one of these areas?
Some credit unions take anyone, directly or through an association, wherever you live. The largest include Connexus Credit Union, American Heritage Credit Union, Utah Community Credit Union.