Navy Federal was originally incorporated on 17 January 1933 as the Navy Department Employees’ Credit Union of the District of Columbia. Only Navy Department employees who were members of the federal employees’ labor union and members of their families were eligible to join.
In May 2008, Navy Federal Credit Union widened its membership to include the entire Department of Defense, which includes active and retired members of the Army, Navy, Marins, and Air Force, including civilians.
In March 2013, Navy Federal Credit Union further widened its membership to include all Coast Guard members and employees as well.
In 2020, Navy Federal Credit Union also expanded its membership to include Space Force members.
Navy Federal Credit Union offers the usual banking services, including credit cards, home loans, checking, and savings accounts.
As of 2022, there were 355 locations across the US.
In April 2023, an employee of the credit union was arrested and charged with bank fraud.
In May 2023, Navy Federal Credit Union celebrated its 90th anniversary by donating $90,000 to military communities.
Navy Federal Credit Union maintains a corporate office in Vienna, Virginia.
Navy Federal was originally incorporated on 17 January 1933 as the Navy Department Employees’ Credit Union of the District of Columbia. Only Navy Department employees who were members of the federal employees’ labor union and members of their families were eligible to join.
In May 2008, Navy Federal Credit Union widened its membership to include the entire Department of Defense, which includes active and retired members of the Army, Navy, Marins, and Air Force, including civilians.
In March 2013, Navy Federal Credit Union further widened its membership to include all Coast Guard members and employees as well.
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In 2020, Navy Federal Credit Union also expanded its membership to include Space Force members.
Navy Federal Credit Union offers the usual banking services, including credit cards, home loans, checking, and savings accounts.
As of 2022, there were 355 locations across the US.
In April 2023, an employee of the credit union was arrested and charged with bank fraud.
In May 2023, Navy Federal Credit Union celebrated its 90th anniversary by donating $90,000 to military communities.
Navy Federal Credit Union maintains a corporate office in Vienna, Virginia.
