About Buckeye State Credit Union
Through product innovation, personalized treatment and commitment to our communities, Buckeye does banking better.
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Building a Strong Community
Since 1933, our member community has been the heart and soul of what we do. Our friends and neighbors. With mergers and closures, banks come and go, but Buckeye has been a rock for the families we serve in Northeast Ohio. We believe in something bigger than just business. That’s why we’re all in for our members, our employees and the communities we love.
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Our Core Values
We’ve always stood by this truth – Buckeye does banking better. But what sets us apart? It’s our core values that drive our approach and help you take control of your financial future with banking that’s smarter and more personalized.
Why Is There a Postmark in Our Logo?
Buckeye State Credit Union was formed in 1933, during the Great Depression, as the Akron Postal Employees Credit Union to serve postal workers during the worst economic period in United States history. In 1964, the credit union expanded its field of membership to federal employees working out of Summit and Medina counties, thus we were re-branded as Akron Postal and Federal Employee Credit Union. As we continued to grow, the credit union transitioned in 1971 and re-branded into Ohio Federal Employees Credit Union. After a series of mergers, the credit union changed its name one more time in 1975 to Buckeye State Credit Union – the proud name we carry today.
Buckeye’s tradition has been to serve postal workers, as is signified by our postage stamp logo, but has grown to be more inclusive and now serves much of Northeast Ohio. With over 90 years of history, we’ve become a trusted staple in the region, always staying true to our roots of putting our community first.
We Are A Community Development Financial Institution
A Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) is a mission-driven financial institution dedicated to serving economically disadvantaged individuals in underserved communities. CDFIs provide essential financing that mainstream financial institutions often do not offer, thereby investing directly in local communities and their residents.
Certified by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund), CDFIs must meet specific criteria: they must have a primary mission of community development, offer financial products and services, serve defined low-income markets, maintain community accountability and operate as non-governmental entities. CDFIs, such as Buckeye State Credit Union, form a national network that promotes economic growth by financing businesses, creating jobs and revitalizing neighborhoods in underserved areas.