Relocating to Berks County, PA

When you’re moving to a new place, you’ll have many new necessities to find. The right grocery store, gas station, hair salon, and dry cleaner are just a few of the “new” places you’ll need to identify. You’ll also need a new source for financial products and services. Fortunately, one of the many benefits of relocating to Berks County, PA, is the right to membership in the local credit union: Bellco FCU.

Before jumping at the first bank you see or converting to an entirely online financial institution, consider all the benefits of using a federally backed, local credit union. For those who reside, work, attend school, and worship in Berks County, and their immediate family members, membership in Bellco Federal Credit Union offers competitive interest rates, modern banking conveniences, friendly and fast service, and comprehensive financial services and products.

Established in 1938 as Bell Telephone Credit Union, Bellco Federal Credit Union is a member-owned and not-for-profit financial institution. For your checking or savings account needs; a home, auto, or personal loan; or even the modern conveniences of online and mobile banking, become a member of Bellco FCU once you move.

Items of Importance about Credit Unions

Credit unions are very similar to banks with a few striking differences. The primary distinction is that credit unions belong to the members rather than to stockholders. The motive of banks is to turn a profit for the benefit of these stockholders, but credit unions are instead motivated by assisting the community. As a member, you will have a say in all of our decision-making processes.

Becoming a member is surprisingly simple. Those who meet the requirements simply have to deposit $5 in a Member Savings account. This will establish membership, and the membership won’t end even if you change jobs or move away from Berks County. 

Credit Unions also tend to offer more benefits than traditional banks, including competitive interest rates. We encourage you to compare our rates at Bellco FCU to those available from traditional financial institutions.

You’ll also enjoy lower fees, meaning that more of your money stays in your wallet. We proudly provide free checking accounts, online banking, and various other services free of charge and with fewer restrictions. 

Our focus is on the member rather than the shareholder. We provide neighborly service customized to each member. We offer the service of financial professionals who know how best to adjust a product or service to your situation now and in the future. 

When you’re in the process of relocating to Berks County, PA, you should definitely put becoming a member of Bellco Federal Credit Union on your agenda. We provide customized financial services and products, competitive rates when it matters, and the money-saving benefits a credit union can provide. Contact us in-person, via telephone, or online today for more information!