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Global Credit Union

A $12.9B credit union, the 19th largest of 4,329, headquartered in Anchorage, AK, with 801,895 members and 77 branches in 5 states. Best rates: savings 0.25% APY.

Global Credit Union Carrot Score

64

Carrot Score

Higher than 12% 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 Global Credit Union

Founded in 1948 by Alaska Air Depot civilian employees pooling their savings to lend money, Global Credit Union is a member-owned cooperative.

The credit union serves individuals, families, and businesses across Alaska, Washington, Idaho, California, Arizona, and military bases in Italy.

Headquarters
4000 Credit Union Dr, Anchorage, AK 99503
NCUA charter
5913
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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This may be incomplete or out of date, so check with the credit union before you apply.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 people who live, work, worship, or attend school in Alaska, Washington, California's San Bernardino County, Arizona's Maricopa County, and Idaho's Kootenai County.

Military, government and schools

  • Membership is open to anyone employed by the Department of Defense anywhere in the world.

Family and household

  • Immediate family members of credit union members are eligible to join.

Cost to join

  • A $5 membership fee is required when joining at a branch.

77 branches in 5 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.