A new member recently visited our Buffalo branch to learn more about who we are and how we can help. What began as a conversation about refinancing an auto loan quickly revealed an opportunity to offer a more competitive rate. Not only were we able to save the member money on their vehicle loan, but […]

A formerly incarcerated individual recently walked into one of American 1 Credit Union’s branches shortly after release and asked to work with our team. During the conversation, the member expressed heartfelt gratitude for American 1’s involvement inside the correctional facility and for the time our staff invested before release ever occurred. They shared that this […]

At our Cypress branch, we don’t have a drive-thru — but that didn’t stop one of our incredible team members from going the extra mile. When a member who had recently undergone hip surgery arrived and needed assistance with a withdrawal, Sophia didn’t hesitate. She stepped outside and walked right up to the member’s vehicle […]

An Affinity member contacted us to recognize the outstanding service provided by one of our senior specialists during a recent fraud-related incident. What initially appeared to be an unauthorized credit card transaction ultimately revealed a more serious situation involving unauthorized access to the member’s bank account. Through her attentiveness and keen listening skills, our representative […]

A member came in requesting a $9,000 cash withdrawal. She initially worked with one of our tellers, who asked standard questions about the purpose of such a large cash withdrawal. After this, the member stepped outside to make a phone call, then returned and asked the assistant branch manager (ABM) to process the withdrawal instead. […]

Marie assisted a long‑time member, age 78, who has relied on Call 24 telephone banking for nearly 28 years to manage her finances. Because the member does not drive, the transition to the new virtual assistant, PAT, felt overwhelming and frightening. She called in extremely upset and anxious, sharing concerns about speaking sensitive information out […]