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credit union
noun
: a cooperative association that makes small loans to its members at low interest rates and offers other banking services (such as savings and checking accounts)
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Online banks and credit unions tend to have some of the best CD rates, and their opening minimum deposits are often low, such as $1,000 or less.
—Nerdwallet, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024
In a statement released Wednesday, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, Zachary Myers, said that this case of fraud betrayed the confidence of credit union members.
—Jade Thomas, The Indianapolis Star, 15 May 2024
The sponsors include Amazon, NBCUniversal Launch, Film Companion, credit union BECU, civil liberties organization ACLUWA, University of Washington South Asia Center and Bully Media.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2024
Most major banks and credit unions offer text or email alerts for big-ticket purchases or when someone tries to open a new bank or credit account in your name.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1843, in the meaning defined above
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“Credit union.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credit%20union. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
credit union
noun
: a cooperative association that makes small loans to its members at low interest rates and offers other banking services (as savings and checking accounts)
Legal Definition
credit union
noun
: a cooperative association that makes small loans to its members at low interest rates and offers other banking services (as savings and checking accounts)
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