CU SoCal is more than a place to save and borrow money
We are friendly, helpful people who are here to help you achieve your financial goals and financially thrive. The financial industry is filled with people who can count. Our goal at CU SoCal is to be people you can count on.
Talk to people, not phone trees
When you call our support line, there are no phone trees—just a friendly person on the other end.
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Technology for today and tomorrow
We offer the bells and whistles you’d expect from a large financial institution.
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More ATMs than almost any bank
30,000 free ATMs—more than the big banks. Plus, over 5,000 shared branches, too.
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State-of-the-art security
We monitor our site 24/7 and have implemented several layers of protection to minimize threats.
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Financial stability
Bauer Financial gives us a 5-star rating, their highest recommendation.
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Making a difference — not a profit
We pass our profits on to Members in the form of better rates, lower fees, and enhanced services.
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Build better lives through exceptional Member experiences, every time.
Purpose
Exceed Members’ and team members’ expectations, inspiring them to achieve their financial goals and dreams.
Values
Everybody counts. Everybody cares. Everybody delivers. Every day.
CU SoCal is a Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Recipient
In 2025, Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal) was once again honored with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, marking our second consecutive win and ranking us among the top workplaces worldwide for outstanding employee engagement. The CU SoCal culture fosters Building Better Lives for our Members, personal development, open communication, and genuine care for each other. We prioritize C.A.R.E. 4: professional competence, positive attitude, relationship building, and eager service to others. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic team, explore CU SoCal career opportunities today!
CU SoCal Celebrates its 70th Year Anniversary in 2024
Since its founding in 1954 as Whittier Area Schools Federal Credit Union, CU SoCal has experienced continuous growth, establishing itself as a leading credit union in Southern California. Since the beginning, we’ve had an unwavering commitment to our Members and delivering excellence at every touchpoint. We’d like to thank our valued Members for a wonderful 70 years, with many more to come!
We're here for you
We exist to help Members with products, services, and conveniences to spend smart, save more, and turn wishing and waiting into planning and doing.
Technologies
Mobile Check Deposit
Account Aggregation
Apple Pay®, Google Pay®, and Samsung Pay®
Personal Payments
Card Controls and Alerts
Credit Scores and Reports
Contactless Cards
Facial Recognition and Fingerprint Sign-In
Personal Banking Appointments
Making a difference, not a profit
$277/yr
Savings per Member household (2018)
$15.2M
Distributed to Members in direct benefits
$4.4M
Dividends returned to our Members
Building better lives, for all
Caring about the story behind every face is part of our business ethos. As such, we strive to cultivate a culture that ensures diversity, equity, and inclusion for Members and team members alike. These are directly connected to our Values Statement: Everybody counts. Everybody cares. Everybody delivers, every day.
Living our Values:
CU SoCal is a collection of diverse, passionate, and values-aligned people from all walks of life. Throughout the credit union, team members promote a culture of inclusion in all interactions because quite simply, it’s living our value of “everybody counts.”
Our focus is on what unites us, rather than what separates us:
- Everyone at CU SoCal is included as a brand ambassador and valuable contributor, without exception.
- CU SoCal focuses on common ground, not differences.
- We strive to maximize the unique value of each team member, and the team as a whole, through respectful debate and supportive interactions.
- We are a meritocracy, focused on observable, job-related behavior as a basis for employment-related decisions.
- We believe people do their best work when they are on a diverse team, including critical thinking, creativity, innovation, and problem solving.
Living our values and purpose of building better lives is built on, and nurtured through, a strong culture and sense of belonging that are authentically inclusive. We continue to make progress; however, know that this is a journey. We are committed to take steps everyday towards a better tomorrow for all.
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