1952 – FORT DOUGLAS VA HOSPITAL
Originally founded in 1952 as the Fort Douglas VA Hospital Federal Credit Union, the credit union began serving members out of a small room inside the VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The primary focus of the credit union was to serve the employees of Fort Douglas and the VA Medical Center.
1980 – VETERAN AFFAIRS MEDICAL
In 1980, the credit union’s name was changed to VAMCU Federal Credit Union. The name VAMCU was derived from Veteran Affairs Medical Credit Union, emphasizing the credit union’s primary membership of the VA Medical Center. The VA Hospital Branch continues to serve members from its location inside the VA Medical Center campus at 500 S Foothill Drive in Salt Lake City, Utah.
2007 – BLUESPLUS
On January 1, 2007 the merger with VAMCU was finalized. BluesPlus and VAMCU completed their merger on January 1, 2007 and together formed American United Family of Credit Unions. BluesPlus Federal Credit Union was founded in 1961 to serve the members of Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Utah.
2007 – AMERICAN UNITED FAMILY OF CREDIT UNIONS
Accompanying the merger with BluesPlus FCU, the Credit Union’s name was changed to American United Family of Credit Unions.
2009 – FIRST CALIFORNIAN CREDIT UNION
First Californian, a division of American United Federal Credit Union, was founded in 2009 to expand access to financial services for Native community members, their extended families, and reservation employees in and around Riverside County, California. Its focus includes providing a broad range of financial products and services to support members’ individual needs and goals.
2009 – MORONGO BRANCH
First Californian opened the Morongo Branch on February 23, 2009 to serve the members of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, their families, and employees. The Morongo reservation is located in Cabazon, CA.
2011 – BIG VALLEY
On January 1, 2011 the merger with American United was finalized. Big Valley Federal Credit Union was founded in 1978 to serve the members of the AUB organization.
2011 – SALT LAKE CITY VAF
On July 1, 2011 the merger with American United was finalized. Salt Lake City VAF Federal Credit Union was founded in 1935 to serve the employees of the VA Regional Office in Salt Lake City, Utah.
2011 – CREDIT UNION ONE
Later in 2011, the merger with American United was finalized. Credit Union One Federal Credit Union was founded in 1951 to serve Safeway supermarkets, the Utah Transit Authority, the Union Pacific Railroad, and several other associated groups. This merger added three branch locations (West Jordan, Main Street, and Sandy). The American United administrative offices are located on the second floor of the West Jordan branch.
2011 – AMERICAN UNITED FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
As a result of the merger with Credit Union One, the Credit Union’s name was changed to American United Federal Credit Union. This merger added three branch locations (West Jordan, Main Street, and Sandy).
2013 – NEWSPAPER EMPLOYEES
On October 1, 2013 the merger with American United was finalized. The Newspaper Employees Credit Union (NECU) was founded in 1931 to serve the employees of the Salt Lake Tribune, and later the Newspaper Agency Corporation.
2014 – DESERET NEWS EMPLOYEES
On November 1, 2014 the merger with American United was finalized. Deseret News Employees Credit Union was originally founded in 1946 to serve the members of the Salt Lake Printing Center. After the LDS church purchased the press, the field of membership expanded to include Deseret Management Corporation and the employees of the Deseret News newspaper.
2016 – GRANTSVILLE
On April 1, 2016 the merger with American United was finalized. Grantsville Federal Credit Union (GFCU) was originally founded in 1959 to serve the residents of Grantsville, Rush Valley, Lake Point, Wendover cities. GFCU started out as a farming cooperative, giving loans to purchase farm equipment, using water shares as collateral. The merger maintained that “hometown credit union feel” and opened the doors to membership for those who live and work in Tooele County.
2018 – MIDVALLEY
On February 1, 2018 the merger with American United was finalized. MidValley Federal Credit Union originally opened in 1950 as a MidValley community-based financial institution.
2018 – SOBOBA BRANCH
First Californian opened the Soboba Branch on February 1, 2018 to serve the members of the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians, their families, and employees. The Soboba reservation is located in San Jacinto, CA.
2019 – TWENTY-NINE PALMS BRANCH
First Californian opened the Twenty-Nine Palms Branch on June 4, 2019 to serve the members of the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, their families, and employees. The Twenty-Nine Palms reservation is located in both Twenty-Nine Palms and Coachella, CA.
2019 – SUNNYSIDE
Founded in 1948 as the U.M.W.A. Local 8020 Credit Union, Sunnyside Credit Union grew to serve employees, families and residents throughout Carbon and Emery counties. It joined American United in 2019, and the Sunnyside branch continues to serve the community today.
2020 – WEST VALLEY BRANCH
Opened the newly built West Valley Branch located at 5688 W Parkway Blvd. in WVC, UT
2023 – 8TH SOUTH BRANCH
Opened the completely renovated 8th South Branch located at 208 E 800 S in SLC, UT
2026 – TORRES MARTINEZ BRANCH
Opened as American United on August 31, 2026 to serve members of the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, their families, and employees in Thermal, CA.
2026 – G&R CREDIT UNION
Founded in 1962 by employees of Gibbons & Reed, G&R Credit Union brought coworkers together to help one another prosper financially. Gibbons & Reed was acquired by Granite Construction in 1995. On October 1, 2026, G&R joined American United Credit Union, continuing its tradition of personal service while giving members access to more products, services and branch locations.
