credit union
noun
: a cooperative association that makes small loans to its members at low interest rates and offers other banking services (such as savings and checking accounts)
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Other financial service providers that may have reduced hours on New Year’s Eve include credit unions, mortgage lenders and loan providers, but again, make sure to confirm their local hours in advance.
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Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
In total, authorities allege the network carried out or attempted more than 100 jackpotting attacks against banks and credit unions insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the National Credit Union Administration.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
Many credit unions also have partnerships with cultural institutions and regional and local attractions.
—Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
While some smaller community banks or credit unions might have opted to follow the President’s lead and close, the vast majority of financial institutions are operating normal business hours.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025
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Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
In total, authorities allege the network carried out or attempted more than 100 jackpotting attacks against banks and credit unions insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the National Credit Union Administration.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
Many credit unions also have partnerships with cultural institutions and regional and local attractions.
—Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
While some smaller community banks or credit unions might have opted to follow the President’s lead and close, the vast majority of financial institutions are operating normal business hours.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Credit union.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credit%20union. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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