Intro: H-E-B Federal Credit Union Reviews & Ranking


AdvisoryHQ recently published its list and review of the top credit unions in San Antonio, a list that included H-E-B Federal Credit Union.

Below we have highlighted some of the many reasons H-E-B Federal Credit Union was selected as one of the best credit unions in San Antonio.

Click here for a detailed review of AdvisoryHQ’s selection methodology: AdvisoryHQ’s Methodology for Selecting Top Banks and Credit Unions.


H-E-B Federal Credit Union Review


H-E-B Federal Credit Union (HEBFCU) is a credit union in San Antonio that’s been serving the needs of members for more than 50 years. There is a full range of financial products and services that include deposit accounts, bill pay services, savings accounts, and lending options.

Along with core branch locations in San Antonio, H-E-B is also part of a network of shared services centers, and it’s a San Antonio credit union with extensive mobile and online banking conveniences.



H-E-B Federal Credit Union Reviews

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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, H-E-B Federal Credit Union was included in AdvisoryHQ’s ranking of this year’s best credit unions based on the following factors. 



H-E-B Federal Credit Union Review: CheckMate Rewards

CheckMate Rewards is an exclusive HEBFCU program that lets users get cash back when they make purchases with their CheckMate debit card. Once members are enrolled in this valuable program, they can visit the online banking center of this San Antonio credit union, and there will find customized reward options and offers, fit to their individual needs.

Users click on the offers they like in order to activate them and then shop at that retailer, using their CheckMate debit card. Rewards are automatically deposited into users’ accounts the following month, and the more they use the debit card, the more rewards they’re eligible to receive.

H-E-B Federal Credit Union Review: FinanceWorks

Through online banking with HEBFCU, members can use FinanceWorks, a Quicken-powered platform designed with robust tools and features allowing for simplified organization and management of finances.

This online financial management tool offers the following features and benefits:

  • Transactions are automatically categorized, making it easy to see where money is spent
  • Users can look at their spending behaviors and identify ways to save in certain areas
  • Bill pay reminders that help users stay on top of payments and avoid potential late fees
  • Accounts across 18,000 institutions can be managed with one password
  • Create personalized budgets and track business expenses
  • Categorize tax deductions

H-E-B Federal Credit Union Review: NetBranch Digital Banking

NetBranch Digital Banking is an online banking and account management portal that is free and secure to members of HEBFCU, one of the best credit unions in San Antonio.

NetBranch allows users to log in and do basic banking tasks like seeing real time balances and account history, as well as viewing cleared checks, transferring funds between accounts, and making fast loan payments. Users can also schedule recurring transfers, get account alerts, and place a stop payment.

The NetBranch portal includes bill pay services and options to not just receive and view your account statements, but also to store them.

H-E-B Federal Credit Union Review: Checking

There are two low-cost, high-benefit checking accounts available from H-E-B Federal Credit Union.

The first account is Premier Checking, which is convenient and includes standard checking account features as well as perks and benefits. There is no minimum balance requirement, the account includes a free CheckMate debit card, and there are free identity theft services. Overdraft protection is also available for some applicants, as well as preferred loan rates and discounts on entertainment and travel.

Classic Checking is an account that includes unlimited check writing privileges, free withdrawals at certain ATMs, and free identity theft services. This also includes preferred loan rates, and the monthly service charge can be waived if certain criteria are met.


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