Apr 07, 2025

America First Credit Union Delivers Big Wins During the 2025 Souper Bowl of Caring

America First Credit Union and community partners worked to combat hunger in Utah, Nevada and Idaho SALT LAKE CITY – April 7, 2025- America First Credit Union wrapped up its annual campaign to fight childhood hunger in Utah, Nevada and Idaho with the Souper Bowl of Caring. During the campaign, which ran from February through early March, more than $1.4 million in monetary and food donations was raised via the KUTV and KJZZ telethon program, which America First Credit Union helped champion. These donations went to support community-based organizations that provide food to kids and families who need it most.…
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Apr 04, 2025

Utah Youth Soccer and America First Credit Union Team Up to Bring Soccer to More Utah Kids

New relationship with the Credit Union will offset participation costs for more than 23,000 youth soccer players across the state   SALT LAKE CITY – April 4, 2025 Utah Youth Soccer (UYSA) today announced that it is teaming up with America First Credit Union to expand opportunities within the sport to more youth throughout Utah. America First Credit Union will be the front jersey sponsor of Utah Youth Soccer’s recreation soccer clubs across the state, representing more than 23,000 young Utahns. In addition to the jersey, America First will contribute funding to participating teams and recreation centers to offset the…
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Feb 04, 2025

America First Credit Union Serving Up Another Souper Bowl of Caring

Childhood hunger is growing and the credit union is teaming up with partners across three states to help. SALT LAKE CITY – February 3, 2025 – America First Credit Union is once again teaming up with local partners as a sponsor to help fight childhood hunger in Utah, Idaho and Nevada with the Souper Bowl of Caring, which will run through early February. "Over more than a decade, our collaboration with the Souper Bowl of Caring has become a vital part of our work to support kids and their communities," said Dave Nellis, director of public relations at America First…
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Jan 30, 2025

Souper Bowl of Caring empowers local food pantries to combat childhood hunger in Utah

  KUTV — The Souper Bowl of Caring is a national organization that partners with local hunger relief charities to fight against childhood hunger. America First Credit Union is proud to be a long-time partner with KUTV for the Souper Bowl of Caring. Although this blitz is simultaneously taking place in various cities nationwide, the local chapters work with as many community food pantries in their area to broaden its impact. 100% of the monetary and food donations are passed along directly to these community charities. Dave Nellis with America First Credit Union spoke to Kaime Stroot about this initiative and…
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Jan 10, 2025

America First Credit Union opens new Riverton branch

  Public and members invited to the Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday Jan. 11th   SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Good Things Utah) – Big news for Riverton! The new America First Riverton Branch is open and ready to bring top-notch service and cutting-edge features to the community. This beautiful space has it all, from enhanced technology to Video Teller Machines and two drive-up lanes. AFCU Members and the public are invited to a grand opening celebration this weekend! Come by Saturday, January 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., for a fun-filled Member Celebration Day with food trucks, music, and…
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Jan 06, 2025

America First Credit Union Announces Opening of New Riverton Branch

New location to replace in-store branch to better serve Riverton and surrounding communities with new technology and expanded services RIVERTON, Utah (January 6, 2024) – America First Credit Union (AFCU) today announced the opening of its new Riverton Branch. This modern, free-standing branch replaces the Riverton Walmart Branch, which first opened in 2008, and is an extension of the growth the credit union has seen in the area as well as its continued commitment to serving members on the west side of Salt Lake County. The Riverton Branch is designed to better serve the financial needs of the local community, which…
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Nov 13, 2024

America First Credit Union Partners with Utah Hockey Club to Debut Exclusive Visa® Debit Card

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New card offers exclusive design and benefits for fans to kick off team partnership with America First Credit Union SALT LAKE CITY – November 13, 2024 – America First Credit Union has introduced its limited-edition Utah Hockey Club Visa® debit card — marking the first, exclusive credit union partnership with the newly established NHL franchise. Fans can get their Utah Hockey Club debit card starting Wednesday, November 13, and enjoy exclusive benefits throughout the season. “Our partnership with Utah Hockey Club allows us to offer valuable benefits to our members, many of whom are also members of…
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Oct 23, 2024

Purple is back with the Utah Jazz Visa® debit card from America First Credit Union

America First Credit Union unveils this season’s limited-edition Utah Jazz Visa® debit card in the team’s classic Mountain Purple SALT LAKE CITY (October 23, 2024) – America First Credit Union, the official credit union of the Utah Jazz, has released a limited-edition Utah Jazz Visa® debit card in the team’s iconic Mountain Purple — marking the return of a classic look for Jazz fans. “Our partnership with the Utah Jazz represents a shared commitment to building vibrant, meaningful communities," said Thayne Shaffer, president and CEO at America First Credit Union. "This latest collaboration provides unique benefits to members, and is…
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Jul 09, 2024

America First Credit Union partners with Loquat Inc for small business account onboarding

Top 10 credit union will adopt a new small business banking platform to create a streamlined digital process for business members for digital account opening, virtual cards, payments and reporting Ogden, Utah – July 9, 2024 – America First Credit Union has selected Loquat Inc. to help enhance the onboarding experience for small business members. The partnership will equip small business owners with time-saving mobile solutions to make it easier, faster and more secure to run their business and have full control over their finances. “We’ve seen significant small business account growth across our membership — and these members want to…
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Jun 13, 2024
Technology-Centric Credit Union Branch Opens in Provo

Technology-Centric Credit Union Branch Opens in Provo

The Provo location is the latest America First Credit Union branch to feature new video teller machine technology. PROVO, Utah (June 13, 2024) – America First Credit Union will celebrate its new Provo branch, which has been reimagined into one of the most technologically advanced financial institution branches in the state. The building is one of the first locations built to include the new video teller technology in the drive-through. Rather than going inside, this technology allows members to efficiently conduct business from their vehicle with an expert from the credit union over a secure video call. “Our credit union puts…
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