Membership

Grow Where You Belong

Whether you’re building credit, buying a home, planning for college, or saving for something special – we’re here for all of it. We offer guidance, support, and financial tools that are built around you.

When You Join AmeriCU, You Get:

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Belonging Has Its Benefits

Being a member means more than access to great rates – it means having a financial partner who believes in your success.

Just a few reasons our members love belonging to AmeriCU:

Eligibility to Join AmeriCU

Become An AmeriCU Member

As a credit union, AmeriCU is a not-for-profit financial institution owned by the people who bank with us – our members! But – but we’re so much more than a bank! You’re eligible to join AmeriCU if:

  • You live, work, worship, or attend school within AmeriCU’s field of membership, which includes 51-counties in New York
  • You (or a member of your family) is on active duty, retired from service, in the reserves, or a veteran of the U.S. military
  • You are employed by an AmeriCU Business Partner, Trade Group or Association
  • You are an immediate family member of (or live in the household of) an AmeriCU member
  • You are a Member of the AmeriCU Charitable Foundation.

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Areas We Serve

While AmeriCU is everywhere you are with our Virtual Financial Center, our credit union is proud to serve the following 51 counties in New York:

Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Clinton, Cortland, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Montgomery, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Otsego, St. Lawrence, Schoharie, Seneca, Tioga, Tompkins, Wayne, Albany, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Erie, Genesee, Greene, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schuyler, Steuben, Sullivan, Ulster, Warren, Washington, Wyoming, and Yates.

Join AmeriCU for the Credit Union Difference

The Credit Union Difference

As a credit union, AmeriCU is a not-for-profit financial institution owned by the people who bank with us – our members – but we’re so much more than a bank! AmeriCU offers:

  • Better rates, with fewer fees.
  • Convenient loan options for everyone, no matter the need.
  • Easy account access so you can connect wherever you are.
  • Savings and checking products designed for your financial future.
  • Real connections – available 24/7 when you need us. Online, in person, and everywhere in between.
Let's Connect

Questions? Click the ‘Let’s Connect’ button in the bottom right-hand corner to get started!

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Latest From AmeriCU

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News

Sep 11, 2026

Let’s Connect Week Comes to Armory Square Financial Center

AmeriCU Credit Union is bringing financial expertise and personalized guidance together during Let’s Connect Week, taking place September 28 through October 2 at the Armory Square Financial Center.

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Events

Sep 26, 2026

Free Shred Day at Peru Financial Center

Safely destroy sensitive documents at AmeriCU’s Shred Day. On-site shredding helps protect against identity theft and keeps your information secure.

Home Equity Loans And Home Equity Lines Of Credit

Education

Sep 18, 2026

Home Equity Loans and Home Equity Lines of Credit

Learn how homeowners can use their home equity through a Home Equity Loan or Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC). This course explains the differences, requirements, benefits, and risks of each option to help you make informed borrowing decisions.