Do I need to establish Membership to get a checking account?

Yes, you need to become a Member of Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal) to open a checking account. You’re within CU SoCal’s field of Membership if you meet any one of the following qualifications: 

• If you are a relative or household member of a current CU SoCal Member. 

• If you live or work in Lake Havasu City, AZ. 

• If you are an employee of one of our partner companies. 

• If you are a student at Rio Hondo College, Whittier Union High Schools District, El Rancho Unified School District, or Lowell Joint School District. 

• If none of the above applies to you, CU SoCal will provide a complimentary Membership to one of our approved nonprofit partner associations. This membership to a partner association automatically qualifies you for full CU SoCal Membership benefits. Once a CU SoCal Member, always a CU SoCal Member—you do not need to keep your association membership to remain a CU SoCal Member. CU SoCal will take care of this process for you during your Membership application.  

No matter how you qualify, once your Membership is established and your share (savings) account is opened, you’ll enjoy full access to CU SoCal’s products, services, and Member benefits.