Join AFFCU
Experience a better way of banking. Become a member by opening your account online today.
We’re all about YOU!
Our mission at AFFCU is to enrich our members’ lives through consistent, exceptional member experiences. We do so by making your financial well-being our top priority, while helping you achieve and maintain a financially healthy life.
Competitive rate, lower fees.
Instead of lining the pockets of shareholders, our profits are returned to you in the form of fewer fees, higher rates on deposits, and lower rates on loans.
Exceptional Service & Support
Our Google reviews say it all: Always there for me, exceptional customer service, you are treated like family, truly helpful, just awesome. Should we go on?
Access, Ease and Convenience
With mobile banking, online banking, 55,000 fee-free ATMs, and about 5,600 shared branching locations nationwide, you can bank any time,
"Where You Matter”
Who can join
You can join AFFCU.
We serve the financial needs of consumers throughout the greater Baltimore communities. AFFCU is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, volunteers, attends school, or has family in the following Maryland counties:
- Baltimore County
- Baltimore City
- Carroll County
- Harford County
There’s a good chance this includes you, so come join us!
Member benefits
Low loan rates. High APY checking. Low (or no fees). Awesome rewards. But wait, there’s more!
Free seminars
We love visiting workplaces to teach free financial seminars. We’ll even bring lunch!
Fee-free ATMs available nationwide
Access to over 30,000 fee-free ATMs nationwide through the CO-OP Network.
5,600 branches
With our shared branching network, you have access to 5,600 branches nationwide.
Member bonuses
When we perform well financially, we reward our members with a year-end dividend bonus.
Free AD&D coverage
All members are eligible to enroll for $1,000 no-cost TruStage® Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
Skip a loan payment
Need a little extra cash in your pocket? You can skip up to two monthly loan payments per year.
Why a credit union?
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FEES & RATES
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WHO CAN JOIN
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AFFCU
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FEES & RATES
Fewer fees, lower rates
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Anyone in field of membership
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Not-for-Profit Cooperative
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Member Owned
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Giving back to our members
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federal insurance
NCUA Insured (250K)
BANKS
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More fees, higher rates
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No eligibility criteria based on location or employer
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For-Profit Corporation
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Increasing shareholder earnings
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FDIC Insured (250K)
Membership eligibility FAQs
Family member is defined as spouses, children, sisters, brothers, grandparents, step-relatives, and adoptive children of people employed or volunteering at an approved Select Employee Group (SEG) affiliated with AFFCU. Partners living within the same household sharing in the economic responsibilities of that household are also eligible to join.
No. Once a member, you are a member for life. Once you join Atlantic Financial Federal Credit Union your membership remains intact regardless of any employer changes.
— Chelsea D.AFFCU has been wonderful from the moment I signed up. I don’t just feel like a number. I truly believe AFFCU cares about each one of their customers. Thank you for all that you do!
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Volunteer Opportunities
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