Five Credit Unions Unite to Ensure No-Surcharge ATM Benefits for 12,000 NC National Guard Personnel Worldwide!

Raleigh, NC – Four credit unions with military ties have signed Bilateral Agreements with State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) to help ensure NC National Guard personnel have access to no-surcharge Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) worldwide.  SECU signed agreements with Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union, Marine Federal Credit Union, Navy Federal Credit Union and Pentagon Federal Credit Union that will allow Guardsmen to utilize more than 1,600 no-surcharge ATMs.  Whether serving in Guam, Japan, or stateside in locations such as Quantico, Virginia or Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Guardsmen will save as much as $3 per ATM transaction with the elimination of the surcharge fee!  The move is part of SECU’s ongoing effort to assist military personnel and thank them for their continuous efforts to serve our Country.  Military members at all five credit unions will also have surcharge-free access to all of SECU’s Cash Points ATM network, with over 1,000 ATM locations in North Carolina. 

“It’s an excellent opportunity for the members of both credit unions to have increased access to surcharge-free ATMs in the state of North Carolina,” comments David G. Elliott, President/CEO of Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union.  “This is a perfect example of the cooperative spirit of credit unions in North Carolina.”

“PenFed is very excited to partner with State Employees’ Credit Union to provide
 extended surcharge-free ATM access to the military community in North Carolina,” says Frank Pollack, President, PenFed.  “Not only is this a beneficial service for our members based in North Carolina, but truly reflects our commitment and spirit as a credit union to provide attractive financial services with extended value.”

Cutler Dawson, President/CEO of Navy Federal Credit Union, notes the added value of its 3.4 million members visiting SECU’s no-surcharge ATMs.  Dawson comments, “NCSECU’s extensive ATM network in North Carolina is an important access point for Navy Federal members stationed at the numerous military locations in that state.”

Craig Chamberlin, CEO of Marine Federal Credit Union, adds, “It is our pleasure to participate in this program and in a very small way, give back to those who continue to protect our freedoms.”

Jim Blaine, President of State Employees’ Credit Union, comments, “Our Credit Union has always been impressed with the military-focused US credit unions and the benefits they offer to their members.  These partnerships expand what SECU can do as a credit union to also enhance the benefits afforded to the 12,000 NC National Guard soldiers and airmen in North Carolina.  With our State’s strong military presence, it’s great to see these credit unions coming together for the good of those who serve our Country.”

About Navy Federal Credit Union

Navy Federal Credit Union is the world’s largest natural person credit union with $40 billion in assets, 3.4 million members, 180 branch offices, and 7,100 employees worldwide.  The credit union serves all Department of Defense military and civilian personnel and their families.  For additional information about Navy Federal, visit navyfederal.org.

About Pentagon Federal Credit Union 
Pentagon Federal Credit Union, established in 1935, has more than 900,000 members and assets in excess of $13.9 billion, and provides worldwide service to Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Department of Defense, and Department of Homeland Security personnel; members of the VFW; employees or volunteers of the American Red Cross; and others in the defense community and their families.  For more information about Pentagon Federal Credit Union, visit www.penfed.org.
About FBFCU
Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union (www.fortbraggfcu.org) is a not-for-profit, full service financial institution serving the active duty and retired military and their family members since 1960.  Also anyone that works regularly on Fort Bragg as well as members of the Braxton Bragg Chapter of AUSA can obtain membership with Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union. Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union serves over 53,000 members nationwide.
About Marine Federal Credit Union
Chartered in 1959 to serve the saving and borrowing needs of the Marines, Sailors and Civilians aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Marine Federal Credit Union’s field of membership now includes over 300 business partners as well as those serving at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.  Marine FCU, with 100,752 members and 20 branches (16 in eastern North Carolina and 4 in the Quantico, Virginia area) is headquartered in Jacksonville, North Carolina and currently has assets of $646 million.

About SECU
SECU is a non-profit financial cooperative owned by its members.  SECU has been providing the employees of the State of North Carolina and their families with consumer financial services for more than 70 years.  Currently serving over 1.5 million members, SECU provides services through 226 branch offices, over 1,000 ATMs, 24/7 call centers and a website—www.ncsecu.org.