Become a member at OnPoint
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It’s been over 90 years since a handful of schoolteachers joined together to form our credit union. They didn’t do it for profit. They did it to help one another. After all, that’s what community is all about.
Excellent rates & member value
Member-owned & community-focused
Extensive ATM & branch network
Dependable & secure access
Who can join—membership eligibility.
We’re excited you’re considering becoming an OnPoint member, and with 57 branches in Oregon and SW Washington, joining has never been easier!
You’re eligible for membership if you meet any one of the following criteria:
Oregon
You live or work in any of the counties we serve, or you’re a family member of a person who is eligible for OnPoint membership. The 28 counties we serve in Oregon: Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler, or Yamhill.
Washington
You live, work, worship or go to school in any of the counties we serve, or you’re a family member of a person who is eligible for OnPoint membership. The 2 counties we serve in Washington: Clark and Skamania.
View our Consumer Membership & Account Agreement
Open an account online
What you'll need to apply online:
- Be a legal U.S. resident
- Be at least 18 years old (To open a youth membership, please visit an OnPoint branch.)
- Have a Social Security number
- Have a debit or credit card to fund your account(s)
- Have a government issued ID (Driver's License, State ID card, Passport. Permanent Resident Card, Military ID card)
Our story
Serving people in our region since 1932. Community focused. Member owned.
Our roots
In 1932, 16 schoolteachers got together to create a safe place to save their money and provide low-cost loans to other teachers and their families. They named it Portland Teachers Credit Union.
Our growth
As our community grew, we grew right along with it. In 2005, we were granted a community charter in Oregon and Southwest Washington, allowing us to expand our field of membership. To reflect this growth, we changed our name to what you know us as today, OnPoint Community Credit Union.
Our commitment
OnPoint has been improving the lives of our members and the communities we serve—including Portland, Vancouver, Eugene and Bend—for 90 years. In that time, we’ve grown to be the largest member-owned financial institution headquartered in Oregon with more than 563,000 loyal members.
Our guiding principles
- Pursue innovation that values our members’ time and helps them achieve their goals.
- Vest employees with the authority to deliver superior service and advice.
- Always do the right thing and act with the utmost integrity.
- Be the champion of education.
- Ensure the safety and soundness of our institution to allow for long-range sustainability.
Credit unions are different. OnPoint takes it further.
People are the Point.
Money without people is just money. It doesn’t roll up its sleeves to get things done. It doesn’t have a story, or dream big. OnPoint understands that it takes people to run a business, or turn a house into a home. And it takes people to build and support a thriving community.
People helping people.
We live in an inspiring community full of remarkable people and organizations working every day to make it special. We’re a member-owned, local community credit union empowering you to get the most out of your life through personalized banking service, comprehensive financial solutions and community impact.
People are the Point.
Learn more and be a part of our giving story.
Danika L.Never been happier! Switched all accounts to OnPoint from a bank that we were with for over 20 years.
OnPoint vs. banks
Type of organization
Type of organization
Who can join
Who can join
Invested in
Invested in
Deposits federally insured by
Deposits federally insured by
Governance
Governance
Interactions with like financial institutions
Interactions with like financial institutions
OnPoint
Type of organization
Not-for-profit – Fewer fees, better rates
As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, we return our profits to our members in the form of better rates, lower fees and greater service.
Who can join
Members
OnPoint’s membership is open to anyone in the communities we serve, including the family of eligible members.
Invested in
Community and members
We serve the needs of our membership and community by investing our non-interest income and interest from loans in local organizations working to make a difference.
Deposits federally insured by
NCUA insured ($250k)
Your deposits are insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government.
Governance
Member owned
Every OnPoint member has a voice. Our Board of Directors are directly elected by members and offer guidance and expertise that benefit our entire membership base.
Interactions with like financial institutions
Cooperative
Credit Unions are financial cooperatives. That means we work together toward one common goal—helping our members prosper.
Banks
Type of organization
For-profit – More fees, worse rates
Traditional banking institutions primarily focus on generating profits for their shareholders with no added benefit to their customers.
Who can join
Customers
You cannot join a bank, but anyone can be a customer.
Invested in
Generating revenue
Banks use the income they generate from fees, interest, business accounts and investments to increase their shareholders’ earnings.
Deposits federally insured by
FDIC insured ($250k)
At a bank, your deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government.
Governance
Shareholder owned
Banks are governed by their shareholders, voting rights depend on the number of shares you own leaving regular customers out of decisions.
Interactions with like financial institutions
Competitive
Banks are competitive. They compete with one another for your business and see you only as a number.
Contributing to local organizations making an impact.
When we support local organizations, we also have the opportunity to get to know them better. Take a look at how these four organizations positively impact our community.
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP)
Cascade AIDS Project provides inclusive health, housing and social services for LGBTQIA+ people and those impacted by HIV.
Friends of the Children PDX
Friends of the Children provides relationship-based mentoring to the highest priority youth in our community.
Oregon Humane Society
Oregon Humane Society champions animal welfare, finding homes for thousands of pets each year.
SOLVE
SOLVE organizes individuals and communities across Oregon to improve and protect our environment.
Open a business membership with OnPoint.
Your business banking partner should be as focused on your future as you are—we know that you wear a lot of hats, so we do what we can to help make running your business as smooth as possible. With custom-tailored financing and easy-to-use tools, OnPoint makes banking easier, so you can get back to business.
Open your new business account at your nearest OnPoint location
Here's what you'll need at your business membership appointment.
Review the list of required documents for opening a Business Membership in Oregon and Washington.
We look forward to working with you.
Better banking, more impact. Become a member today.
Disclosures
If you would prefer to submit your application via mail, please contact us at 800.527.3932.
Consumer Membership & Account Agreement
Business Membership & Account Agreement
