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Tinker Federal Credit Union

A $6.1B credit union, the 65th largest of 4,329, headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK, with 484,290 members and 32 branches in 2 states. Best rates: CDs 3.54% and savings 1.00% APY.

Tinker Federal Credit Union Carrot Score

66

Carrot Score

Higher than 17% 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 Tinker Federal Credit Union

Incorporated in 1946 with a state charter to serve the civilian workforce at Tinker Field, Tinker Federal Credit Union is now a member-owned cooperative financial institution.

Following a 2025 merger with LiFE Federal Credit Union, the credit union operates branch locations throughout Oklahoma and into north Texas.

Headquarters
715 Metropolitan Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108-2054
NCUA charter
24524
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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This may be incomplete or out of date, so check with the credit union before you apply.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

  • Individuals who live, work, worship, or attend school in eligible areas are eligible to join.

Employers and groups

  • Members of qualifying large associations are eligible to join.
  • Employees of any of the 3,600 TFCU Partner companies and organizations are eligible to join.

Military, government and schools

  • U.S. Armed Forces active, retired, dependent, or dependent survivor receiving benefits or services from Tinker AFB, Vance AFB, an Army National Guard facility, or an Oklahoma Armed Forces Reserve Center are eligible.
  • City or county employees of eligible areas qualify for membership.
  • Students, faculty, and employees of qualifying colleges, technology centers, and universities are eligible.
8 more ways to join

Military, government and schools

  • Students, faculty, and employees of qualifying K-12 schools are eligible.
  • Military personnel, civilian personnel, contractors, or US Government employees assigned to or working at Tinker AFB, Vance AFB, an Army National Guard facility, or an Oklahoma Armed Forces Reserve Center are eligible.

Family and household

  • Immediate family members (spouse, child, sibling, parent, grandchild, stepparent, stepchild, stepsibling, or adoptive family member) of an existing member or eligible person qualify for membership.
  • Permanent members of the household of an existing member or eligible person qualify for membership.
  • Surviving spouses of TFCU members qualify for membership.

Other ways

  • Residents of Texas and other areas can join via membership in the Cornerstone Foundation for a one-time fee of $15.00.
  • Oklahoma residents can join via membership in the Oklahoma Jump$tart Coalition for a one-time fee of $10.00.
  • Citizens, members, and employees of qualifying Tribal Nations are eligible to join.

Cost to join

  • Opening a share (savings) account requires a $5 deposit and balance.

32 branches in 2 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.