Utah Community Credit Union
{{Short description|Credit union based in Provo, Utah}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Utah Community Credit Union
| logo = UCCU Logo.png
| type = Credit union
| industry = Financial services
| foundation = {{start date and age |1955}}
| location_country = United States
| key_people = Justin Olson (CEO)
| area_served =
| products = Savings; Checking; Consumer Loans; Mortgages; Credit Cards; Online Banking
| assets = $3 billion (2024)
| num_employees = 525
| num_employees_year = 2024
| homepage = {{url|https://www.uccu.com/}}
}}
Utah Community Credit Union (UCCU) is a federally chartered credit union headquartered in Provo, Utah, regulated under the authority of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).{{cite news |last1=Porter |first1=Carley |title=Wasatch Front housing prices drop, Colliers International finalizes two Provo transactions |url=https://www.heraldextra.com/business/local/wasatch-front-housing-prices-drop-colliers-international-finalizes-two-provo/article_5752729e-d948-5b23-b64b-440b48ca6e67.html |access-date=10 December 2019 |work=Daily Herald}}
History
UCCU was founded in 1955 as the BYU Employees' Federal Credit Union at Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah, by seven individuals who recognized the need for a not-for-profit financial institution that would be owned by its members and prioritize their financial well-being.
In 1977, the credit union moved off campus when it opened its first official branch on Canyon Road in Provo and changed its name to Universal Campus Federal Credit Union.{{cite news |author= |title=Campus Credit Union expands its membership |url=https://universe.byu.edu/2000/02/10/campus-credit-union-expands-its-membership/ |access-date=19 December 2019 |work=BYU Universe}}
In 2000, the credit union changed its name to Utah Community Federal Credit Union (UCCU) to better reflect its growing membership throughout the state of Utah. It also expanded its field of membership to include anyone who lives, works, attends school, or worships in Utah County.
In 2008, UCCU partnered with Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah to provide the convenience of combining the UVU Campus ID and a UCCU VISA Debit into one card (UVU PlusCard).{{cite news |title=OneCard ID at new UVU |url=https://www.deseret.com/2008/6/14/20258201/onecard-id-at-new-uvu |access-date=16 April 2020 |work=Deseret News |date=14 June 2008}} The UVU partnership expanded through acquiring the naming rights to the UCCU Center (2010){{cite news |last1=Meyers |first1=Donald |title=Credit union buys naming rights to UVU events center |url=https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=50189120&itype=CMSID |access-date=16 April 2020 |work=Salt Lake Tribune |date=30 August 2010}} and the UCCU Stadium (coming 2025).
Community Involvement
The credit union’s commitment to community involvement is ingrained in its name and mission. UCCU actively supports local events and charitable organizations like United Way, Boys and Girls Club of Utah County, Make A Wish Foundation, and Kids on the Move.
Awards
The credit union has won multiple awards throughout the years from credible companies including The Salt Lake Tribune, United Way, [https://www.datatrac.com/ Datatrac], [https://www.q2.com/ Q2], Forbes, and more.
Membership
UCCU is a member oriented financial cooperative dedicated to the ideal of “People Helping People.” As such, the credit union actively fosters a sense of ownership and shared success among its members. In addition to gaining access to a range of financial services, members of UCCU become part of a community-focused institution where their financial well-being is prioritized.
Although the majority of its members are found in Utah, anyone can join UCCU.