Are you interested in becoming a Georgia United Credit Union member, but aren’t sure if you are eligible? We can help!
This article will help you to determine if you are eligible to open Georgia United Credit Union account and become a member. To find out if you are eligible, keep reading to find a list of all the Georgia United Credit Union Eligibility Requirements.
Georgia United Credit Union
Georgia United Credit Union is an award winning, full-service financial institution. They are federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and backed by the United States Government.
Georgia United Credit Union is a great solution for anyone who is looking for a wide variety of services that are simple and effective. As a member-owned financial institution, they pride themselves on providing their members with reduced fees, low interest rates and high rates of return on investments.
Established in 1958, they are ranked as one of the largest and strongest credit unions in Georgia.With 19 local branch locations, access to over 5,000 supporting credit union locations nationwide and 100,000 surcharge-free ATMs all over the world.
Benefits of Georgia United Credit Union Account
As a Georgia United Credit Union account holder, you have access to various banking benefits. Some of those benefits include access to a network of over 100,000 surcharge -free ATMs in more than 170 countries.
Georgia United Credit Union members can used any Georgia United ATM machine at no-cost by using your GA United ATM Card or GA United VISA Debit Card. Transactions performed at ATM machines other than Georgia United are subject to an ATM usage fee of $0.75 per transaction.
Continue reading to find the list of eligibility requirements for new Georgia United Credit Union members.
Georgia United Credit Union Eligibility
If you are interested in becoming a Georgia United member, you must meet one of the eligibility requirements listed below.
Eligible County of Residence or Employment
Anyone living or working in any of the following counties is eligible to join GA United:
Barrow County
Bartow County
Chatham County
Cherokee County
Clarke County
Cobb County
City of Cumming
City of Norcross
Dawson County
DeKalb County
Forsyth County
Fulton County
Gordon County
Gwinnett County
Hall County
Henry County
Jackson County
Laurens County
Madison County
Murray County
Newton County
Oglethorpe County
Oconee County
Rockdale County
Walton County
Whitfield County
Eligible Family Members
If you have an immediate family member or live in the same household with someone who is a Georgia United member or eligible non-member, you will be eligible to join.
Eligible Partnerships
If you belong to any of the associations or groups below, you are eligible to join Georgia United.
University of Georgia – All faculty, staff, students and alumni
Eligible School Systems
If you are eligible if you are an employee or retiree of the following public, private and parochial schools, as well as colleges and universities.
Public School Systems
Clarke County Schools
Dalton City Schools
Dawson County Schools
DeKalb County Schools
Dublin City Schools
Forsyth County Schools
Henry County Schools
Laurens County Schools
Madison County Schools
Newton County Schools
Rockdale County Schools
Social Circle Schools
Whitfield County Schools
Private & Parochial Schools
Blessed Trinity High School
Christ the King
Greater Atlanta Christian School
Holy Redeemer
Holy Spirit Preparatory
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Marist
Monsignor Walter J. Donovan High School
Notre Dame Academy
Our Lady of Mercy
Lady of the Assumption
Our Lady of Victory
Pinecrest Academy
Providence Christian School
Queen of Angels
St. Catherine of Siena
St. John Neumann Regional
St. John the Evangelist
St. Joseph’s, Athens
St. Joseph’s, Marietta
St. Mary’s
St. Peter Claver
St. Pius X
St. Thomas More
Solidarity School
Colleges & Universities
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Agnes Scott College
Albany State University
Albany Technical College
Altamaha Technical College
American Intercontinental University
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Atlanta Metropolitan College
Athens Technical College
Atlanta Technical College
Augusta State University
Augusta Technical College
Bainbridge College
Brewton Parker College
Central Georgia Technical College
Chattahoochee Technical College
Clayton State University
College of Costal Georgia
Columbus State University
Columbus Technical College
Dalton College
Dalton State College
Darton College
DeKalb Technical College
DeVry University
East Georgia College
Fort Valley State University
Gainesville State College
Georgia College & State University
GA Gwinnett College
Georgia Health Sciences University
GA Highlands College
Georgia Institute of Technology
GA Northwest Technical College
Georgia Perimeter College
GA Southern University
Georgia Southwestern State University
GA State University
Gordon College
Gwinnett Technical College
Kennesaw State University
Lanier Technical College
Macon State College
Mercer University
North Georgia College & State University
Middle Georgia Technical College
Moultrie Technical College
North Georgia Technical College
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Ogeechee Technical College
Oglethorpe University
Okefenokee Technical College
Savannah State University
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography
South Georgia College
South Georgia Technical College
Southeastern Technical College
Southern Crescent Technical College
Southern Polytechnic State University
Southwest Georgia Technical College
West Georgia Technical College
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
University of Georgia
University of West Georgia
Valdosta State University
Waycross College
What you need to open an GUCU Account
If you meet one of the Georgia United Credit Union eligibility requirements listed above, then you are ready to open an account!
To open a Georgia United Credit Union account, you will need:
Address
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Valid Driver’s License or State-Issued ID
$5 opening deposit per account
Make sure you have all of these items before visiting a Georgia United Credit Union branch, they will be required to open an account.
Please be aware that you must be at least 18 years old to open an individual membership account. If you are under the age of 18, you must open a joint membership account with a parent or guardian.
If you are opening a joint membership account, both the minor and parent or guardian must also provide all of the items listed above in order to open an account.
There is a $5 one-time, non-refundable membership fee that must be paid when opening a Georgia United Credit Union account.
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I live in Bryan County and not on your list of Counties. I guess I cannot join, is that right?
Hi Robert,
Unfortunately, Bryan County is not listed as eligible. However, we suggest calling them directly at 707-476-6400 to confirm.