About San Mateo Credit Union

In the world of San Francisco credit unions, San Mateo Credit Union stands apart. Founded nearly 60 years ago, San Mateo Credit Union has grown, allowing it to provide all the financial services its members need.

The credit union currently boasts $600 million in assets, as well as 68,000 members. Best of all, membership is open to anyone living, working or attending school in San Mateo County.

Why Choose San Mateo Credit Union Over a Bank

If you currently do business at a bank, you will be presently surprised by how business is done at San Mateo Credit Union. Unlike banks, which exist for the profits of shareholders, credit unions exist to provide services to members.

This means that rather than going to stock dividends for shareholders, all revenues are reinvested in the credit union. This translates back into lower fees and mortgage rates, as well as higher interest rates for depositors at San Mateo Credit Union.

The credit union provides all the services you have come to expect from your commercial bank without any of the hassles or problems that make you wondering why you keep your money there.

At San Mateo Credit Union, there are two philosophical statements that guide all business: “People helping people” and “Not for profit, not for charity, but for service.”

Related to this commitment to service is San Mateo Credit Union’s financial education service. SMCU wants you to make better financial choices. Thus, San Mateo Credit Union seeks to help you make better financial decisions through financial literacy and long-term planning to meet your financial goals. Seminars also help you to understand credit, protect yourself against identity theft, manage your money and budget for the future.

San Mateo Credit Union has eight branch locations, as well as 14 ATMs that allow you to conveniently obtain the financial services your require.