SECU Federal Credit Union was chartered on March 26, 1960. In 1960,  we started with 8 members and $40.00 in deposits.
 
In 1978, we moved into our current quarters, located at 1780 Fowler  in the Columbia Center North Shopping Center. This location, while having a Richland address, is centrally located for our members in Benton and Franklin counties.
 
In 1999 we opened two branch offices, one in Pasco, WA at 1817 W. Sylvester and a second branch Kennewick at 807 Vineyard Dr.
 
Throughout our history, SECU has remained true to it's purpose of providing financial services for school employees. The many volunteers serving on the Credit Union's Board of Directors, Supervisory Committee, Credit Committee, Nominating Committee, and Scholarship Committee ensure that the Credit Union is owned and governed by the people within it's field of membership.
 
Membership
        
To become a member of SECU Federal Credit Union you must be within our field of membership or related to someone who is in our field of membership.  Our field of membership includes:
        
1. Employees of primary or secondary public, private, and parochial schools, the
    Pasco Service Office of Educational Service District No. 123 and of Columbia
    Basin College who work in Benton or Franklin Counties.
2. Employees of the following companies working in Kennewick, Washington
     ▪ Brutzman’s Inc.
     ▪ Navajo Trucking Inc.
     ▪ Northwest Christian Counseling Center
     ▪ Vernal Shreve Custom
3. Employees of the following companies working in Richland, Washington
     ▪ Lithia Ford
     ▪ IDS
     ▪ Richland Lutheran Church
     ▪ Ted Potter & Associates
4. Spouses of persons who died while within the field of membership of this
    credit union; employees of this credit union; persons retired as pensioners
    or annuitants from the above employment; members of their immediate
    families or households; and organizations of such persons.
 
Membership Benefits
SECU Federal Credit Union has been providing financial services to school employees in Benton & Franklin Counties since 1960. Members enjoy a variety of savings accounts at very competitive rates, which are insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund.  Our diverse loan program is designed to meet the many needs of our members.  Loan Protection and Life Savings insurance programs, a keystone of the credit union philosophy are available on most savings
and loan types.
 
How Do I Join?
Applying for membership is easy. Visit one of our offices, make an initial deposit and allow us to introduce you to the many benefits available.
 
Once a Member Always a Member
Whether you change jobs, relocate, or retire you will still remain a member of the credit union family as long as you maintain at least one $5 share in your share account.
 
Our Family Tree has Some Empty Branches
The SECU family tree has plenty of room for members of your family!  Did you know that SECU extends membership to your relatives? Parents, children, siblings ….. you name it!