Northern Hills Federal Credit Union is ready to receive new members
Nationwide movement urges customers of big banks to switch to credit unions

(STURGIS,SD) — With thousands of consumers pledging to move their money to a credit union by Nov. 5 as part of “Bank Transfer Day,” Northern Hills Federal Credit Union  reports it is ready to accept new members now.

“Every day is a good day to join a credit union,” said Cindy Griffin, President of Northern Hills Federal. “We will have special office hours on Saturday, November 5th from 9 a.m. – noon, in order to meet the needs of our communities.  We also have some special reimbursements and cost savings to help people with the expense of moving their account, and we are rolling out a new e-checking account option at the same time. We welcome the  opportunity to serve new members.”

Now is the time to become one of more than 92 million Americans nationwide who are  already enjoying the advantages of credit union membership.

Consumers that do make the switch will find that on any given day, credit unions have a  lot to offer.   As a member-owned not-for-profit financial cooperative, Northern Hills Federal returns excess income back to their members in the form of higher return on savings, lower rates on most loans, and fewer fees than other financial institutions charge.  Each credit union has a unique field of membership.  To join Northern Hills  Federal, you must live, work, worship, or attend school in Meade, Butte or Lawrence County.

Griffin added, “Credit unions are organized solely to meet the needs of their members,  who govern the institution by electing from within the membership.  These elected officials are uncompensated volunteers, and the backbone of the credit union industry. Each member is allowed one vote, meaning every member has an equal voice regardless of the  amount of savings or loans they have with the credit union.”

Northern Hills Federal Credit Union was chartered in 1950 and has branches located in  Sturgis, Belle Fourche and Spearfish.  Visit www.northernhillsfcu.org to find out more details about “Bank Transfer Day” or contact a Personal Financial Associate directly at 605-347-4527.

For more information about credit unions, visit www.cuna.org.

Special Offers Apply to New or Existing Members 

New Membership –
We are waiving the $5.00 fee to join.  The $25.00 deposit still applies.

 Old Check Supply –
We will purchase up to 2 leftover full boxes of checks for $10 each, and shred them.

Refer a Friend or Family Member –
We will deposit $5.00 into your savings account each time we sign up a new member that you referred to us!  Ask for your referral cards today!