How to Join
As the exclusive Credit Union for the world's foremost scientific community, we are proud to provide many benefits to our members. Join CEFCU for a lifetime of financial benefits from a "one-of-a-kind" Credit Union.
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Online
Join CEFCU today! You'll be able to open and fund your account online in just a few steps.
Open a New Account Online
By Mail or In Person
Complete, print and sign a Membership Account Application.
Please provide a photocopy of a valid U.S. government- or state-issued identification or passport for all account owners. If you include a passport or the address on your identification is different from the address provided, please include a copy of documentation verifying your home address, such as a utility bill or lease agreement.
You may visit a CEFCU location or mail your completed application and identification copies to us.
Join CEFCU today!
Regular Share Saving Accounts
CEFCU is not like other financial institutions. We don't try to be everything to everybody. We only do what we do best. So, when we offer a product or service, you can be sure it's among the best there is.
Online: Open your account online to join CEFCU. You'll be able to open and fund your account in just a few steps.
By mail or in person: Complete, print and sign a Membership Account Application.
Please provide a photocopy of a valid U.S. government- or state-issued identification or passport for all account owners. If you include a passport or the address on your identification is different from the address provided, please include a copy of documentation verifying your home address, such as a utility bill or lease agreement.
You may visit a CEFCU location or mail your completed application and identification copies to us.
Star Youth Accounts (Ages 0-17)
We offer a special youth savings account program geared to help your children get started on a strong financial future.
By mail or in person: Complete, print and sign a Membership Account Application. You may visit a CEFCU location or mail your completed application and identification copies to us.
Child need not be present at account opening. Please provide a photocopy of a valid U.S. government- or state-issued identification or passport for all account owners. If you include a passport or the address on your identification is different from the address provided, please include a copy of documentation verifying your home address, such as a utility bill or lease agreement. Acceptable identification for children include a Social Security card, birth certificate, state-issued identification card, passport, or student identification card.
Visit our Star Youth page to learn more on how you can give the children in your life a head start on their financial future.
Trust Accounts
CEFCU members can open a new account or convert an existing CEFCU account to a trust account.
Complete, print and sign the Application and Agreement for Trust Account. You may visit a CEFCU location or mail your completed application and identification copies to us.
Please provide a photocopy of a valid U.S. government- or state-issued identification or passport for all Trustees. If you include a passport or the address on your identification is different from the address provided, please include a copy of documentation verifying your home address, such as a utility bill or lease agreement.
Please contact us for assistance.
USA PATRIOT ACT
Important Information About Procedures for Opening a New Account
To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens an account.
What this means for you: When you open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow us to identify you. We may also ask to see your driver's license or other identifying documents.
Must be eligible for CEFCU membership to join. Minimum $5 deposit and one-time $5 membership fee due upon opening any CEFCU account. Federally insured by NCUA.
