Achieva Credit Union

Achieva has changed a lot over the years. Before they used to be the Pinellas County Teachers Credit Union. This was a fantastic bank. Wonderful customer service, great auto loan rates, the works. What you would expect from a local credit union.
A lot of this has changed in the last few years. It appears new interests have taken over and customer service has dropped dramatically. Fees upon fees now exist, and its worse than the major banks. $ 0.25 fee every time you use your debit card was the first big one.
I’ve since changed banks. I do not recommend them, as they do a disservice to the credit union name.

Gladly, Achieva is not a big bank atmosphere. Since technically, I’m part owner as its a credit union, I walk around like I own the place… which technically I do… since its a credit union. Kidding aside, I’ve never understood that aspect of credit unions. I realize I’m a shareholder by being a member, but of course that’s honorary.
Service at Achieva’s branches is always efficient, friendly, and accurate. They are always willing to help with any account issues and do their best to provide loans to members when they need them… good credit score required of course. I’m glad I made the switch to credit unions years upon years ago. Do you see a big difference in daily life… no. However, when you need assistance with a problem, try getting it resolved at Bank of America… the tellers and customer service staff just laugh at you while trying to evict you from a house you own.
That won’t happen at Achieva… way to go guys !!!