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Apply For BECU Credit Union Membership
Setting up credit union membership is an easy two-step process.
Step 1: Gather Identification Documents
- Social Security number or ITIN.
- Valid U.S. government issued ID such as a driver's license or state-issued ID.
- Contact information, such as a street address and phone number. You may be asked to validate your address with documents such as a utility bill.
Step 2: Apply Today
Join BECU Online
Apply online using the form above.
Make an Appointment
Schedule an appointment in person with a BECU Consultant at your nearest Neighborhood Financial Center or online with our video banking team.
Questions? Give us a call at 800-233-2328.
BECU Membership Eligibility
If you live, work, or go to school in Washington state or are affiliated with Boeing, you're eligible for BECU membership.
Individuals in select counties of Oregon and Idaho or with affiliation to BECU partners may also be eligible. For more information on specific eligible counties, affiliations and partnerships, visit the membership eligibility page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Applying and becoming a credit union member online only takes around 10 - 15 minutes.
Yes. Our checking and savings accounts require no minimum balance, and we have no monthly maintenance fees.
Yes. You can become a member and open a BECU Checking Account with no deposit2, and there are no minimum balance requirements or monthly fees.
To enjoy BECU's full range of benefits, we encourage you to open a free Member Advantage Checking account. To open this credit union account, you'll need to make at least one free electronic transaction per month. This transaction can be as simple as depositing your paycheck via auto deposit, paying a bill online, or using your debit card.
Visit our switch to BECU page for more information and a step-by-step guide for making the transition from your current bank or financial institution to BECU.
BECU offers most loans you would expect from banks, including home improvement, vehicle, student, and personal loans, along with mortgages and lines of credit. Click on our Loans & Mortgages tab for more information.
BECU has over 60 convenient locations around Washington state and South Carolina. Search and filter for BECU and CO-OP ATMs and partner credit unions from our interactive locations map.
BECU Membership Unlocks These Great Products
Enjoy checking and savings accounts with no minimum balance or monthly fees, plus 30,000+ surcharge-free Co-Op ATMs nationwide.
Our members enjoy great interest rates,1 onsite financing with participating dealerships,2 and enrollment in our BECU Reprice Program3.
Get your dream home with a low interest loan with no origination fee,1 with up to $10,000 assistance for first-time home buyers.2
Earn 1.5% cash back on all purchases with no annual or cash advance fees2. New cardholders could get a $300 bonus if you spend $3,000 in purchases within the first three months.3
Do all your banking from your desktop or phone: pay bills, deposit checks, set up transfers, and meet with a BECU consultant.
Tap into emergency cash for those unexpected expenses, with non-sufficient funds/overdraft protection2 and no annual or transfer fees3.
Looking to Open a Business Credit Union Account Instead?
Visit the Business Membership page to learn more about how BECU can help you start and grow your business.
1Member Share, Member Advantage, or Early Saver savings account required to establish membership; not everyone will qualify. Must be 18 or older to open membership online.
2You may be required to deposit a minimum of $10 to your new checking when opening account(s) online.
Auto Loans1 Financing is subject to BECU membership, credit approval, and other underwriting criteria; not every applicant will qualify.
2 Services provided by Credit Union Direct Lending (CUDL) and is not affiliated with BECU. BECU specifically disclaims all warranties with regard to dealers' products and services. Dealer fees apply. Loan program offered including rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice.
3 BECU periodically evaluates the credit rating of each member who has a credit card, personal line of credit, auto, boat, RV, or personal loan with BECU. If your score has improved sufficiently and your account is in good standing, we will look at reducing your rate (if you're not already receiving our lowest published rate.)
Home Loans1 Mortgage loans are subject to membership, credit approval, and other underwriting criteria; not every applicant will qualify. Certain restrictions apply. Home loan programs, terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice.
2 Buyers must meet all the first-time homebuyer grant program criteria, including loan and property qualifications, all of which are not listed here. BECU reserves the right to alter or change criteria.
All federal, state, and local taxes imposed on the acceptance of a grant are solely the responsibility of the applicant. BECU will issue an IRS Form 1099-MISC or W-2 to an applicant where a Form 1099-MISC or W-2 is required by applicable law. Applicants should consult their own accountant(s) or tax advisor(s) to determine tax implications, if any.
Cash Back Credit Card1Approval subject to BECU membership, credit approval and other underwriting criteria; not every applicant will qualify. Credit Card programs, services, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Contact BECU for the most current information. Your APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. Please refer to the Credit and Security Agreement for the terms and conditions, fees, and charges, and other information regarding your credit card account.
2 BECU's credit card rates in effect as of 11/01/2023 range from 16.24% to 27.24% variable APR and are subject to change without notice. The actual APR will be determined when you apply and will be based on your credit worthiness.
3 $300 CASH BACK AFTER SPENDING $3,000 IN PURCHASES WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS from account opening: This offer is not available to either (i) current cardholders of this credit card, or (ii) previous cardholders of this credit card who received a new cardholder bonus for this credit card within the last 12 months. The additional $300 cash reward is not available to individuals who currently have a Traditional or Points Rewards Visa and switch to a Cash Back Rewards Visa or to individuals who have opened a different Cash Back Rewards Account within the previous 12 months. You will receive $300 cash back credit which you must redeem. To qualify and receive your bonus, you must make purchases totaling $3,000 or more in the first 3 months from account opening. ("Purchases" do not include balance transfers, cash advances, traveler's cheques, foreign currency, money orders, wire transfers, or similar cash-like transactions, lottery tickets, casino gaming chips, racetrack wagers, or similar betting transactions, any checks that access your account, interest, unauthorized or fraudulent charges, any fees of any kind, including an annual fee, if applicable.) After qualifying, please allow up to 30 days for bonus to post to your cash back balance. To be eligible for this bonus offer, account must be open and not in default at the time of fulfillment.
Personal Line of Credit1Approval subject to BECU membership, credit approval, and other underwriting criteria; not every applicant will qualify. BECU checking account and automatic payment method required. Interest charges accrue from the date any credit advance is posted to your account.
2 After the personal line of credit is established, overdraft funds transfers will be made in $100 increments (or the unused portion of the available credit limit if less than $100) to the checking or money market account attached. Overdraft for savings accounts not available. Interest charges accrue from the date any credit advance or transfer is posted to your account.
3 Personal lines of credit rates in effect as of 11/01/2023 range from 11.90% to 19.40% variable APR and are subject to change without notice. The actual APR will be determined when you apply and will be based on your credit worthiness.