A NEIGHBOR WORTH GETTING TO KNOW

A NEIGHBOR WORTH GETTING TO KNOW

THE MYTHS - BUSTED

There are certain taboos and erroneous myths associated with credit unions. From “It’s too hard to join a credit union”, to “My money will be hard to access” and “Credit unions don’t have the technology that banks have”, the realty is this:

Eligibility is not limited. You don’t have to be a teacher or service worker to become a credit union member. To join Achieva, you just have to live or work in its 15-county area of membership, which includes Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

Your money is not hard to access. You might not see a credit union on every corner, but you’ll still have easy access to your money. That’s because credit unions are part of cooperative networks. In fact, Achieva has 5,000 shared branch locations and 30,000 ATM locations nationwide, so your credit union is local, but not limited.

Credit unions are just as tech-savvy as banks. Achieva offers online banking, a mobile banking app with remote check deposit, membership perks, discount programs and identity theft protection services and a specialty checking account with identity theft protection services and cell phone protection.

OUT WITH THE OLD WAYS OF BANKING

When you stop by an Achieva branch, you won’t see any oldschool teller lines or stuffy service. You’ll get personal service from real, live humans who know you’re a member of the family – not just an account number. When you walk in to a branch, you aren’t left wondering where to go. You’re always greeted by one of their friendly Branch Ambassadors. Achieva is all about service and making sure all members are well taken care of.

Additionally, Achieva has a full suite of products and services for every stage of your life, including:

• Checking and savings accounts

• Credit cards

• Auto, bike, boat and RV loans

• Mortgage and home equity loans

• Personal loans

• Wealth management

• Business banking and lending

Visit online or stop by a local branch to join Achieva.

3000 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota | 5881 Fruitville Road, Sarasota | 4254 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton | 1485 East Venice Avenue, Venice

CHARLOTTE, COLLIER, DESOTO, GLADES, HARDEE, HENDRY, HERNANDO, HIGHLANDS, HILLSBOROUGH, LEE, MANATEE, MONROE, PASCO, PINELLAS AND SARASOTA. 941.907.4000 | www.achievacu.com

BRANDSTORY FEATURE | SRQ MAGAZINE | MARCH 2020