With Shared Branching, Your Credit Union is Always There!

For five years, many Maine credit union members have enjoyed the convenience of using other Maine credit unions, as well as credit unions throughout the country, just as if they were their own credit union. With an increasing number of Maine credit unions becoming a part of the Shared Branching Network, your credit union is more convenient than ever. With nearly 115 locations, the network has expanded north, with shared branching locations that now include Aroostook County.

Shared branching has been extremely popular with members who often find themselves far from home, and their own credit union. Whether these members are across town or across the country, having the ability to receive great credit union service without having to drive farther than needed has never been more convenient or more important.

“Shared branching provides more locations to conduct financial transactions than any other financial institution in Maine, and still enables members to receive the exceptional credit union service that Maine’s credit unions are recognized for.  From Madawaska to York, credit union members can find a shared branch location when they travel throughout the state, or even when they head out of state for work, vacation or school.  Shared branching means that a great number of Maine’s 600,000 credit union members can use their credit union across town, across state and across the country,” explained John Murphy, President of the Maine Credit Union League.

Shared branching allows members of participating credit unions to access thousands of credit union service center locations via the cooperative network of service centers in the United States and overseas. Most member services are offered at shared branching locations across the country including: account deposits; cash and check withdrawals; transfers between accounts; cash advances, loan payments, and balance inquiries. Extended service hours with weekend hours are even offered at some locations, while money orders, traveler’s checks or official checks can also be purchased at various locations. Shared branching provides an easy way for members to conduct financial transactions, combining convenience with spectacular member service.

In addition to the nearly 115 locations now in Maine, there are 4,000 locations across the country, and even internationally. This expansion of shared branching in Maine is another example of how Maine credit unions work to bring convenience to their members. In today’s economic climate, the opportunity to save travel time, effort and fuel through accessing a nearby shared branching location is extremely valuable to credit union members.

For a complete listing of shared branch locations in Maine and nationwide, visit www.mainecreditunions.org and click on “Shared Branching.”