The best not-so-secret: Shared Branching
It’s time to spill the beans on something that’s been flying under the radar for far too long—credit union shared branching. If you’re a SAFE member, you may have heard a whisper about it, but today, we’re bringing the “secret” out in the open—and trust us, it’s a game-changer.
The CO-OP Shared branching Network gives you access to thousands of credit union branches nationwide so you can do your banking anywhere. Whether you’re on a road trip, visiting family, or just across town, there’s likely a shared branch nearby to help you out. Come to think of it, it’s like SAFE just magically multiplied!
Need to make a deposit? Done. Want to withdrawal some cash? That’s easy! Have some questions about your account? Shared branching has you covered. And, the best part is, the shared credit union philosophy makes it feel like you’re doing business with your home branch. Like an extension of your SAFE family, really.
Take this scenario as an example: You’re visiting your in-laws in Nebraska for the holidays. The Black Friday Shopping rush got a little crazy and you lost your debit card. Turning off your lost card was super easy using the card management feature in your SAFE App, but now you’ve got no way to purchase that incredibly cool Zoomi-bot that your kid has been asking Santa for all season. The worst part is, it’s 80% off—today only and it’s flying off the shelves!
You don’t panic though because you’re a SAFE member and you have access to shared branching! An easy search from our website reveals a shared credit union within 2 miles of your location. You stop in for a quick cash withdrawal from your SAFE checking account and you’re back at the store just in time to grab the last Zoomi-bot. Christmas is saved!
Okay, we may have been a little dramatic with that scenario, but you get the idea! The truth is, shared branching is not a new concept, but it is an exclusive benefit not offered by the big corporate banks. Of course, that’s not a worry for you, since shared branching is a built-in perk with your SAFE Federal Credit Union Membership!
Now that you know the “secret,” consider yourself part of the club of really smart credit union members who already enjoy this benefit. And, next time you’re away from home and need help with your SAFE accounts, remember that shared branching is always an option! If you’re really curious, you can go ahead and check out the participating credit unions for yourself! You’ll be surprised at how accessible in-branch banking can be.
Oh, and by the way—we’re not in the business of gatekeeping here at SAFE. You totally have our permission to tell your friends!