Let’s be real for a second, everything you’ve seen so far about us probably sounds great. You might think it’s too good to be true. But we promise it’s not. That’s because we do things a little differently around here. And we mean it. 

When you join Garden Savings, you aren’t just a number on a spreadsheet — you are literally an owner of the place. We are a not-for-profit financial cooperative, which is just a fancy way of saying we don’t have shareholders to answer to. Our only boss is you (and all our other cool members, of course). 

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How to Join Garden Savings FCU

If you are eligible for personal membership, you can apply for membership online.

If you are an organization and are eligible for company membership, please click here to complete and submit a Participating Organization Letter.

Once you have completed the online membership application and opened your Membership Savings account with as little as $5 (secures membership with us), you can take the next step of transferring your accounts over to us. Make the full switch to Garden Savings today! 

Eligibility 

Community affiliations, family affiliations, group affiliations, expanded affiliations — we accept it all!

Community Affiliations

Do You . . . Live, Work, Worship, or Regularly Conduct Business in Newark, Jersey City, or Elizabeth?

  • You're Eligible to Join!

Family Affiliations

Do You Have a Family Member with an Account Here?

  • You're Eligible to Join!

Group Affiliations

Do You Have an Association within Our Field of Membership?

  • You're Eligble to Join!

Expanded Affiliations

Don't see an obvious way to join Garden Savings?

  • You may be eligible to become a member of the American Consumer Council! If you live in New Jersey, New York or Pennsylvania, joining the American Consumer Council will make you eligible to join Garden Savings Federal Credit Union*.

*Please note that certain account access may be initially restricted and Garden Savings reserves the right to approve/deny memberships accordingly.

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Would you like to offer this benefit to your employees?

Credit Union Membership is an absolutely FREE way to enhance your employee benefit package. There is no cost to the employer or the employee to add the benefit of credit union membership to your portfolio of benefits.

In this day and age, employers need to provide a comprehensive benefits package in order to both attract and retain quality employees. Let the benefit of credit union membership at Garden Savings boost your package today! 

Boost the morale of your employees by offering Garden Savings at your organization!

Benefits:

  • Cost-free way to enhance your employee benefit package
  • Studies have shown that financially cared for employees are generally happier and more loyal
  • We can tailor marketing of our services however it best fits for your employees

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What You Get for Joining Garden Savings

  • Whether you're eyeing a new ride or buying a home, we keep your borrowing costs as low as possible. 
  • Watch your savings grow faster with deposit rates that actually make you feel good when you check your statement. 
  • Get total access to financial counselors who actually care, awesome insurance perks, and smart money tools to help you level up. 
  • Enjoy super convenient, stress-free access to your money exactly when and where you need it.