When a community banks together, everyone thrives.
As an employee of Lafayette College, not only is your membership free, but we’ll put $5 in your savings account to get you started on the road to financial happiness.
At First Commonwealth Credit Union, we’ve been putting our members first since 1959. And with over 60 years experience, we are the full-service, member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative our Lehigh Valley community deserves. We want to help you belong, grow, and thrive.
We exist to provide uncommonly exceptional service, which is why we designate a representative to tailor and craft a financial program that is specific to you. Plus, we offer a variety of financial services with features custom built to help you achieve your goals.
Our credit union was founded and is headquartered in the Lehigh Valley, and our focus has always been on helping our communities thrive. So the success of everyone in the region is the driving force behind everything we do.
With 12 convenient locations across the Greater Lehigh Valley plus access to over 6,000 shared branching locations and surcharge-free ATMS from coast to coast, 24/7 Account Access with Digital and Remote Banking, concierge banking services, and real, human associates you can actually talk to, we’re committed to making your banking experience better.
In addition to unmatched service and free membership, here are some other member benefits:
- Free Financial Health Check-ups
- Free Financial Counseling
- Access to investment advisory
- Free Debt Counseling
- 24/7 Access to Digital Banking, Remote Deposit, Personal Financial Manager
- Contactless banking including Remote Deposit, ApplePay and our NEW contactless cards
- Earn 1.5% cash back with our Empower Credit Card
- Value checking with no minimum balance or monthly fees, free bill pay, fraud protection and direct deposit bonus
- Exclusive access to preferred pricing, partner offers, TicketsAtWork®