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Apply online in just minutes. Get approval in as little as one day.
Quick account setup. Lasting rewards.
Don’t stress it. We make it quick and easy to open a Great Lakes Credit Union account. Complete our online application in just a few minutes. Expect approval in as little as one day.1 Enjoy the lasting rewards of membership.
How to Open 1-2-3
- Apply online. To establish membership, fill out our short application online or visit a local branch.
- Choose an account. Select the account you want to open (savings, checking, etc.) and submit your application.
- Give us a day or two. We’ll reach out when your new account is approved, typically within one business day.1
Resources
Experience a member-first approach to banking.
Nonprofit Banking. As a nonprofit organization, we pass the savings on to you in the form of better rates and lower fees.
Access to Over 5,600 Branches. Through our CO-OP Shared Branch partnership, we’re local to you in every state. Enjoy access to nearly 30,000 ATMs nationwide.
Personalized Service. We value your business and show it with one-on-one personal attention to help you reach your financial goals.
24/7 Account Access. Manage your accounts online or with our mobile banking app – anytime, anywhere.
Online & Mobile Banking
Manage your accounts on the go. With online access and our mobile banking app, you can take care of your banking anywhere, anytime.
Debit Card Rewards
Enjoy exclusive savings on everything from apparel to travel, courtesy of our debit card rewards program – a small “thank you” for your membership.
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Testimonials
“I’ve gotten great customer service from Great Lakes Credit Union. When I go into the branch there is always someone there with a smile ready to help.”
Maximize your Membership
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Estimate your auto loan, credit card, and mortgage monthly payments. Balance your budget. Ballpark your savings, and more. -
Get member-exclusive discounts on tax services from TurboTax® and H&R Block,® and estate plans from Trust & Will.
Disclosure:
¹Anyone interested in opening a GLCU account can do so typically within one business day, thanks to GLCU’s partnership with Plaid, a fintech company that facilitates communication between financial services apps and users’ banks and credit card providers. Read GLCU’s privacy policy as it relates to Plaid here.
2APY = Annual Percentage Yield. All dividend rates and APY may change at any time. The APYs shown above assume that all principal and dividends remain on deposit for the entire term. Fees could reduce earnings on the above accounts. The dividend rate may be calculated using two different rates. The dividend rate will appear as a blended APY on your monthly statement.
3APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Terms and conditions may apply.
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