Protecting your savings
Federally insured deposits. While some fintechs may say your deposits are insured, there may be unexpected loopholes that make your funds vulnerable.
The GTE Financial Difference
Why choose GTE Financial, a local credit union?
Today, financial service options have expanded beyond credit unions and banks to include fintechs and digital startups. As you shop benefits and incentives, it’s important to remember not all options are created equal or have your best interests in mind. Today, when human service, affordability, and security are paramount, credit unions often stand out as the best choice for many individuals, families and businesses. While you may have heard credit unions are less innovative, offer less services, less products, and less immediate access to your funds, make sure to research and compare! Credit unions have come a long way.
At GTE Financial, we strive to be the only financial partner you need!
Opened in 1935, GTE Financial is not a venture start-up or a publicly traded institution that may prioritize profit over people. Most alternative institutions have strong profit-focused goals or growth numbers that direct their decisions. We are a local not-for-profit, community-centric credit union that truly focuses on providing advantageous products with service you can count on.
Member-owned
Your interests direct our products and services. We are not owned by shareholders overly focused on the bottom line. Instead, our board of directors is made up of volunteer members of the credit union.
Not-for-profit
Your interests direct our products and services. We are not owned by shareholders overly focused on the bottom line. Instead, our board of directors is made up of volunteer members of the credit union.
Community-focused
We are locally owned and operated. We give back locally, volunteer locally and you can talk to a real human locally, with extended hours. We love Tampa Bay and have a mutual interest in seeing our beloved community grow and thrive!
What is a credit union?
Credit unions are member-owned, not-for-profit financial institutions that prioritize your financial well-being over shareholder profits. With the “people helping people” philosophy, our decisions are made with member needs in mind every step of the way.
Is it hard to become a member of a credit union?
Absolutely not! While not everyone can join every credit union, many credit unions have expanded their fields of membership for a wide range of people and businesses to join.
What’s the difference between GTE Financial, a fintech, digital startup or bank?
Thank you for learning more about the Credit Union Difference and how GTE Financial is ‘going beyond money’ for our members and the local community!