Connexus Membership

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At Connexus, you’re more than a customer.

Become a member-owner of a not-for-profit, nationwide credit union. Join Connexus today to experience the convenience of a bank — but with plenty of additional perks including lower rates, higher yields, fewer fees, and personal service.

Become a member

Why choose Connexus Credit Union?

As a credit union, we return our profits back to our members. This allows us to offer lower rates, higher yields, and fewer fees than our competitors. Here’s how much our members saved1 from March 2021 through March 2022 by choosing Connexus over another national bank:

$53,130,842

There are many advantages to joining a credit union, but with so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to find the one that’s best for you. Here’s what makes Connexus stand out from the pack:

Ranked among the best

We are consistently named one of the nation’s top credit unions by Kiplinger, NerdWallet, and The Balance.

Innovative online features

Our Digital Banking allows you to manage your money on the go. Plus, our app is rated among the best banking apps available.

Culture of caring

Our Connexus Cares program is committed to supporting the organizations that keep our communities healthy and thriving.

Am I eligible to join?

Membership eligibility includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Employees, retirees, family members, members, students, or student alumni of one of the following groups:

  • ALPA FCU
  • ALPA Union
  • Aqua Finance
  • Aspirus Inc
  • BMW Motorcycle Owners of America Group or its successor
  • Buell Riders Adventure Group
  • Cincinnati Bell
  • Cintel
  • Convergys
  • Endura
  • Harley Owners Group
  • Honeywell
  • Kraft or Bombardier Company and its majority-owned subsidies in the U.S.
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance
  • Marketplace Home Mortgage
  • Marshfield Clinic
  • Minnesota Consumer Council
  • Northcentral Technical College
  • Orbital ATK
  • Organizations of any motorcycle dealer located in the IL or WI counties of Winnebago, Boone, Jo Daviess, Knox, Lake, Warren, McHenry, or Stephenson
  • Successors Rockwell Automation and its subsidiaries and affiliates
  • TSI Incorporated

Residents of one of the following communities or counties:

  • Boone, IL
  • Jo Daviess, IL
  • Knox, IL
  • Lake, IL
  • McHenry, IL
  • Stephenson, IL
  • Warren, IL
  • Winnebago, IL
  • Brooklyn Center, MN
  • Crystal, MN
  • Golden Valley, MN
  • Hopkins, MN
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • New Hope, MN
  • Robbinsdale, MN
  • St. Louis Park, MN
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Norwood, OH
  • Adams County, WI
  • Barron, WI
  • Chippewa, WI
  • Clark County, WI
  • Columbia, WI
  • Dane, WI
  • Dodge, WI
  • Iowa, WI
  • Juneau County, WI
  • Langlade County, WI
  • Lincoln County, WI
  • Marathon County, WI
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Oneida, WI
  • Ozaukee, WI
  • Portage County, WI
  • Price, WI
  • Racine, WI
  • Rusk, WI
  • Sauk, WI
  • Shawano County, WI
  • Taylor County, WI
  • Washington, WI
  • Waukesha, WI
  • Waushara County, WI
  • Wood County, WI
  • Within 25 miles of Sheldon, WI or 15 miles of Chetek, WI

Spouses, family members, and those living in the same household of an existing member.

Members of the Connexus Association. This requires a one-time $5 donation*.

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FAQs: You asked. We answered.

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How do I become a member of Connexus Credit Union?

You can become a member opening any account at Connexus. To do this, click Become a Member and select the account(s) or loan(s) you want.

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If I don’t live near a Connexus branch, can I still become a member?

Of course! You are eligible to become a member by joining the Connexus Association. This requires a one-time $5 donation* that will be used to provide financial education services to those in need.

Disclosures

*Connexus Credit Union does not profit from any of the money paid to the Connexus Association. 100% of your dues go directly to the Connexus Association. The non-refundable dues to join the Association and thus become a Connexus member do not guarantee you will be approved for any requested account, loan, or service. You will also be asked to make a $5 deposit into your savings account to establish your membership. That deposit is yours to withdraw should you decide to cancel your Connexus Credit Union membership.

1Data obtained from CUNA Membership Benefit Report for Connexus CU as of 3/31/2022. Sources: CUNA, Datatrac