Coming March 2026
Get ready for a new way to send money to friends and family. Zelle® is coming soon! Zelle® lets you send and receive money with almost anyone you know using an email address or U.S. mobile number – they just need an eligible U.S. bank account.
*Zelle® and the Zelle® related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.
First Financial is Now a Proud Member of the Pasadena and Redlands Chambers of Commerce
We’re pleased to share that we have officially joined the Pasadena and Redlands Chambers of Commerce, two organizations dedicated to strengthening their local businesses and fostering meaningful connections in their communities.
With two of our branch locations serving members in Pasadena and Redlands, we’re honored to stand alongside these dynamic networks and are looking forward to fruitful collaborations ahead.
What's New This Month?
In addition to our branches, your accounts are accessible with:
- Free Online/Mobile Banking
- Member Contact Center at (800) 537-8491
- Monday - Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and
- Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Pacific Time)
- 30,000+ CO-OP ATMs
Providing a Relationship of Safety, Soundness and Value for Over 90 Years
At First Financial, we value and take tremendous pride in serving the financial needs of the educational community. We were founded by educators for educators over 90 years ago. It’s a role we take seriously and a mission to which we are just as committed to today as we were in 1933.
In today’s economic environment, it’s important to find a financial partner committed to helping maintain and improve your financial well-being. We are more than a credit union. What we do matters from the affordable products and services we provide to the educational community partnerships we cultivate.
Additionally, First Financial is a safe and secure place for members. Your deposits are insured by the NCUA (National Credit Union Administration). It’s also important to mention that no one has ever lost a single penny of insured deposits within the credit union industry.
Part of the credit union difference is credit unions, unlike banks, act with the best interests of our member-owners—not stockholders. Here are a few examples:
- As a credit union member, you are an owner of the credit union
- As a not-for-profit, credit unions’ first priority is members’ financial success and security
- Credit union members have never lost a penny of insured savings at a federally-insured credit union (First Financial is Federally-Chartered and Federally-Insured)
- Federally-insured credit unions, like First Financial, offer a safe place for members to save money. Your funds are insured up to at least $250,000 per individual depositor (see below for more information)
| Account ownership type | Example Account | > $250k Account | < $250k Account | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Individual | Savings, Checking, Money Market - For Self Only | You're covered! | Up to $250k protected | Total amount in combined accounts. |
| 2. Joint | Savings, Checking, Money Market - Multiple Owners | You're covered! | Up to $250k protected per owner | Amount per each owner's interest in joint accounts |
| 3. Trust | Formal or Informal Revocable Trusts | You're covered! | Up to $250k protected per beneficiary | Amount per beneficiary, for each owner. Special rules apply for accounts over $1.25 million |
| 4. Retirement | Traditional/Roth IRA, Keogh | You're covered! | Up to $250k protected | Amount in traditional and Roth IRA accounts added together. Keogh accounts insured separately. Beneficiaries do not change the coverage amount. |
| Not Covered | Mutual Funds, Stocks, Bonds, Life Insurance Policies | Your losses will NOT be covered | The Share Insurance Fund does NOT cover losses on these type of accounts and funds. | |
You can rest assured, First Financial is well-capitalized and financially safe and sound. Below are links to more information on how your deposits are insured up to $250,000.
