California Credit Union of South Pasadena

California Credit Union of South Pasadena is a Credit Union in South Pasadena, CA, located at First Floor, 527 S Lake Ave Suite 100. The institution also provides home loans, auto loans, and home equity lines of credit. Investment services include traditional and Roth IRA investments. Business checking and specialized solutions for educators are available. It holds a rating of 3.90 based on member reviews. The organization has served members for over 90 years. Georgia B. Parsons, a Los Angeles school teacher, founded the credit union in 1931 after being turned down by local lenders for a loan to buy a wool suit. She realized teachers needed a financial institution that would take their needs seriously. On July 10, 1933, Parsons and 10 other teachers and administrators joined together to establish the credit union. Membership is open to immediate family, spouses, partners, or household members of existing members. Employees, retirees, or unpaid volunteers of partner organizations are also eligible. Individuals who do not meet these requirements can join through a complimentary membership in the American Consumer Council. The credit union operates 25 branches across Southern California and provides access to more than 85,000 ATMs worldwide. Digital banking services include online chat, secure email messaging, and telephone banking for remote account management. Customer service is available by phone Monday through Friday from 7AM to 7PM PDT and Saturday from 8AM to 3PM PDT. The institution is federally insured by the NCUA. California Credit Union of South Pasadena combines its long-standing history of serving educators with a broad network of branches and digital tools to support the financial goals of its members in South Pasadena.

The credit union sits on South Lake Avenue near East California Boulevard, just over a tenth of a mile from The Colonnade Mall and Exer Urgent Care.

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