Intro – First Florida Credit Union Reviews & Ranking
AdvisoryHQ recently published its list and review of the top credit unions in Jacksonville, FL — a list that included First Florida Credit Union.
Below we have highlighted some of the many reasons First Florida Credit Union was selected as one of the best credit unions in Jacksonville, FL.
Click here for a detailed review of AdvisoryHQ’s selection methodology: AdvisoryHQ’s Methodology for Selecting Top Banks and Credit Unions.
First Florida Credit Union Review
First Florida Credit Union is a Jacksonville credit union with 13 branches inside of Florida, serving over 52,000 members. The credit union has been recognized as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Florida in 2013, 2014, and 2015 by Florida Trend magazine’s annual survey.
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Key Factors Leading Us to Rank This Firm as One of This Year’s Top Credit Union Firms
Upon completing our detailed review, First Florida Credit Union was included in AdvisoryHQ’s ranking of this year’s best credit unions based on the following factors.
First Florida Credit Union Review: Membership Eligibility
Eligible members include anyone who lives or works in the following counties: Baker, Bradford, Broward, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsen, Hillsborough, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Miami-Dade, Nassau, Orange, Palm Beach, Pinellas, Saint Johns, Seminole, Taylor, Union, Volusia, and Wakulla.
Membership is also open to employees of the state of Florida, CSX Transportation, and other select employee groups.
First Florida Credit Union Review: First Florida Credit Union History
The First Florida Credit Union as it exists today is the result of several credit unions that have merged over time, the earliest of which formed in 1937 as the State Board of Health Employees Credit Union.
Other institutions that have become part of the First Florida Credit Union umbrella include: Florida State Welfare Board Employees Credit Union, Department of Correction Credit Union, State Employees Credit Union, Government Employees Credit Union, and the Seaboard Credit Union.
First Florida Credit Union Review: Accounts
There are several accounts available at First Florida Credit Union. Such accounts include:
- Savings accounts
- Club accounts
- Checking accounts
- Money market
- Certificate accounts
- IRA accounts
- Youth accounts
First Florida Credit Union Review: Loans and Credit Cards
A number of loans are available as well as a Visa credit card. Such loans include:
- Auto loans
- Recreational loans
- First mortgage loans
- Home equity lines of credit
- Second mortgage
- Personal loans
- Visa credit card
First Florida Credit Union Review: Mobile Banking
First Florida provides free mobile banking available on Apple and Android platforms. Services available via mobile banking include:
- View account balances
- Login with fingerprint authentication
- Deposit checks using mobile e-deposits
- Pay bills
- View transaction history
- Transfer funds
- Temporarily enable or disable Visa cards
- Locate branches and ATMs
- Reorder lost Visa cards
- Set travel notifications
Check the First Florida Credit Union website and contact a credit union representative to be sure that you are fully aware of all membership and account requirements, fees, terms, rates, conditions, and benefits.
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