America First Credit Union’s Digital Business Account Opening Sees Strong Early Adoption

America First Credit Union’s Digital Business Account Opening Sees Strong Early Adoption

Majority of business members now start online as onboarding times drop from days to minutes RIVERDALE, Utah (Nov. 21, 2025) — America First Credit Union (AFCU) today announced strong early results from its new digital business account platform, which lets small business owners open and fund accounts in minutes instead of days. Developed in partnership with Loquat, Inc., the platform simplifies how entrepreneurs and local organizations begin banking with America First. Applicants can now complete the process entirely online, through the AFCU mobile app, or at any of the credit union’s 116 branches across six states. Within the first month,…
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AFCU Deploys $1 Million in Emergency Food Aid to Organizations Seeing Record Demand

AFCU Deploys $1 Million in Emergency Food Aid to Organizations Seeing Record Demand

Funding supports 18 partners across six states as shutdown impacts linger and families wait for restored SNAP benefits.   RIVERDALE, Utah (Nov. 19, 2025) — America First Credit Union (AFCU) is committing $1 million in emergency charitable funding to food banks and community partners responding to unprecedented demand following the federal shutdown. The support will help organizations across the states the credit union serves address immediate food needs as families wait for furlough back pay and delayed SNAP benefits. Food pantries throughout Utah and neighboring states have reported record lines, depleted shelves and a surge in first-time visitors — including…
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America First Credit Union earns multiple national honors at 2025 MAC Awards

America First Credit Union earns multiple national honors at 2025 MAC Awards

AFCU takes home more category wins than any other large credit union and was a finalist for the best of show “MACQUEE” award   FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2025) — America First Credit Union (AFCU) earned top honors at the 2025 Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Awards, taking home more category wins in the $1 billion-plus asset class than any other entrant. This year’s competition drew a record 458 entries across 27 categories. “These awards recognize work that creates real value for our members — clearer communications, better product recommendations, and community partnerships that matter,” said Zach Winegar, senior…
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Utah Jazz fans can access new exclusive offers with 2025 America First debit card

Utah Jazz fans can access new exclusive offers with 2025 America First debit card

 The New card extends a multiyear collaboration between America First and the Utah Jazz, offering fresh in-arena perks; new members can receive up to $100 for joining SALT LAKE CITY (October 21, 2025) – America First Credit Union, the official credit union of the Utah Jazz, has released this season’s limited-edition Utah Jazz Visa debit card, just ahead of the team’s regular season home opener on Oct. 22. The 2025 card features the team’s signature purple branding and gives fans a new way to show their pride while enjoying exclusive in-arena benefits, offers and experiences throughout the season. The card…
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America First Credit Union Expanding Arizona Presence with Eight New Branches

America First Credit Union Expanding Arizona Presence with Eight New Branches

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Expansion underscores the credit union’s significance as a financial partner in today’s shifting economic landscape, with Goodyear now open and Mesa and Queen Creek branches coming in October PHOENIX (September 25, 2025) – America First Credit Union, in a bold step to meet the growing financial needs of Arizona residents, announced the opening of eight new branches across the state. The first location debuted in Goodyear on Sept. 15, with Mesa and Queen Creek branches slated to open in October. Five additional locations, in Surprise, Glendale, North Scottsdale, Tucson, and South Scottsdale, will follow through 2027. This…
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America First Credit Union Opens Back-to-School Teacher Grant Program

America First Credit Union Opens Back-to-School Teacher Grant Program

20 educators across six states to receive up to $2,500 for classroom projects; applications open through Sept. 30   RIVERDALE, Utah – Aug. 10, 2025 – America First Credit Union is inviting teachers to apply for funding through its 100% for Kids Teacher Grant Program. The effort will award 20 grants of up to $2,500 to educators with innovative classroom projects that engage students and strengthen schools in the communities America First serves as students return to the classroom. The program, administered by the America First Charitable Foundation, supports projects that enrich standard curriculum, promote creativity and address specific classroom…
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America First Credit Union Supports Service Members at 2025 Commanders Cup Tournament

America First Credit Union Supports Service Members at 2025 Commanders Cup Tournament

Hill AFB represents Utah in national military soccer tournament hosted by Real Salt Lake   More than 400 active-duty service members from across the globe gathered in Utah this past weekend for the fourth annual Commanders Cup. The event is a military-only soccer tournament hosted by Real Salt Lake and supported by America First Credit Union.     Held July 18–20 across facilities in Herriman and Sandy, the tournament brought together 16 teams from bases stretching from Alaska to Georgia and even the Pacific Islands. Hill Air Force Base, located in Layton, Utah, represented Utah as the hometown team.  …
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Help America First Deliver 1,500 Backpacks to Students This Summer

Backpack Bonanza runs through August 10 — join us in making a difference RIVERDALE, Utah – July 25, 2025 – The America First Charitable Foundation Backpack Bonanza is in full swing, and there’s still time to help students in need gear up for the school year. Now through Aug. 10, employees, members, and anyone who would like to are invited to donate new school supplies at any of the credit union’s branches, or contribute funds as part of this annual back-to-school giving campaign. The foundation’s goal is to collect and donate more than 1,500 fully stocked backpacks to young students…
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America First Federal Credit Union and Meadows Bank Enter into a Purchase and Assumption Agreement

  Strengthens Business Lending Capabilities and Adds Meadows Bank’s Premier Team of Local Business Advisors in Nevada & Arizona   July 25, 2025   America First Federal Credit Union and Meadows Bank are pleased to announce that we have entered into an agreement under which America First will purchase substantially all of the assets of Meadows Bank and assume substantially all of its liabilities. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory and Meadows Bank shareholder approvals. Upon closing the transaction, Meadows Bank will operate under the name: Meadows Financial: a division of…
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AFCU and God’s Garage Honor Ogden Mom’s Community Service with Surprise Car

America First and God’s Garage continue tradition of partnering and giving together After 15 years of quietly helping others, Dora Rubio thought she was headed to a lunch meeting with her boss. Instead, when she arrived at the America First Credit Union campus in Riverdale, Rubio was handed the keys to a reliable, freshly detailed Toyota. Rubio, a bilingual victim advocate at the YCC Family Crisis Center in Ogden, has spent more than a decade supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence. But recently, she found herself without a working vehicle after her transmission gave out. On June 25, America…
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