Banks vs Credit Unions

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Owned by members or employees of a local employer

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Credit Union

Front

Offers an ATM

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Both

Front

Offers Savings and Checking Accounts

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Both

Front

Nonprofit: Bank, Credit Union, Both

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Credit Union

Front

No membership required

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Bank

Front

Generally lower savings rates and higher fees

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Banks

Front

May be more limited in the financial products offered: Bank, Credit Union, Both

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Credit Union

Front

NCUA provides deposit insurance

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Credit Union

Front

Often higher savings rates and lower fees

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Credit Union

Front

Fewer Products: Credit Union or Bank?

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Credit Union