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Eighth Time Recognition for Outstanding Service to Air Force Personnel and Their Families

Vacaville, CA – Travis Credit Union (TCU) has once again been recognized by the United States Department of the Air Force as the Air Force Distinguished Credit Union of the Year (Large Asset Category) for 2024. This prestigious national honor was announced at the Defense Credit Union Council Annual Conference in Palm Desert, Calif. This marks the eighth time TCU has received this award, underscoring its unwavering commitment to the financial well-being of military personnel and their families.

Vacaville, CA – The Travis Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce it has been awarded a $75,000 grant through the Inclusiv Build and Matched Savings Initiative, a nationally recognized program supporting innovative financial inclusion efforts. This prestigious grant will significantly enhance the Foundation’s Financial Coaching Grants Program, empowering underserved households across Northern California through a powerful combination of coaching and matched savings.

Certification by Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund Recognizes Safe, Affordable, and Accessible Banking

Vacaville, CA – Travis Credit Union (TCU) Access Checking account has been officially certified by the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) on July 1, 2025 as meeting the 2025–2026 Bank On National Account Standards. These Standards, developed in collaboration with consumer advocates, nonprofit organizations, civic leaders, and financial institutions, outline key features that ensure accounts are low-cost, high-functioning, and consumer-friendly.

A prestigious national ranking reflecting exceptional member service.

Vacaville, CA – Travis Credit Union is proud to announce its inclusion in the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2025. This recognition underscores the institution's unwavering commitment to remarkable member service, financial education, and community engagement. Notably, Travis Credit Union ranked among the top three credit unions in the highly competitive state of California, underscoring its exceptional performance.

Vacaville, CA – Travis Credit Union (TCU) proudly announced the 20 recipients of its 2025 Community Impact Scholarship during a virtual award ceremony held earlier today. Each graduating high school senior will receive a $2,000 scholarship to support their college education, in recognition of their academic achievements and dedication to community service.

Announces two new senior executive appointments

Vacaville, CA – In response to the rapidly evolving payments landscape and increasing importance of cybersecurity, Travis Credit Union (TCU) announces two strategic leadership appointments. These investments in talent underscore TCU’s ongoing commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and the protection of its members’ financial data.

Great Place To Work Certification is the global standard for quantifying and benchmarking the employee experience.

Vacaville, CA – Travis Credit Union (TCU) proudly announces it has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work®, a distinction based on feedback from current employees regarding their experiences at TCU. According to a survey, 81% of employees said TCU is a great place to work, 24 points higher than the average U.S. company.

Program Will Empower a Northern California Nonprofit with up to $39,000 in Grant Funding

Vacaville, CA– Travis Credit Union Foundation announces the application deadline has been extended for its 2025 Financial Coaching Grants program until March 31, 2025. This initiative is an opportunity for one Northern California nonprofit organization to access $30,000 in unrestricted funding and up to $9,000 to train its staff to become financial coaches. Those interested in applying can start here.

Student-Inspired Program Teaches Youth Financial Literacy

Winters, CA – Travis Credit Union (TCU) hosted its award-winning, interactive youth financial education initiative, Generation Wealth, today at Winters Joint High School in Winters, CA. Through role-playing, students explored real-life scenarios and gained insights into financial topics they identified as most relevant and important.

CDFI Federal Fund Used to Strengthen Economic Mobility in Underserved Communities Across Northern California

Vacaville, CA – Today, Travis Credit Union (TCU) has been awarded an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund to drive economic mobility, expand financial literacy, and increase access to affordable lending in underserved communities across 12 Northern California counties.

Press Releases

Travis Credit Union Honored as 2024 Air Force Distinguished Credit Union of the Year

Travis Credit Union Foundation Awarded $75,000 Inclusiv Matched Savings Grant

Travis Credit Union’s Access Checking Account Earns National Bank On Certification

Travis Credit Union Named One of Forbes’ Best-In-State Credit Unions 2025

Travis Credit Union Awards $40,000 in Scholarships to Local High School Seniors

Travis Credit Union Strengthens Leadership and Innovation in Payments and Information Security

Travis Credit Union Earns 2025 Great Place To Work Certification™

Travis Credit Union Foundation Extends Financial Coaching Grants Applications

Travis Credit Union Hosts Generation Wealth at Winters Joint High School

Student-Inspired Program Teaches Youth Financial Literacy

Travis Credit Union Secures $800,000 Federal Grant to Expand Financial Inclusion & Community Development

CDFI Federal Fund Used to Strengthen Economic Mobility in Underserved Communities Across Northern California

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