To build our members' financial health and well-being.
Pros
Love Management, Love the members and co-workers.Cons
Banks pay a little more, not muchWe put people first and that starts with our team. We are here for each other and our greatest strength is our ability to navigate change ... together as One Team. We are purposeful in our mission, striving each day to take what is often a very sensitive and stressful topic - finances - and make it easier for our members.
Our SPEERIT (Service Passion, Empowerment, Engagement, Integrity, Teamwork) values guide the way we partner, communicate and have fun as a team.
People helping people.
Patelco was founded in 1936 to serve the financial interests of employees at the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company (now part of AT&T). With assets now totaling more than $9 billion and 450,000 members nationwide, we are among the largest credit unions in the nation today.
Guided by our mission to help improve our members' financial health, we strive to offer lower fees, better rates and best-in-class products. Everything we offer is designed to help our members get to where they want to go. Through good times and bad, we have their back. That's what keeps us motivated and inspired. It's not only our job, it's our purpose.
Tuition Reimbursement
Our tuition reimbursement program allows team members to advance their education, while creating opportunities for career development and advancement. Tuition reimbursement is offered to full-time and part-time employees.
Learning & Development
We believe in a culture of continuous learning. Our learning and development team creates innovative and relevant courses and on-demand webinars, in addition to partnering with external training opportunities like LinkedIn Learning. We empower our team to advance themselves, in the way they prefer to learn, because we know that when you continuously enhance your knowledge, it allows your true talent to shine.
Auto and Mortgage Loan Discounts
We believe in offering great rates to our members and even better rates for our team members with special loan discounts on mortgages and automobiles. Listen to how our team member, Stephanie, used her HELOC.
401k
"In a world where benefits are generally reduced or totally eliminated, I am excited about Patelco's 401(k) match. We have a %5 match and an additional 3% in a SafeHarbor account. That's 8%! I feel confident that I will have money to travel and enjoy my golden years." - Patelco team member
Volunteerism
We work with small organizations in our communities to support our commitment to housing, hunger relief, healthy children and financial literacy. At an organizational level, we partner with Habitat for Humanity, UC Children's Hospitals throughout Northern California and County food banks in our regions. We also provide relief to wildfire victims and their families with care packages and loan relief. As a team member, you'll have the opportunity to get involved and volunteer.
Entertainment and Attractions
We partner with Tickets at Work to offer our team discount tickets to entertainment, amusement parks, concerts and other events.
We are here to help our members navigate their financial ups and downs, partnering with them to provide guidance and products that meet their individual needs and are in their best interest.
Our "People, Not Profits" philosophy is part of everything we do. We're dedicated to providing the highest level of service, and we are so proud of our team for delivering on that promise in these unprecedented times.
Best Money Market Accounts, Investopedia, 2023 Best Credit Unions, Bankrate, 2023 Louise Herring Philosophy-in-Action Member Service Award, CUNA & Cornerstone Credit Union League, 2022 Top Corporate Philanthropists, San Francisco Business Times, 2022 Best-In-Class Employer, Gallagher, 2022