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Membership Eligibility

Who are we?

Headquartered in Lakeland, FL, Publix Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) is a member-owned co-operative that was founded in 1957 to meet the financial needs of Publix Super Markets Inc. associates and their family members. PEFCU maintains a five-star rating by Bauer Financial and boasts an “A+” in financial health.

When you join PEFCU you’re more than just a number. You are an owner of a thriving, not-for-profit cooperative. PEFCU, with over $1 billion in assets, is ranked in the top five percent of credit unions nation-wide. We have a strong, shared commitment to the financial well-being of our members. The credit union’s earnings are returned to you in the form of stellar products and services. PEFCU is committed to helping you live your best financial life!

Are you Eligible?

The benefits of PEFCU membership are available to:

  • Retired and current associates of Publix Super Markets and their family or household members
  • Lone Palm associates and their family members
  • Family or household members of a current PEFCU member
  • City of Lakeland associates and their family members
  • Lakeland Automall associates and their family members
  • Regal Automotive associates of Lakeland, FL, and their family members
  • Bartow Ford associates and their family members
  • Larry Greenwald Insurance associates and their family members
  • United Hoist Equipment, Inc. associates and their family members
  • Wilde Honda associates, Sarasota, FL, and their family members

Joining Is Easy:

Minimum requirements for all PEFCU members:

  • Open a savings account (Prime Share Account) with a minimum deposit of $5
  • Maintain a minimum average daily balance of $50 within six months*

* After six months, if at any time your balance is less than $50, then a $2 monthly fee will be charged

 

To open account:

  • Submit an application online (click here); or
  • Call the Member Contact Center (1-800-226-6673) to request an application by mail; or
  • Print, complete, and sign application form found here; then mail to your nearest PEFCU branch office; or
  • Visit your local branch to join in person.

To open the Prime Share Account, $5 will need to be deposited into your Prime Share Savings Account. Send a check or money order along with your completed application to your nearest PEFCU location – Attn: Member Services for at least $5 made payable to PEFCU. Once your account is opened, you will receive a New Member Packet in the mail, which will include all your Important Account Information documents. Get list of office addresses and phone numbers ►

 

Important disclosures:

  • PEFCU Account Disclosure -Important Account Information, click here to print/read.
  •  NCUA - Your Federal Share Account Insurance, click here to print/read.
  •  NCUA - Retirement Savings Insurance, click here to print/read.

 The printable forms require Adobe Acrobat Reader™.