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Juneteenth Closings – Over the long weekend we will be improving concrete drainage at the Buffalo Gap drive through facility. At that location only, the ATM will close at 5:30 pm on June 18 and the drive through lanes will close at 6 pm.  They will remain closed until Monday, June 22 at 7:30 am.       All other ATFCU locations will be closed on Friday, June 19 and will resume normal weekend hours on Saturday, June 20.  Thank you for your understanding.

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Memorial Day Holiday – All ATFCU locations will be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.  Enjoy the long weekend!

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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

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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!

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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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