Welcome to BCU
You Belong Where Banking is Better.
At BCU, you’ll find lower rates, fewer fees (and no fees when possible), greater rewards, and more innovative products and services than other financial institutions. Plus, as a community* member, you and your family members are all eligible to join.
Ready to sign up? Get started using the Join Today button below.
A relax-worthy rate
Let your money work hard (so you don’t have to) – earn 4.15% APY* with our 18-Month CD Special!
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Local Branches
Gurnee
6411 Grand Ave.
Gurnee, IL 60031
Susy Bolivar – 847-932-8830
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Crystal Lake
Vernon Hills
Libertyville
Lake Zurich
444 S Rand Rd., Suite 100,
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Credit Union?
A credit union is a not-for-profit, cooperative financial institution owned by its members. Credit unions offer the same services as banks, but the profit cycles back to members instead of stockholders. As a result, members benefit from higher earnings on deposit accounts, lower rates on loan products that typically have lower to no fees—bringing savings to the entire membership.
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Who can join?
US and Puerto Rico employees, contractors, temps of partner companies and their extended families nationwide are eligible for credit union membership. See if you qualify based on one or more of the following criteria:
Employment-based eligibility: You are a permanent, temporary or contract employee of one of the several elite employer groups offering the Credit Union’s services as a valuable employee benefit.
Community-based eligibility: You live or work in one of six local community charter counties: Lake, McHenry, DuPage, Kane or Cook (north of 95th Street on the south side of Chicago) County in Illinois, or Kenosha County in Wisconsin.
Family-based eligibility: You are the immediate or extended qualifying family of an existing member related by blood, marriage, fostering or adoption. Eligible family members include: spouses, parents, children, siblings, domestic partners, grandchildren, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Life. Money. You.® eligibility: You are a subscriber of the Life. Money. You.® Financial Well-Being program. -
How do I join the Credit Union?
The easiest way is online and completing the 10-minute online membership application. Be assured that this process is safe and secure. You can also contact us if you have any problems in the process. Click the Join Today button at the top of the page to begin.
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What if I open an account and then move or leave my company?
Once a member, always a member! Benefits of Credit Union membership will always be available to you and your family, no matter where life takes you. Relocating to a new area? No problem! Changing jobs? The Credit Union goes with you. Retiring? We're Here Today For Your Tomorrow. Our commitment to your financial well-being is truly a lifelong promise. We’re accessible 24 hours a day in all 50 states and abroad using our digital banking services and have many members who never set foot in a branch.
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What benefits come with Credit Union membership?
Our members are the reason we exist and is why we help our members maximize their benefits with products and services like:
- Access to your payroll funds up to a day early with Enhanced Direct Deposit™
- High-interest Checking with ATM fee reimbursement
- Low rate loans for homes, vehicles, college tuition and more
- Easy access to your free online credit score with SavvyMoney®
- Complimentary financial education resources provided by Life. Money. You.®
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Will my employer have access to my financial standing or account details?
No. Although we share a common interest in each employee’s Financial Well-being, your company and BCU are separate business entities. Furthermore, as your financial institution, BCU protects your private financial data and complies with stringent security standards.
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What if I have limited access to a branch location?
At the Credit Union, we're always looking to make it easier for you to Connect Your Way, so you can bank when and where you want through Digital Banking. Plus, once you’re a member, you’ll have access to thousands of surcharge-free ATMs and Shared Branches nationwide.
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What is a Certificate of Deposit (CD)?
A Certificate of Deposit (CD) is a savings account that holds a fixed amount of money for a fixed period of time, such as six months, one year, or five years, and in exchange, the issuing institution pays interest. When you cash in or redeem your CD, you receive the money you originally invested plus any interest.
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Disclosure
*Promotional rate accurate as of 11/1/2024. Offer available to BCU members, who fund the 18-month certificate with new money. New money is defined as money not on deposit with BCU at or within 90 days prior to account opening. The minimum balance required to open a Certificate Account and obtain the above promotional annual percentage yield (APY) is $500. The APY is based on the assumption that dividends will remain in the account until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Penalty may reduce earnings.
1Offer available to legal U.S. residents 18 years of age or older. Non-members receive a $25 deposit for opening a new BCU membership using promo code COM25 and depositing at least $25 in the first 30 days of account opening. A person seeking Credit Union membership must also meet at least one of the criteria found at BCU.org/Membership-Eligibility. New members will receive the $25 as a deposit into their Share-01 Savings account within 30 days of account open date. Existing members are not eligible for the offer. No substitutions for deposit allowed. Offer limited to one (1) deposit per person. Void where prohibited. BCU's decisions are final and binding on all matters relating to this offer. BCU, at its sole discretion, may terminate, in whole or part, and or modify, amend, or suspend this promotion in any way, at any time, for any reason without prior notice. Participants agree to release, discharge or hold harmless the sponsor, its respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, and others engage in the development and creation of this offer from any liability, claims, losses, and damages arising out of or relating to their participation in this offer or the acceptance, use, misuse, or possession of any prize received in this offer. BCU employees and immediate family members are not eligible to participate in this offer. Sponsored by BCU, 340 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061.
2Effective 9/1/2024, the ATM fee reimbursement disclosure below will change. Level 1 ATM surcharge fees will be covered up to $10.00 per month and Level 2 ATM surcharge fees will be covered up to $20.00 per month.
Membership must be opened between 7/1/2024 and 12/31/2024 to receive this promotional offer. The 3-month introductory period begins the month the membership is opened and ends on the last calendar day of the 4th month. During the 3-month introductory period Level 1 will earn 4.00% APY and Level 2 will earn 8.00% APY. After the 3-month introductory period, balances up to $15,000 will earn the stated higher rate and the portion of the balance over $15,000 will earn the stated lower rate. See rate sheet or website for current rates. The member account must meet all requirements to achieve either Level 1 or Level 2 for all three months to be eligible to receive the respective higher APY.
To earn monthly dividends and reimbursements of other banks’ ATM surcharge fees up to $5.00 per transaction, your account must meet all three of these requirements to qualify for Level 1 or Level 2. Please note, ATM surcharge fees are covered up to $5.00 per transaction, any remaining ATM surcharge fee over $5.00 will not be reimbursed. Effective 9/1/24, the reimbursement will change as noted above. Level 1 accounts will be covered up to $10.00 per month and Level 2 accounts will be covered up to $20.00 per month.
To achieve Level 1, you must have monthly direct deposits totaling at least $1000 into your PowerPlus Checking account on an ongoing monthly basis, enrollment in eStatements and completion of at least fifteen (15) qualified transactions.
To achieve Level 2, you must have direct deposits totaling at least $3000 into your PowerPlus Checking account on an ongoing monthly basis, enrollment in eStatements and completion of at least thirty (30) qualified transactions.
Qualified transactions include any combination of the following: BCU Debit Card PIN, Debit Card signature, credit card purchases, Online Bill Pay or ACH payments, which will apply toward the monthly requirements in the month they post to your account. Credit card transactions that post on the last day of the month will be applied toward the following month’s transaction total. Accounts not meeting all monthly requirements will not earn dividends and will not receive reimbursements of other banks’ ATM surcharge fees.
Rates accurate as of 9/1/2024. The dividend rate and annual percentage yield (APY) may change at any time. Balances up to $15,000 will earn the stated higher rate and the portion of the balance over $15,000 will earn the stated lower rate. See rate sheet or website for current rates. There is no minimum balance required to earn dividends. Dividends are paid monthly and calculated based on the average daily balance method. Fees may reduce earnings.
PowerPlus Checking is available as a personal account only and is limited to one account per member. When Opted In, if you do not have sufficient available funds in your checking account to clear a presented item, funds may automatically transfer from your savings or money market share and may count towards withdrawal limitations for that savings or money market share (Electronic funds transfers from savings and money market shares, which include overdraft transfers are limited to six per month). Each electronic funds transfer in excess of six per month is subject to a $3 excessive withdrawal fee. See Service Charges and Fees Schedule in Consumer Member Service Agreement for further details. PowerPlus™ Checking is a trademark of BCU.3 Offer only available on new accounts, open on or after 4/1/22. You will receive 35,000 CURewards bonus points upon making purchases totaling at least $1,500 (exclusive of credits, returns and adjustments) that post to your account within 90 days of your account open date. Account must be in good standing to receive the bonus points. After qualifying, please allow 6-8 weeks for the rewards to post to your rewards balance.
4 Earn 2 points per dollar on all net qualifying purchase transactions (purchases less credits, returns and adjustments). Cash advances, balance transfers, and checks used to access your account are not considered purchases and will not earn rewards.
5 Mention this offer to your Loan Representative to determine if you qualify to receive the cash bonus. Auto purchase and refinance loans must be funded between 10/1/2024-10/31/2024 to qualify. Additionally, a minimum loan amount of $10,000 is required to receive this cash bonus. Current BCU loans are not eligible for the cash bonus. May not be combined with any other vehicle promotional offers. The total amount financed may include proceeds for loan protection coverage such as Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP), Mechanical Repair Coverage (MRC), Prepaid Maintenance and Loan Payment Protection (LPP). The cash bonus will be awarded in the form of a direct deposit to your Credit Union checking or savings account within 3 business days from the funding date of the loan.
*STATE OF ILLINOIS COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT NOTICE: The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Department) evaluates our performance in meeting the financial services needs of this community, including the needs of low-income to moderate-income households. The Department takes this evaluation into account when deciding on certain applications submitted by us for approval by the Department. Your involvement is encouraged. You may obtain a copy of our evaluation. You may also submit signed, written comments about our performance in meeting community financial services needs to the Department.