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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.

Helping to Empower Members and Communities It Serves

Vacaville, CA – Today, Travis Credit Union announced the launch of its new initiative, “Knowledge is Power,” designed to express TCU’s purpose, promise and vision of positively impacting the lives of those in the communities it serves. The new vision is in response to consumers’ changing financial needs, with a recent TCU survey showing that over half of credit union members have “moderate to high concern” attributed to financial challenges, including saving for retirement, improving credit scores, reducing debt and more.

Credit Union Honors Board Member and Establishes Len Augustine Community Impact Award

Vacaville, CA – Travis Credit Union showcased the positive impact it has had on nonprofits and organizations across Northern California in 2024 through its work in financial wellness, advocacy, community service, scholarships and more.

Press Releases

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

Travis Credit Union Unveils ‘Knowledge is Power’

Helping to Empower Members and Communities It Serves

Travis Credit Union Celebrates Community Impact

Credit Union Honors Board Member and Establishes Len Augustine Community Impact Award

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