Established in 1954 as Alachua County Teachers Credit Union in Gainesville, Florida Credit Union has grown into a $2.7 billion institution serving approximately 180,000 members. Membership is open to anyone who lives or works in one of 36 North Central Florida counties, including Alachua, Marion, and parts of the Tampa/Orlando metro areas. Products include checking, savings, auto loans, and mortgages.
Florida Credit Union traces its roots back to 1954, when it started as the Alachua County Teachers Credit Union for local educators in Gainesville. Today it's grown into a $2.7 billion cooperative serving roughly 180,000 members across 36 North Central Florida counties, from Alachua to Hillsborough. If you're a Florida Credit Union member handling checking, savings, or an auto loan, pair your account with the Fluz app to earn cashback on gift cards and everyday purchases � a simple way to get extra value from banking with a credit union that's been rooted in this community for seven decades.