84 Great Things About Being a Guardian Credit Union Member
Today is Guardian’s 84th birthday. In celebration, we present 84 great things about being a Guardian Credit Union member. Some of these you might be more familiar with than others, but take a look, enjoy the list and let us know if there’s anything you would add.
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- We celebrate our birthday with cupcakes, party hats and balloons for our members to enjoy!
- Members are like family at Guardian Credit Union
- Guardian is small enough that we recognize each member as an individual
- But large enough that we are able help members with any transactions or financial needs that larger institution can.
- Our members care about helping other members
- You can transfer funds from person to person through your internet banking account
- We truly care about the communities we serve and we strive to support and be involved in those communities
- Instant-issue debit cards mean you don’t need to wait for yours to arrive in the mail
- We have mortgage team members who will walk you through the process and ensure you have the right product for you
- We have variety of great mortgage products that will allow you to find the best fit for you
- Guardian is a great place to work
- Many wonderful incentives
- We are local – we are the largest credit union headquartered in Milwaukee County
- We have a new website that is evolving to better serve members
- Friendly service
- We have a refer-a-friend program. Refer a friend to Guardian, and you could both qualify for a reward.
- Free coin counting machines for members
- Low fees
- Great products that can help you achieve your objectives – savings, checking, credit cards, loans and more
- Low minimum balances
- Online account opening
- We have a group of executives who know and are committed to Guardian Credit Union. They’ve spent an average of 14.4 years at GCU and a combined total of 130 years here. That’s a lot of knowledge and commitment!
- You can apply for a loan online
- We have coloring contests for kids
- We raise money for local charities through various initiatives
- Guardian sells discounted Six Flags tickets (find details on our events and promotions page)
- We provide personable, professional financial guidance
- Convenient locations and ATMs
- If you need cash and aren’t near a Guardian branch, you can access the funds in your account at a surcharge-free ATM in the Alliance One Network
- You can also visit a credit union shared service center
- Competitive rates on loans and mortgages
- We’ll connect you with a financial advisor who can help you with: retirement income planning, general financial planning, mutual funds, IRAs and more
- Income tax planning and services with our tax preparers
- Free popcorn
- We have a student checking account with GPA rewards
- We work hard to provide the best for you
- With your GCU membership, you can take advantage of Sprint Credit Union Member Cash Rewards
- The same goes for ADT rewards
- We’ve partnered with several local colleges and universities to offer you discounted tuition
- Each year, we award scholarships to members attending 2-year or 4-year colleges or technical schools.
- Each summer, through our Guardian Cares campaign, our members help us raise money for a local charity.
- Around the holiday season, our Seasons of Giving program helps give our members, employees and friends the opportunity to support Guardian members who are experiencing hardships or challenges.
- You’re a member owner
- We’re a not-for-profit organization
- We offer a variety of online resources, including financial calculators and other tools, to help you make decisions about your finances
- We have deals for first-time homebuyers
- If you don’t want to visit a branch, you can perform most of your banking online
- Mobile check deposit makes it even easier not to stop in
- We get involved in local events
- Your dog can get a biscuit if they’re in the car when you go through our drive-thrus
- If you’re considering buying a car, we have a great resource that can help you determine what you are looking for, locate the vehicle at a dealer near you, calculate a payment, give you an idea of the trade-in value of your existing vehicle, get pre-approved and more.
- We offer other member perks, like our upcoming shred week. Check out our events page for details.
- Children can visit Santa at our branches during the holiday season
- We host a blood drive for Guardian employees, members and the community
- When you open an account for your child, he or she will get a free piggy bank
- In the fall, we collect non-perishable food items for Hunger Task Force
- Who doesn’t like a parade? We regularly participate in parades in Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, West Allis and Waukesha.
- We have nearly 100 employees who strive to give our members the best experience possible
- We have special accounts (and benefits) for youth and students
- Loan reps who can help you navigate even the trickiest of loan situations
- Employees who are trained to identify fraud and help protect you
- As a credit union, our earnings are paid back to our members in the form of better rates
- We offer three different credit cards, with distinct benefits for you
- We’re happy to help you find the financial products that are best for you
- We have great rates on recreational loans – whether you are purchasing a boat, RV, ATV
- We provide quick and easy loan closings – when you’re buying a car, motorcycle, boat, RV or ATV, you can get approved and into your vehicle within as little as a day.
- With a home equity loan from GCU, you can repair or update your home and take advantage of great rates.
- Our savings clubs and funds help you save for a specific purpose (a car, Christmas purchases, a vacation, a home) and earn more interest.
- We have an actual mascot! Have you met Edgar the Eagle?
- Not every financial institution gives its employees the opportunity to dress casually. GCU does, but our employees donate to have the opportunity. And all donations go toward our Dollars for Scholars scholarships!
- Six branches means six great locations for you to visit…and six friendly branch managers
- Who says you can’t go home again? GCU is a great place to work. Around five percent of our current employees have returned for a second stint with the company.
- We like to engage with our members via social media. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn
- We like to hold the occasional social media contest – follow our social media profiles and keep an eye out for opportunities to participate
- Any time a kids club member makes a deposit, he or she receives a token to redeem in our prize machine
- As a Guardian Credit Union member, you have access to additional discounts on MetLife auto and home insurance
- We have business accounts and services to help your small-to-mid-sized business
- Want to learn more about the latest Cybersecurity issues? We have a resource for you
- We’re committed to continuing to find new ways to make the Guardian experience better for our members
- We love it when a member becomes one of our great employees. Check out career opportunities with Guardian.
- Our Oak Creek branch has a community room that can be reserved by members for their events
- Guardian has notary publics available for our members at each branch location
- We have secure drop boxes, if you can’t make it to the branch before closing time
- Guardian members can purchase Visa gift cards from any branch
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