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The 76th Annual Meeting of ATFCU is tonight at the Abilene Convention Center.  Doors open at 6:30 pm and the business meeting begins at 7.  All members are invited.  Learn more on the Current Happenings page.

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Attn: High School Seniors (and parents)!  The ATFCU Scholarship application process is open. Learn more about it on our Community page.  March 10, 2026 is the application deadline. ... Read more

Branch Closure

All credit union locations will be closed on Monday, February 16 to observe Presidents’ Day.  Learn more about how a Monday banking holiday might affect your expected transactions.

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Winter Storm Impact – Our drive-through lanes are open for normally scheduled hours on Saturday, January 24.  If the weather or utility availability worsens, we will announce updates here and on our social media platforms.  Stay safe!

Branch Closure

Happy 2026!  All ATFCU locations will close at 3 pm on New Year’s Eve and remain closed on New Year’s Day.  Normal hours will resume on Friday, January 2. ... Read more

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When is the best time for you?   Members are able to schedule appointments for most non-teller transactions. Learn more and we can start coordinating calendars! ... Read more

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The first section on the SAT is always the essay. Writing a decent essay in under 25 minutes while still rubbing the sleep from your eyes may seem like an impossible feat; however, don’t despair. Just a few simple steps will surely help improve your “first thing in the morning” essay. Continue reading