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Why Join Pioneer?

Make the Switch

Let’s face it. At big banks, it’s all about them. Hours that work for no one’s actual life. Fees that squeeze you dry. That’s because banks are focused on profits, not you.

Forged in Idaho in the mid-1950s, our not-for-profit credit union never stops trailblazing a better way to bank. This is where you can find personal, thoughtful service from people who live here too, while getting service from just about anywhere with our innovative banking solutions.

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Big Bank vs Local Credit Union

Where do you put your hard-earned cash? In a place that helps it grow and supports your community too. Challenge accepted. Here’s why you should make the switch to Pioneer now.

Typical Bank Pioneer Federal Credit Union
Time Crunch: Stressful 9 to 5 banker's hours Bank Anywhere: Extended hours with a personal touch at our Drive-Up Personal Tellers Machines and the myPioneer Personal Assistant video chat app, open 7 am to 7 pm, Monday through Saturday.
Customer: You are a customer with little voice in the bank, used to make the investors more rich. Member: At Pioneer, you are a member and part owner with a voice in the direction of the credit union.
Just Banking: No extra discounts, just basic banking services Benefits: Get discounts on Wahooz, Lagoon, Roaring Springs, TurboTax, and more!
Same Old Bank: Get the same old checking and saving account every bank has across the nation Unique Banking: With rewards checking accounts, a variety of loan products, and more, Pioneer has unique banking designed for our members
Impersonal: Treated like an account number instead of a person with goals & dreams. Constantly being sold to. Personal: We want you to reach your financial goals. With a variety of products and services, you can accomplish your next life accomplishment.
Money Grabs: Excessive, hidden fees & high rates designed to squeeze as much money out of you as possible. Lower Rates: Not just on fees, but lower rates on loans & higher rates on checking & savings to put cash back in your pocket.
For-Profit: Using your hard-earned money to make profits for themselves. Not-For-Profit: Our members own this credit union. Pioneer shares our profits with you & gives back to our community.

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