Eglin Federal Credit Union Opens New Freeport Branch
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (July 11, 2024) – Eglin Federal Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new Freeport Branch today with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Located at 16970 US Hwy 331 S, this is Eglin FCU’s first full-service branch and second location in Walton County. The Freeport Branch will provide convenient account access for more than 30,000 members living in Walton County. The DeFuniak Springs ATM/Video Teller Drive-thru located at 677 Highway 90 opened July 18, 2023.
Eglin Federal Credit Union expanded membership opportunities to persons who live, work (or regularly conducts business in), worship, or attend school in, and employees of businesses located within the approved seven census tracts in Walton County. Visit the new Freeport Branch to learn more about membership, or go to eglinfcu.org/join.
Eglin Federal Credit Union President/CEO Jerry Williams said, “This year marks our 70th Anniversary, and we recognize we wouldn’t be here today without the loyal support of our members and community partners. We thank you for the trust that you have placed in our care. It is a responsibility that we do not take for granted. We embrace the credit union philosophy of people helping people, and we believe that when you lead with values and do the right things, that good things happen. We are proud Eglin Federal Credit Union was named the 2023 Large Business of the Year by the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce. Thank you for celebrating our first Walton County Branch. We look forward to serving this community and growing the Credit Union family.”
The Freeport Branch is approximately 4,400 square feet, showcasing a new open branch design that features a member engagement area with interactive touch screen monitors. This is a full-service branch with safe deposit boxes, a Coinstar® machine, night drop, touch screen video tellers and drive-thru ATMs.
La Macchia Group is the design/build firm for the new Freeport Branch, the recently-opened Pace Branch and Operations Center, which is expected to be completed this year.
Photo Caption: Eglin Federal Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new Freeport Branch with a ribbon cutting ceremony July 11, 2024
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Eglin Federal Credit Union was chartered in 1954 and is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution, federally regulated by the National Credit Union Administration. Membership includes military (active, retired, reserves and veterans), civil service and US Government affiliations on Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field, Duke Field, Camp Rudder and 7th Special Forces Group. Membership includes over 900 Select Employee Groups in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, Escambia, FL counties and Escambia County, AL. In addition, membership includes anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school within our Geographic Field of Membership and anyone who is related to or lives with an EFCU member. Eligible members may join EFCU with a minimum $5 deposit to regular savings (the purchase of one share), and they may keep their membership active by performing at least one transaction every 12 months. Funds are insured by the National Credit Union Administration to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States.
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