Financial Service Centers Cooperative, Inc. Announces Northwest Credit Union Expands Locations to 6,300 for Members Nationwide

Northwest Credit Union expands locations to 6,300 for members nationwide by joining a shared branching network of credit unions in a cooperative effort to provide members more access points.

Ontario, CA, January 22, 2010 --(allCUnews)-- Another Northwest Credit Union Joins FSCC to offer nearly 6,300 locations to their members.

Officials at Financial Service Centers Cooperative, Inc. (FSCC), the nation’s largest and most convenient credit union Shared Branching Network, are pleased to announce that PrimeSource Credit Union of Spokane, Washington will join the network beginning in February to provide their members nearly 6,300 locations nationwide. In the Northwest alone, there are over 560 Shared Branching locations, including 24/7 Vcom Kiosks at 7-Eleven® stores.

PrimeSource Credit Union welcomes the unique service as it will provide members more convenient access to their money and accounts coast to coast. “Joining the FSCC network offers our members the safety and convenience of being able to access their accounts across the nation. We are delighted to participate in FSCC’s Shared Branching network, knowing that other credit unions share the collaborative spirit with our members that makes this network great,” said Margaret Burkholz, CEO of PrimeSource Credit Union.

PrimeSource Credit Union members will be able to perform multiple transactions at any one of the participating locations including deposits, withdrawals, transfers, balance and history inquiries, loan payments and advances, and more.

“We are thrilled to welcome PrimeSource Credit Union into the network, and with a significant number of Shared Branching locations nationwide as well as in the Northwest, PrimeSource Credit Union and its membership will enjoy this expansion of locations without having to build brick and mortar,” noted Sarah Canepa Bang, President/CEO, FSCC. "Keeping costs down while providing more locations and convenience is imperative for today’s credit unions.”

Shared Branching locations, including participating 7-Eleven stores can be found on www.cuswirl.com [1].

About Financial Service Centers Cooperative, Inc. (FSCC)
FSCC is the nation’s largest and most convenient credit union Shared Branching Network providing nearly 6,300 full service deposit-taking locations in the U.S. and four foreign countries. FSCC’s innovative use of technology allows it to offer 24/7 access for financial services at more than 2,200 7-Eleven® Vcom® Units. FSCC credit unions represent $141 billion in assets. Since 1999, FSCC has returned over $14 million to its members through patronage dividends, rebates and return of capital. For more information, please visit www.fscc.com [2] or call 888-372-2669 ext. 1235.

About PrimeSource Credit Union
PrimeSource Credit Union is a cooperative financial institution with $46 million in assets. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works or worships within the state of Washington. PrimeSource Credit Union formerly conducted business as Telco Credit Union and was first managed by the employees of Pacific Telephone Company. In March 1935, the credit union was doing so well that the employees decided to become an Incorporated State Chartered Credit Union, and in 2005 Telco officially changed its name to PrimeSource Credit Union. This year PrimeSource will celebrate it’s 75th Anniversary and is proud to say that the personal service and responsiveness to member’s needs is the same as it was 75 years ago, abiding by the motto “‘People who care. Service you depend on.” More information can be found at www. primesourcecu.org.

Contact: Rozana Audisho
Public Relations Manager, FSCC
(888) 372-2669 ext 1233
raudisho@fscc.com [3]

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Contact Information
financial service centers cooperative, inc
Rozana Audisho
909-753-1233
raudisho@fscc.com [3]
www.fscc.com [2]
Sarah Canepa Bang, (909) 753-1205, sarahcbang@fscc.com [4]