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JOIN ADVANTIS CREDIT UNION

Learn about the benefits of membership – and join today!

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Get to know us. We’re a better way to bank.

We offer all the services of a big bank (and so much more), without the whole “bank” part.

Advantis is a not-for-profit financial cooperative. Unlike corporate banks that pay their profits to stockholders, we pay our profits back to our members in the form of better rates, lower fees, and more free services. That adds up to more back in your pocket, every day.

	As a financial cooperative, we exist to help you succeed financially.

	Bank from anywhere with mobile banking, plus 30,000+ Co-Op ATMs.

	We pass our profits back to you. It’s the credit union way.

	Help from local financial experts –working for you, since 1928.

	Better rates and lower (or no) fees. No nickel-and-diming here.

	When you bank with us, together, we make our community stronger.

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Live in western Oregon or Washington?

You can join Advantis! (Yep, it’s that easy)

You can join Advantis if you meet ANY of the three criteria below:

You live or work in the Portland metro area – or in any of these 24 western Oregon counties: Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Wasco, Washington, and Yamhill.
You live or work in Washington State
You’re related to someone who is eligible for membership (meaning someone who fits one of the two criteria above).

What’s the catch? Is there a fee?

There’s no catch – and no membership fee. It’s just as easy to join Advantis as opening an account at any other bank, except there are so many more benefits!

Bank anywhere with 30,000 ATMs and 24/7 mobile banking.

Join a local credit union with global access! Stop by any of our local Portland metro branches (we’d love to see you) and bank anywhere, anytime with 24/7 mobile banking services and 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide through the CO-OP network.

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Live in the blue shaded area below? You’re in!

Banking with Advantis has its benefits.

You’re part of something special here! When you bank with Advantis, you become part of our financial cooperative, dedicated to your success and the growth of our local community.

	DEPENDABLE CONVENIENCE We make it easy with online and mobile banking tools, right at your fingertips. Learn about online banking

	FREE CHECKING THAT PAYS YOU Make your money make you money every single day – try Fusion or Cashback Checking. Explore Checking

	ATMS HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE Access 100+ surcharge-free ATMS in Portland Metro and 30,000+ nationwide. Find ATMs

	VALUABLE RESOURCES Get the inside scoop with free education and tools to live your best financial life. Start learning

	NEIGHBORHOOD BRANCHES Connect with our passionate Member Advisors at local branches all over Portland. Find a Branch

	COMMUNITY GIVING Help support your community. We donate time and money to Portland area charities. Community impact

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We’re committed to helping our community grow.

As a not-for-profit cooperative, we return value not only by offering great rates and free services, but also by partnering with our employees, nonprofits and neighborhood groups to create and support programs that strengthen our community.

For more than 90 years, Advantis has supported organizations that make a positive impact. Today, we accomplish this through GROW, The Advantis Community Fund, employee volunteer programs, free financial education workshops, and event sponsorships for local nonprofits. These initiatives improve the economic, social and educational conditions in our community.

Two Advantis volunteers stocking a shelf.

Advantis volunteers group shot at Habitat for Humanity

our community impact

Let’s tackle this next part head on.

Six common myths about credit unions:

	It’s hard to join / I can’t join.
False. It’s so incredibly easy to join Advantis. Just open any account with us – and poof – you’re a member. There’s no fee, no hoops, no catch. You can join!

	Not as secure.
Also not true. We make protecting our members’ accounts and information top priority with industry standard online banking security standards.

	Not enough branches or ATMs.
Not true. Advantis offers you 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide through the CO-OP network, plus 24/7 online and mobile banking.

	My funds are not insured.
Big myth. Your funds are federally insured by the NCUA (National Credit Union Association) up to $250,000 per account; this is equal to FDIC insurance at a big bank.

	Not full service.
Nope, the opposite. We offer all the services of a bank, plus much more. Checking accounts, high-yield savings, credit cards, mortgages, and more.
	I don’t get the “membership” thing.
It’s the best part! Instead of being a bank “customer” (just a number), you can be a member-owner of our cooperative. Which means, it’s all about you! Learn about the cooperative difference

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Ready to join? We make it easy!

Just open any checking account, savings account, or loan – and poof – you’re an Advantis member. Yep, it’s that easy.
No membership fee, no hoops to jump through, no catch.

Open an account online

Open your Advantis account(s) entirely online – no branch visit required. You can choose the checking and savings account(s) you want inside our handy online application:

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