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First Tech Federal Credit Union

A $28.6B credit union, the 6th largest of 4,329, headquartered in San Jose, CA, with 1.87 million members and 56 branches in 8 states. Best rates: CDs 3.75% and savings 0.01% APY.

First Tech Federal Credit Union Carrot Score

79

Carrot Score

Higher than 48% of U.S. banks and credit unions

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Deposits are federally insured by the NCUA up to $250,000 per depositor.

About First Tech Federal Credit Union

First Tech Federal Credit Union was founded in 1952 by people at Hewlett-Packard and Tektronix.

The credit union focuses on serving leading technology companies, their employees, and families in the tech community.

Headquarters
2890 Zanker Rd, Ste 120, San Jose, CA 95134-2118
NCUA charter
23521
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Who can join

This may be incomplete or out of date, so check with the credit union before you apply.

Where you live or work

  • Membership is open to individuals who live, work, or worship in a participating community.

Employers and groups

  • Membership is open to individuals who belong to a participating organization, which can be joined at a branch location or within the online application.
  • Membership is open to individuals who work for one of over 1,700 partner companies (such as Amazon, Microsoft, or Intel).

Military, government and schools

  • Membership is open to individuals who work for the State of Oregon.

Family and household

  • Membership is open to individuals who have a family or household member who is already a First Tech member.

Other ways

  • Membership is open to individuals who live in a participating condominium association.

56 branches in 8 states

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Walk-in offices from the NCUA directory as of March 31, 2026. Directions open Google Maps. A nearby branch doesn’t mean you can join or open an account.