United Nations Federal Credit Union
Popular Accounts at this Credit Union
| APY | ACCOUNT TYPE | ACCOUNT NAME |
|---|---|---|
| 1.50% | Reward Checking | Premium Checking Plus 1.83% - National Average |
| 1.80% | 5-year CD | 60 Month Share Certificate 2.35% - Synchrony Bank 60 Month CD |
| 1.00% | 1-year CD | 12 Month Share Certificate 1.40% - Synchrony Bank 12 Month CD |
United Nations Federal Credit Union is headquartered in Long Island City and is the 4th largest credit union in the state of New York. It is also the 31st largest credit union in the nation. It was established in 1947 and as of March of 2017, it had grown to 524 employees and 126,350 members at 4 locations. United Nations Federal Credit Union's money market rates are 14% higher than the national average, and it has an A health rating.
Field of Membership Restrictions
Membership is open to residents of the United States who are members of the United Nations Association of the USA ($25 membership fee) or Friends of Kilimanjaro Initiative ($10 yearly membership fee). Membership is also open to employees, consultants, and retirees of the United Nations and affiliated agencies.
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Chip & PIN!
UNFCU was the first bank/CU in the country to issue chip & PIN cards, which are really good for international travel. I ran into a problem when I didn't have one of those cards, so I joined UNFCU specifically to get their Azure Visa.
Joining took a bit longer than I would have expected. As the previous review advised, you have to join the UN Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and then you can join the CU. As I recall, it took a month to approve my accounts, and they're not set up to take electronic payment from my bank's bill pay system.
I'm glad I'm a member because I joined for a chip & PIN card instead of a chip & signature card, but I am not likely to ever use this as more than a place to get that card. There is an account inactivity fee, so set up your savings account to receive a nominal direct deposit from payroll or do a scheduled transfer from another bank to keep the account active.
Service OK
The credit union recently expanded their membership to members of the UN friends Association which anyone can join. Their account opening process is by mail or fax. The have better than average rates on deposits and loans. The only have 3 offices (2 in New York and 1 in Wash D.C.. They are unique in that they make mortgage loans outside of the US and they lend to Non US residents. Online banking is fine. I currently only have a savings account paying .35%. They have no annual fee VISA cards with rates that can be in the single digits based on your credit score.
If You Are After Chip And PIN, Look Elsewhere
Don't bother. The only reason I joined was to get their credit card with PIN priority, as I travel a lot and having a credit card with rewards, no international fees, and true PIN priory would be highly beneficial to me personally. Something as simple as a credit card application was needlessly time consuming and required gratuitous financial disclosures. Even with a credit score upwards of 800 and proving income that would certainly meet minimal requirements, I was asked to disclose 5 years worth of tax documentation and send copies of recent pay stubs. I understand a lender has to do their homework before issuing a credit line to any customer, but UNFCU treats a credit card application like a mortgage and does not offer anything close to modern credit card application process. Becoming a member was also an archaic process. I sent them a few emails on the subject but never gained a response. Poor customer service, old banking practices, and you can buy your way into membership for $10 USD. If you are looking for a credit card with PIN priority, look elsewhere!…
Horrible Experience
I wish I could give them 0 star.
Do yourself a favor and find a good bank. Dealing with UNFCU is a nightmare. You will never receive your debit card. When you call them to ask the reason, you have to wait for several minutes and in the end, they hang up. Wait for months, call again, you hear the card was shipped to another address. They do not give you the response you need. There are several other such issues.
When you want to close your account, again you are in trouble. They send your account balance to the states :(
Just avoid it.
Horrible Customer Service
If you love horrible customer service, this is the place to bank. "One week before Christmas " I called and ordered a new debit card on Saturday, was told they would place a rush on it. On Wednesday I called for an update, we placed the wrong date on the card and it was sent back. No phone call, no email nothing, I called on Thursday asking for a supervisor, she refuses to get on the phone. I had to tell the customer service rep to cancel the one in route and send me one over night FedEx. !! This back lacks oversight, horrible !!! Really horrible.
No Utilities, No Membership
I have have been married to the same man and lived the same house (which I own) for over 25 years but because all the utilities are in his name I was denied membership. In order to prove address you must have a utility in you name, your husbands will not do. I was shocked, but that's the policy.
Data as of Q1 2017
Learn why bank health mattersHealth Grade Components
| Overall | |
|---|---|
| NCUA # | 5588 |
| Year Chartered | 1947 |
| Employees | 524 |
| Primary Regulator | |
| Profit Margin | |
|---|---|
| Return on Assets - YTD | 0.72% |
| Return on Equity - YTD | 7.63% |
| Annual Interest Income | $34.6MM |
| Assets and Liabilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Assets | Q1 2017vs Q1 2016 | $4.85B$4.45B |
| Loans | Q1 2017vs Q1 2016 | $2.39B$2.00B |
| Deposits | Q1 2017vs Q1 2016 | $4.35B$3.99B |
| Equity Capital | Q1 2017vs Q1 2016 | $450.8MM$431.4MM |
| Loan Loss Allowance | Q1 2017vs Q1 2016 | $21.0MM$18.4MM |
| Unbacked Noncurrent Loans | Q1 2017vs Q1 2016 | $15.6MM$10.9MM |
| Real Estate Owned | Q1 2017vs Q1 2016 | $951.00K$1.1MM |
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United Nations Federal Credit Union Savings Account Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.20% | - | - | Savings | |
| 0.20% | $500 | - | IRA Savings | |
| 0.20% | - | - | Vacation Club | |
| 0.20% | - | - | Holiday Club |
United Nations Federal Credit Union Money Market Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.50%* | $50k* | - | Money Market | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.30% → $2,500 - $25k | 0.40% → $25k - $50k | |||||
United Nations Federal Credit Union Checking Account Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.50%* | - | $15k | Premium Checking Plus | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.25% → $15k+ | |||||
| 0.05% | - | - | Checking Account | ||
United Nations Federal Credit Union CD Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.80% | $500 | - | 60 Month Share Certificate | |
| 1.55% | $500 | - | 36 Month Share Certificate | |
| 1.45% | $500 | - | 30 Month- Flex Rate Certificate | |
| 1.35% | $500 | - | 24 Month Share Certificate | |
| 1.05% | $500 | - | 18 Month Share Certificate | |
| 1.00% | $500 | - | 12 Month Share Certificate | |
| 0.50% | $500 | - | 9 Month Share Certificate | |
| 0.45% | $500 | - | 6 Month Share Certificate | |
| 0.25% | $500 | - | 3 Month Share Certificate |
United Nations Federal Credit Union IRA Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.80% | $500 | - | 60 Month IRA Certificate | |
| 1.55% | $500 | - | 36 Month IRA Certificate | |
| 1.45% | $500 | - | 30 Month- Flex Rate IRA | |
| 1.35% | $500 | - | 24 Month IRA Certificate | |
| 1.05% | $500 | - | 18 Month IRA Certificate | |
| 1.00% | $500 | - | 12 Month IRA Certificate | |
| 0.50% | $500 | - | 9 Month IRA Certificate | |
| 0.45% | $500 | - | 6 Month IRA Certificate | |
| 0.25% | $500 | - | 3 Month IRA Certificate |
| United Nations Federal Credit Union Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Branch Office | 1775 Pennsylvania Ave NW | Washington, DC 20006 |
| Branch Office | 2401 44th Rd | Long Island City, NY 11101 |
| Branch Office | 2 United Nations Plz Fl 3 | New York, NY 10017 |
| Branch Office | 405 E 42nd St | New York, NY 10017 |