Welcome to Y-12 Credit Union

We are here to transform lives.
You have goals. You have plans. And you have your whys. We're here to bring the how to every one of them.

Become A Member

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OUR MEMBERSHIP

Becoming a member is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Here's how:

1. Tell us how you're eligible.

During your application, we'll ask which of the many ways you're eligible for membership.

2. Fill out your info.

Go ahead and gather a few things like your driver's license and Social Security number.

3. Set up your account.

With your current institution's info in hand, you can fund your account right away.

Become A Member

There are multiple ways you could be eligible for membership:

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We serve many communities across the southeast U.S. 

See if you are eligible based on your home, work, church, or school address.

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Mother and daughters taking a selfie.IMMEDIATE FAMILY 

If you have an immediate family member who is already a member, you're automatically eligible.

This includes a parent, sibling, child, spouse, grandparent, grandchild, step-parent, step-sibling, or step-child.

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We partner with many businesses and organizations to extend opportunities to current or retired employees.

You can select your business or organization partner within the membership application.

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If you don't qualify through another option, you can join the Y-12 FCU Gives Foundation and become eligible for Credit Union membership. 

We will make a one-time donation on your behalf to the Foundation's mission of fighting childhood hunger. Visit y12fcugives.org to learn more about our Foundation.

OUR COMMITTMENT

We are proud to be a CDFI!

As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), we are part of the certified effort to expanding economic opportunity in low-income communities by providing access to financial products and services for local residents and businesses.

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OUR ROLE

You are our why. We are:

  • Unlike banks, which are owned and managed by corporate shareholders, we are owned by the people who use our services (AKA our members). Membership is based on a communal bond called the "field of membership." Our decisions are made with members in mind.

  • Our profits are returned to members in various forms, such as reduced fees, higher deposit rates, and lower loan rates, whereas banks' profits return to shareholders.
  • With us, your deposits are federally insured up to $250,000 by the NCUA.

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  • We equip our members and communities with the tools and resources to make money management easy.

    In addition, we are proud to support our communities with our Bill T. Hicks Scholarship Program for students and our Y-12 FCU Gives Foundation with a mission of ending childhood hunger. 


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Our History

A small group of employees at the Y-12 plant formed the credit union in June 1950. Word spread about the extraordinary experiences members found there, including new ways to save, creation of strong futures, and achievement to upward mobility. By October the Credit Union had more than 700 members.

Our first Board of Directors were:
President Don Phillips, C.L. Estes, John Reece, W.K. Palmer, Vice President James R. Whitcomb, Evan Means, and Mabel Tyer 

Y-12 FCU Gives Foundation

On July 17, 2017, we formed the Y-12 FCU Gives Foundation, which was founded to extend the Credit Union's mission of "people helping people" into the philanthropic realm of charitable giving and support.

The mission of the foundation is to reduce the number of undernourished children in the communities we serve by providing them food, knowledge and resources.


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Board of Directors

Your board and committee members are volunteers who generously give their time and talent to lead our Credit Union efforts. In addition to monthly meetings, they spend countless hours on Credit Union business and activities on behalf of our members. This volunteer spirit is the heart of the credit union movement.

David Rupert, Chair
Lloyd Jollay, Vice Chair
David Liles, Financial Officer
Hurtis Hodges, Secretary 
Sam Pelchar, Director
Tom Fisher, Director

To contact our volunteer Board Members, please address mail to:
P.O. Box 2512
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-2512

Annual Report

You can learn about your Credit Union’s assets, expenses and income in the Y-12 Credit Union Annual Report. Statements from the CEO, Board of Directors, Treasurer and Supervisory Committee are also included. 

2023 Annual & Community Report

 

 

Hear it from our members.


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"I have always been treated with the utmost courtesy and kindness at this branch. Service was excellent. I never imagined that a simple request to make a deposit in my checking and savings, and to obtain a debit card could be handled so easily and quickly. They even made my card for me right there! Keep up the good work and thank you so much!"

Darla B.


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"Always friendly service from the staff. A+++ "

Gaye L.


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"Always had a positive experience any time I had to call into Y12, the staff were always professional and helpful in assisting in problem resolving issues with the loan and its status. They were all able to resolve any concerns and answer all questions, to my satisfaction."

Laura G.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

You may be asking...

  • You're eligible to join if you:
    • Are a current or retired employee from one of the many businesses and organizations Y-12 Credit Union partners with in the U.S.
    • Are an immediate family member of a current Y-12 Credit Union member
    • Live, work, worship, or attend school in one of our eligible communities. Our address look-up tool can help!
    • If you are not eligible through another option, you can join our Y-12 FCU Gives Foundation and become eligble for Y-12 Credit Union membership. The Foundation's mission is to end childhood hunger, and it serves communities through volunteer work, grants, and resource efforts.


  • With your application, we'll ask for information for each applicant like:
    • Social Security Number (SSN) or ITIN
    • Driver's license or government-issued photo ID
    • Personal information like birthday, phone number, address, and email


  • Nope, there are no membership fees at Y-12 Credit Union.

  • Oh yeah! Explore our locations here. In addition, we offer Personal Teller Machines (PTMs) with two-way video chat and extended hours.

    • Flexibility means having options. Manage your accounts in a branch, online, over the phone, through chat, in-app, with Video Banking, and more.
    • With our nationwide co-op ATM network, say goodbye to ATM fees and surcharges.
    • As a credit union, we make decisions with a member-first approach. Your success is our success.
    • Switching your account from another institution won't be a headache. Our free online tool, ClickSWITCH, will securely transfer direct deposits and recurring payments to your Y-12 Credit Union account.
    • From financial wellness tools to tips and tricks, take advantage of a supportive team that has your back and wants to see you succeed.


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