How to Join Eligibility Benefits

Membership

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State Department Federal Credit Union (SDFCU) membership comes with access to low loan rates, free checking, rewards and many exclusive services.

SDFCU is a not-for-profit financial services provider serving over 80,000 members worldwide. Visit about us to learn more about SDFCU.

Join in Three Easy Steps

Check your Eligibility

Join via D.O.S. affiliation, association membership, family relation, and more.

Gather your Information

Home address, Social Security number, driver's license / identification card.

Open your Account

Membership starts with a Savings account. It takes $1 to open, which we'll provide. Apply online or in a branch.

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See how you are eligible

Department of State

Employees and on-site contractors of the Department of State.

Family & Household

Spouses, parents, children, siblings, grandchildren, stepparents, stepchildren, step-siblings and adoptive relationships are eligible, including persons living in the same residence maintaining a single economic unit.

Organizational Affiliates

As a member of one of SDFCU's associations, organizations or company partners, you may qualify.

View our listing of affiliates/Select Employee Groups.

American Consumer Council

American Consumer Council members may be eligible to join SDFCU. Applicants will need to choose ACC on their application when opening their account.

Partner With Us

Do you represent an employer, business or association? You can extend credit union membership as a perk for your staff or members. Consider a group membership with SDFCU.

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