Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union (PSFCU) is a federally insured, federally-chartered, credit union with over 108,000 primary members, serving over 120,000 people. PSFCU has 21 branches in New York, New Jersey, Illinois and Pennsylvania. PSFCU is the largest ethnic credit union in the United States.[1][2][3]
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| Formerly | Industrial and Commercial Federal Credit Union |
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| Company type | Credit union |
| Industry | Financial services |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Headquarters | 100 McGuinness Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11222 |
Number of locations | 21 |
Area served | Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania |
Key people | Krzysztof Matyszczyk, Chairman Bogdan Chmielewski, CEO |
| Products | Savings, checking, consumer loans, mortgages, credit cards, investments, online banking |
| Total assets | $2.035 billion (2019) 
$1.920 billion (2018) $1.840 billion (2017) |
| Members | 96,188 (September 2018) |
| Website | https://en.psfcu.com/ |
History
editThe Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union was chartered in 1976 by the founders by Rev. Longin Tolczyk and members of the Polish & Slavic Center. In creating the PSFCU, the founders intended to help immigrants who were turned down by traditional banks. The bank was originally called the Industrial and Commercial Federal Credit Union, and was referred to as such in its first charter. In 1979, the credit union adopted its current name.
The first office of the credit union was established on 940 Manhattan Avenue in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, adjacent to the Polish & Slavic Center. In 1981, the PSFCU moved its headquarters to 140 Greenpoint Avenue.
In 1987, the first New Jersey branch was opened in Union, followed by rapid expansion over the New York City metropolitan area. In 2007, PSFCU established an ATM at the American Czestochowa in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. In 2010, the PSFCU started its expansion into Illinois with branches in Norridge, Mt. Prospect, Bridgeview and Schaumburg.[4] In January 2019, the Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union opened its first branch in the state of Pennsylvania, in the town of Stroudsburg.
The Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union is the largest sponsor of the annual Pulaski Day Parade in New York City.[3]
Membership
editAnyone can become a member of the Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union. Upon electing to open an account at the PSFCU, the individual can also select to become a "sponsoring member" of the Polish & Slavic Center, Polish Cultural Foundation, Polonia of Long Island, Polish Supplementary School Council of America, General Pulaski Memorial Parade Committee, Alliance of Polish Clubs in the United States, Polish Highlanders Alliance of North America, Kosciuszko Foundation, Copernicus Foundation, or Polish Army Veterans Association of America. Previously, only persons of Polish or Slavic descent could become a member of the federal credit union, however that rule has since been changed and membership is open to all persons willing to join, regardless of ethnicity.[5]
Services
editPolish & Slavic Federal Credit Union offers these services:[6]
- Checking accounts and related, including debit cards
- Savings account
- Certificates of deposit
- IRAs
- Consumer loans of all kinds
- Lines of credit (LOC)
- Credit cards
- Auto loans: Car loans, motorcycle loans, etc.
- Home equity loans and Home equity lines of credit
- Mortgages
- Federally insured student loans
- Direct deposit
- Home banking – initially offered in 2007
References
edit- ^ Kirk Semple (September 20, 2008). "A Land of Opportunity Lures Poles Back Home". The New York Times. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ Cindy Capitani (July 11, 2016). "Nation's Largest Ethnic Credit Union Opens Wallington Branch". Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ a b "PSFCU Annual Report 2018" (PDF). Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
- ^ "PSFCU Opens 17th Branch With Latest New Jersey Location". GlobeNewswire. July 6, 2016. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ Ken Tumin (August 10, 2010). "10 of the Strangest Credit Union Eligibility Requirements". DepositAccounts. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ "Overview - Polish & Slavic FCU". PSFCU. Retrieved June 27, 2018.